Contrasted determination. The athletic way of Balance

 

 

 

    I thought this was a great picture to go along with contrast, especially since Cam Newton, (Guy in the picture) is playing in the Super Bowl coming up soon. Contrast has to do with telling a story through color, texture, and psychological factors. There is different colors involved here with similar hues, however; the white shoulder pads stand out and I think they add to the story of the picture to me says that he is going through a tough time, or has a lot of pressure but the white shoulder pads which is different from the rest of the picture shows that the love of the game! I feel like it shows a passion of his. This might fall under harmony more though because of all the common dark colors that make the picture stand out. That particular design shows a man who stands on his own and is on mission, and focused. I get the feeling that if the picture used natural colors, it wouldn't be as awesome or as telling. There isn't a whole lot of balance here because there is only one person in the picture, but the shoulder pads and the football are harmonious and they go together very well getting the point across in simple fashion.

 

 

The law of similarity applies here because of the football and the shoulder pads! Both of these objects go hand in hand, and even the law of Pragnanz because I feel that this picture is very simple and not over complicated. This picture speaks volumes because Cam Newton is having a killer season right now, but yet is still catching fire, and is being doubted and scrutinized for having fun and the picture shows a man who isn't going to let the scrutiny kill him, but instead he's focused and is only focused on his job or his mission. Gestalt is very present here because it shows the sentimental value between a man and his love for the game of football.

 

 

 

 

I chose this picture also because of one aspect of Gestalt, and that being figure and ground relationships. This picture in particular shows the symmetry of the figure and the importance of the ground. The ground gives off a certain vibe as if to say the figure is going to dominate it, and or conquer it which goes along with her face.

 

The law of Prangnanz, and the law of Continuity are both present in this picture. Pragnanz because it's obvious that the background is fake or from a green room, thus manipulating reality. The law of continuity shows the use of line and they all seem to be moving in the direction of the exit sign which in this case seems to be the path of least resistance. The direction the lines are going and the object they ar moving toward tells a story in itself, I would say one of determination to either finish or leave.

 



Darius Matthews Viceral response

 

 

Darius, why in the world would you select such an image for a visceral response? I assure you it is because there truly is beauty behind this aggressive photo. I myself obviously did not take this picture, but this picture makes me feel a certain way and a shares a sort of common ground with me as a person and my personality in general. Personally I love the black and white contrast in the picture because it brings the picture to life, as if you are right there. The black and white shows more, and does more justice for the grace and beauty behind the beast.

 

 

Observing this picture I can see natural use of lines just under the snout, and the shape of the head of the shark. The head is a triangular shape along with the teeth, whereas the inside of the maw uses lines, and a distorted, contorted circular shape.

 

The image makes me feel a sense of power and confidence. The shark being alone in the picture makes me think, and this is just me, that though the shark is alone, he or she is not weak, but instead confident, bold, and determined to standout as the alpha dog. Away from the rugged feeling I do get a sense of peace as well. Peace because the picture shows the true beauty and swiftness of God's creation that some people find to only be ferocious. It says to me that though I look rough on the outside I am much more and there is more than meets the eye! The dark black background I feel is beautiful, and again symbolizing power, and humbleness but ready for the day of adversity. In my own words the shark is saying, "where is my adversary, bring him to me." I relate that to myself on a spiritual side. 

The spectacular thing is the way that the dark colors and hues make the important details of the shark pop. Revealing great line structure, and small details you wouldn't normally see on discovery channel or a normal picture of a shark!