Blog Post 9: Critiquing An Example of Composition

I believe that this picture best follows the rule thirds. If this photography was divided into thirds by vertical and horizontal lines, then each iceberg would fall on one of the lines making it visually appealing. Another rule that this picture follow is that it simplifies the scene. There is clearly a focal point of in this picture, which is the penguins because they do not blend into this background and add a pop of color.

I feel like the element of art and design that was best applied in this image is texture. For me, it is easy to imagine how the icebergs feel because of the clarity and detail of the icebergs that was put into this photo. The principle of art and design that was best applied is contrast. In the white and grayish background, the penguins black heads and orange beaks really stand out. Tying back to composition, these elements and principles really clarify the focus point of this photograph.

Image Source: http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/photos/4946045/