Primary Color

Taken at a small beach in Brunswick, the subject of this photo is a colorful element on the playground. In order to create this image, I spun the wheel around to create movement. However this didn't work out as planned because when I tried to let more light in so that the colors would blend together. The photo turned out too light. I chose to take this picture because I noticed the primary colors in the old, run down playground. Elements used include line, color, space, and texture. I also used principals of movement and pattern which are present on the main subject in the form of the colors (red, yellow, blue, red, yellow, blue).

A composition rule and technique showcased in this image is high key lighting. The colors provide a sense of bright light, hence the high key lighting. In order to make this image stronger, I tried different angles and fiddled with the exposure. This changed how much light was let in.

When I was for a winter stroll on the beach with my brother, we noticed an old playground in the area. My brother said something along the lines of, "I love how that circle thing brings some much color and life into this old playground". You can see some of the other elements of the playground in the back round. You can see how bland they are. The inclusion of these things in the back round help bring more meaning and importance to the color in the wheel. Playgrounds should be a happy place where kids should feel free to express themselves. Not a rusty, old, and drowsy place. This relates to my life because I was lucky enough to grow up going to schools with nice, colorful playgrounds. I was even lucky enough to grow up with one in my own backyard! If I could do something to make this image stronger, I would zoom out and include the sky. This way, the blue sky would add to the "childhood" feel of the photo.