Formal Element Represented: Lines, Shapes, Tone

This image worked because there is a high contrast between the floor and the blue table, which shows the line in the middle and the different shapes. The two sides are very different, as one side is bright blue, while the other has wood textures with an interesting reflection from the lights.

Formal Element Represented: Shapes, Tone, Focus

This image didn’t work because the grid lines are a distraction in the photo, making the contrast not as clear. The position of the square is also not accurate. However, this photo creates a sense of loneliness as the singular light is in the corner with no other subjects in the photo.

Formal Element Represented: Textures, Patterns

This image worked because both photo shows similar shapes that are placed everywhere in the photo, creating a messy pattern and texture. The pattern makes the photo look alive and busy, as it feels like there is a sandy texture.

Formal Element Represented: Lines, Patterns, Tone

This image didn’t work because the contrast between the different tones isn’t very obvious in my photo. The strips are a little different, not exactly even. The wood stripes also show some texture, as there are horizontal lines. There is negative space around the top and bottom of the photo, which clashes with the pattern, as it stands out in the background.

Formal Element Represented: Shapes, Tone

This image didn’t work because the contrast between the shape and the background isn’t strong enough. The two lines are too separated in my photo, leaving not enough on the ends. The colors in the background aren’t solid colors, as the light grey and dark grey are mixed together. It gives an foggy feeling since some parts of the background has lighter tones,  while other parts blend into darker tones.

Formal Element Represented: Shapes, Tone

This image worked because there is a big contrast between the circle and the background, as there is a clear circle in the center of the photo. Due to the bright light, it makes the background look under-exposed, as it turned from white to a dark color. The side of the photo shows a bit of orange light, which makes the photo looking more interesting and mysterious.

Formal Element Represented: Lines, Shapes, Tone

Even though the lines and shapes create the same design in the photo, this image didn’t work because the background is very messy, as there isn’t a high contrast between the background and the lines/shapes. Due to the brightness in the background, it makes the lines in the mirror look very dark and under-exposed. The lines show connection in the window, showing all the parts being connected together.

Formal Element Represented: Shapes, Patterns, Tone

This image worked because both photos show similar patterns with the circles, as there is a contrast between the white lights and the dark background. Because it was hard to take a photo of the ceiling, the lights aren’t exactly in focus, as they are a bit blurry. It creates a messy feeling, as the circles aren’t exactly perfect.

Formal Element Represented: Lines, Shapes, Patterns

This image worked because the tiles show a grid, as the lines create a pattern with many squares, which is very similar to the photo. There is an unique reflection from the lights in the photo, creating 3 slight circles in the tiles. Through the reflection, the textures on the tiles can be more visible, as there are many lines and shapes.

Formal Element Represented: Lines, Shapes, Tone

Even though the white part in the middle shows a similar shape to the picture, this image didn’t work. There isn’t a contrast between the shape and the background. The background has many different things that distract the photo.

Formal Element Represented: Lines, Shapes, Tone

This image worked because the lines that create the shape are very similar in the photo, as there is a contrast between the background and the shape. There is some texture from the chair, such as the lining around the edges and the material from the chair.

Formal Element Represented: Patterns, Textures

This image worked because there are similar patterns of vertical and horizontal lines that create a similar unified pattern. It gives an organized feeling, as the lines fit together very well and are very uniformed.