Activity 4

Blog Entry

Collect one image where the photographer has placed the main subject off center and retained a sense of balance and one image where the photographer has placed the main subject off center and created a sense of imbalance.
Discuss the possible intentions of the photographer in creating each image.
Create four images, placing the focal point and/or visual weight in different areas of the frame. Discuss whether each image is balanced.

Photo by: Josh

In this picture, the photographer uses an unbalanced technique with the balance leaning towards the left side of the picture. This is in order to create interest and make the viewer wonder what else is happening in the picture.

Photo by: Josh

In this picture the photographer uses balance to create a settling, pleasing look to the viewer. The photo is equal on both sides because of the reflection, therefore it represents balance.

Photo by: Kaitlin Cohen

This photo represents unbalanced photography because of the
heavier weight on the left side of the photo due to the train opposed to the free space and distanced objects on the right side of the photo.

Photo by: Kaitlin Cohen

This photo represents unbalanced photography because of the train up close adding weight to the right side of the photo while the left side has free space.

Photo by: Kaitlin Cohen

This photo represents unbalanced photography because of the heavier weight of subject on the right side opposed to the left.

Photo by: Kaitlin Cohen

This photo represents balanced photography because the weight is distributed across the photo created a sense of balance and visual pleasure to the eye.