Elements and Principles of Photography

Framing is using natural surroundings to add more meaning to your subject

This is framing because the fence frames the building in the background.

Pattern & Repetition:  the repeated consistency of an element in work

This is pattern and repetition because the feathers are in a pattern and it repeats.

Birds Eye View: view from above looking down

This is birds eye view because it shows that you are looking down onto the city.

Rule of Thirds: compositional rule of thumb where the whole image is divided into 9 equal parts.

This is rule of thirds because 

Symmetrical Balance: one side balances or mirrors the other (separated by a vertical line)

This is symmetrical balance because if you split the picture in half each side would mirror the other.

Vertical Lines: Lines that run north & south

-grandness & spirituality

This is vertical lines because the pillars are the vertical lines.

Unity: all elements of a piece of work together to produce a balanced, harmonious picture

This is unity because the flowers work together to make the picture balanced

Asymmetrical Balance: difference objects balance each other out in the picture

This is asymmetrical balance because if you split the picture in half each side would be different.

Leading Lines: he viewer's eye is attracted to lines that lead directly to the principle subject in the image

This is leading lines because the railroad tracks go into the distance and make your eye follow it.

Horizontal Lines: lines that run east & west

-rest, calmness, tranquility

This is horizontal lines because the panels on the building are horizontal.

Diagonal Lines:  lines that run un a slanted direction

-movement and direction

This is vertical lines because of the vertical steps from the way the picture is taken

Proportion & Scale:

This shows proportion and scale because the little people are much smaller that the ipod and earbuds

Texture: the appearance & feel of a surface

This shows texture because of the elephants skin has a certain texture to it.

Curved Lines:

This is curved lines because the steps are curved

Worms Eye View:

This is worms eye view because it is taken looking up at the buildings

Emphasis: elements in a piece that are given dominance or attract attention

This is emphasis because the flower pops out against the plain wood

Variety: differences in elements and principles of design that give interest to the viewer

This is variety because of the different colors of the crayons

Simplicity: singling out an item(s) from their surroundings 

This is simplicity because it shows just a flower with a black background

Horizon Line: it's the level your eyes are at, an imaginary line to which things recede

This shows horizon line because it is leveled where your eyes would be with an imaginary horizontal line across the bottom