This image depicts a favorite of mine, an iced latte at Peets coffee. The leading lines exemplify the detail and really draw the eye to the center subject, the coffee. From the trim on the wall, the planner, the pen, and even the table, everything is leading the eye to the coffee. The shallow depth …
This image depicts a set of three lightbulbs hanging off of a railing in my backyard. The odd number of objects gives the image an interesting composition, and the use of framing and leading lines makes the image pleasing to the eyes. The three objects and their focal length also gives the image a flow, …
This is an image of the Newport Beach skyline. It uses negative space to let the image breath and to allow the coastline, trees, and sky to take the focal point. By showing the edge of the table, the image is given a nice framing, that also gives the image a perspective point.
This is a picture of an empty coffee cup, standing alone in a hallway. This image depicts loneliness through its wide center frame composure. The solo plastic cup standing by itself surrounded by nothingness very much isolates the subject. Along with this, the empty cup, and the dark nature of the shot also add to …
This is an image of a dinner table, decorated for Christmas time. The picture is an Accidental Renaissance style of art, which means it has balance, but not total balance. Things like the open door, and uneven structure of the room give it this uneven balance. The woven reindeer on the table give it a …
This image was taken in the middle of a courtyard surrounded by a circular structure made of multiple large archways. Although this image is a key example of framing rather than leading lines, the palm trees and archway itself lead the eye to the middle of the image. The stones of the courtyard also draw …
This image uses small sand dunes to create a symmetrical landscape looking out to the ocean. Taken in Santa Barbara, the sun is out and the Ocean is dotted with boats. Not only does the pathway to the water create a sense of symmetry, but it also creates a frame to view the image through. …
This is a photo of my dog Sammy sitting on my front porch. This photo utilizes the rule of thirds as Sammy is on the right third of the screen, looking inward towards the rest of the shot. This helps suggest the motion in his actions, as by leaving open space to his left, it …