Analysis of Photography Task: Colours, Patterns and Shapes

Colours

The focus point of this photo is the sculpture of the person, which is emphasised by the orange butterflies surrounding it like a halo and drawing attention to it. The foreground of the photo shows the direction of which the sculpture is facing, which pulls the image to the right side.

The theme of this photo is nature which is shown through the use of colour. In the background, the grass and the blue blind appear to be like the sky and land which reinforces the theme. This image could express a feeling of inner youth, the butterflies, or innocence through the colour green and dainty flowers.

The focus point of this image is the mirror pattern in the centre of the photo. The image is effective because the red background and the glare of the flash emphasises the intricate detail of the pattern.

The centre of the pattern is also the centre of the photo creating an expanding effect (the pattern grows out from the middle).

Patterns

Shapes

This image focuses on the shape of a square. The photo is effective because it shows the same shape from different angles and highlighted in different places. The change in background means the photo is separated into three horizontal sections and shadows the shapes differently.

As well as the squares, there is also the circular shape of the hanging rings which create a 3D effect and gives the picture depth.