Archive for the ‘Graphic & Photographic Elements’ Category

Crescent Moon (Single Point)

Crescent Moon (2008)  The brightness of the moon, with its starburst-like glow, makes it stand out from the rest of the night sky.

Crescent Moon (2008) The brightness of the moon, with its starburst-like glow, makes it stand out from the rest of the night sky.

Headstones (Several Points)

Headstones (2008)  Each worn-out headstone is of the same type and same brightness, therefore they all draw almost equal attention.

Headstones (2008) Each worn-out headstone is of the same type and same brightness, therefore they all draw almost equal attention.

Parnell Tower (Diagonal Lines)

Parnell Tower (2008)  This is the base of Parnell Tower, a scenic lookout tower located in the Kettle Moraine of southeastern Wisconsin.

Parnell Tower (2008) This is the base of Parnell Tower, a scenic lookout tower located in the Kettle Moraine of southeastern Wisconsin.

Curving Light (Curves)

Curving Light (2008)  The curved metal parts and the lightbulbs create an easy flow for the eyes.

Curving Light (2008) The curved metal parts and the lightbulbs create an easy flow for the eyes.

Train Tracks

Train Tracks (2008)  The angles of the tracks and the background visually create triangles.

Train Tracks (2008) The angles of the tracks and the background visually create triangles.

Record Label (Circles/Rectangles)

Record Label (2008)  The bright labels on these vintage 45's catch the viewer's attention, even though some are only half-circles; we still know that they are really full circles.

Record Label (2008) The bright labels on these vintage 45's create circles, and even though some are only partial circles, the mind is able to complete it.

Blue Flower (Focus)

Blue Flower (2008)  Focusing on only the flower makes it pop from the background.

Blue Flower (2008) Focusing on only the flower makes it pop from the background.

Speed of Light (Motion)

Speed of Light (2008)  By using a shutter speed of 3 seconds, I was able to capture just the blur of the headlights of a passing car.

Speed of Light (2008) By using a shutter speed of 3 seconds, I was able to capture just the blur of the headlights of a passing car.