colour

photography using colour

 This picture I've taken of a morning sunrise looks really effective with the warm yellow and orange tones that move across the bottom of the photograph that then compliment the blue tones above. I also like how the sun shines across the field making it orange and green tones, giving a warm and calm mood. The colour saturation is medium in richness as the colour although bright are still shuttle giving it a dreamy and softer look. The neutral fields and crops draw attention to the brighter colour in the sky. Also the sun on the right is the main subject point as the sun rays draw out from this in diagonal rays which the eyes follow.  

This picture I took of a dragonfly against the water, I found was really effective as the red of the tail complimented the reflected blue sky in the water using analogous colours. the colour saturation is fairly high here showing off the bright natural colours and I love how the sunlight hits different parts of the photograph highlighting sections in the water and also on the wings making them look shimmery but still translucent. the diagonal line of the wood and water cuts picture showing different textures and colours which also creates contrast. Also the dragonfly is the centred subject, which is a classical balance, making this the focus point that draws the eye. The background has a blurred effect focusing on the main subject making it stand out which could mean it was taken at a slow shutter speed. the bright colours could also reflect life, excitement and frenzy.

The composition I took of a leafy plant I thought overall was intriguing, by the intense colours of the leaves which contain the analogous colours again, and also thought they were almost electrifying and added drama to the photo. The colour saturation is high again and the whole look is very rich an vibrant. Also the focus is on the leaves making them stand out against the blurred effect of the grass. The pinks, yellow and greens are bright so convey happiness, and the leaves come from a diagonal across the whole picture making them the focal point.

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I found this picture of a red eyed tree frog, and really liked how he stands out so boldly against the red flower. The picture catches the eye by the complimentary colours, and conveys a sense of danger with the red. The colour saturation is high in this picture because of the rich reds and luminous green.it also uses a centred subject making that the focal point, then the rest blank space around it. The natural light also hits parts of the frog making it look smooth and shiny.    

This picture of a city street with a fast moving bus is using monochrome colours in the back ground then the original colours on the bus which works really effectively, creating drama and making the picture very original and stand out. The shutter speed also must of been very slow which creates the blurred effect of the bus which I also like because it makes the picture seem alive and busy. The black and white buildings could suggest they have aged overtime, where as the bright bus shows more modern technology, fast moving and fast developing.  

This photograph of an Asian style authentic building and vibrant sunset, is very effective and I love all the bright colours reflecting on the water and make it seem on fire, the right side of the photo suggests warmth with the pinks and oranges and the left side with the blues seems colder. The saturation is very enriched making it unique and eye catching. I also like how the building on the river looks as if it's floating which adds a dreamy side to the photograph making it look hypothetical. The photo is split into the 3 sections using the rule of thirds, whilst placing the main subject of the building two thirds of the way through the image making it the focal point.