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Gestalt Grouping Principals – Symmetry

This photo I took in California over the summer when my brother and I went ATV’ing in the sand dunes. The handle bars of the ATV are symmetrical and give a sturdy base and a balanced aspect to the image. … Continue reading

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Point, Line, Plane

This shot I took of a staircase near my dorm serves as a great example of point, line, and plane. As you can see, the lines of the stairs make up the steps and image of a staircase. Each stair … Continue reading

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Framing

This image I took by the cub gives my best idea of framing. The upper windows are framed by a cut out of the brick wall. The lower windows are framed by openings and pillars. Each window is framed in … Continue reading

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Scale

This image I took in front of todd hall is a good representation of scale. I took the picture at an angle that creates a visual size difference in the small tree and the building in the background. The tree … Continue reading

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Transparency

This photo was taken of me on a beach in Ocean Shores. The murky fog is creating a transparent film over the sun. The sun is blending with the fog to create a strange atmosphere. The fog is allowing light through … Continue reading

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Color

This image I took of my brother is a great example of color. Color is a major aspect within design and makes an image come alive. This photo was taken on Cottage Lake, just before sunset. The blues and shadows … Continue reading

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Rhythm and Balance

This image is a great example of rhythm and balance. This well oriented tiling I photographed in front of todd hall offers a peaceful and satisfying view. The movement and power within the stone tile pattern gives the image rhythm. It draws the … Continue reading

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What It Is – Part 1

In this image Barry is defining what an image is. She mentions that the center of everything we call “The Arts” or what children call “Play” has something that seems alive. Not exactly in the way humans are alive, but … Continue reading

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What It Is? Part 2

I couldn’t miss the opportunity to capture this beautiful Pullman sunset as I was walking down from the CUB on Wednesday evening. This photograph reminds me of Barry’s definition of an image from page 14 in what it is. Barry mentions … Continue reading

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