This is the second round of the selection, in which this time I chose 5 best photos out of the ten selected in the first round. Personally the first and second photo in the first row are my favorites, therefore I chose them out without any hesitation-they consist of a unique composition and perspective-the first photo uses the elements of leading lines, rule of thirds, and negative space, making the photo seem neat and balanced, giving it a natural and engaging feeling-the elements are arranged in a visually balanced way-the fish figure is positioned on top of the blue fabric and on the left half of the photo with some ice cubes placed behind, with the white pebbles positioned on the right side of the photo; because the blue fabric and the white pebbles are neatly separated, showed side by side, this also creates contrast between the colors and texture-the blue fabric and the white pebbles; the smoothness of the figure and the fabric with the solid and grainy pebbles, creates a visual appealing and harmonious balance-making the photo eye catching and giving it a soothing feeling while without being too overwhelming and covering the main object-the fish figure at the same time-as the focus is sharp on the figure and the empty space on the right will draw the viewer’s attention towards the main object. The second photo also stands out for various reasons-to begin with, this photo has a clear focus on the fish figure, clearly and fully capturing all details of it, and in most other photos the face of the figure is either not visible or not as prominently displayed, as the perspective of other photos were from behind-this focus makes the figure stand out, emphasizing its importance as the main element of the photo; furthermore, in this photo the elements are placed in a tilted way, the beach-composed of the black and white pebbles take up a corner, the sea takes up the rest of the space, and the fish figure is placed in the center of the sea-with folds and curves of fabric resembling the running water and waves surrounding it, as if the fish figure is “swimming” across the sea, this interaction between the fish figure and its background adds life, realism and movement to the photo, making it more dynamic and giving it a sense of depth and story, moreover, the waves also act as leading lines, naturally drawing the viewer’s attention towards the fish figure in the center. From rest of the 8 photos I eliminated the three in the last row (could be seen in last blog) for the same reason, although they all consist of unique perspectives and compositions, the overall color and tone of it is way too dull-there aren’t any lighting or color contrast present, and this will make it difficult for the viewers to find a center or feel evoked in the scene.  In the rest of the 5 photos I then eliminated 2 that are took at the same angle and perspective as the third photo in the first row but not as well. This is because although all three are took using almost the same placements and perspectives, the third photo effectively uses depth, lighting, and composition-the beach is in the foreground, the fish figure is in the middle ground-positioned off-center, using the rule of thirds, and the sea is in the background-this placement-enhancing the interaction between the elements, not only creates a sense of three-dimensionality but also makes it more dynamic and naturalistic; furthermore, the black and white pebbles, the ice, and the various shades of blue-some appear brighter while others darker-which mimic the shifting tones of the sea-all enhance the richness of color, and this color and texture contrast-diverse yet harmonious-makes the photo more visual engaging.