Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Balance







What a great week everyone, wow!
 Thank you so much for participating and sharing your take on the theme ‘balance’, 
I enjoyed going through all of them. 
And just as I suspected, it was a difficult task to get this list down to only 11, 
there were so many beautiful and creative images.
 Congratulations to everyone.






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The amount of dark chaos and light calm in this image are very effective. 
Add to that the tiny head poking out in the middle of all of that 
and you have a very balanced and visually intriguing photograph.




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This just works on so many levels. 
The composition is balanced by the placement of the subjects in relation to their surroundings. There is the element of alternating light and dark plus the literal balance of the kids. 
Fantastic!




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The vertical format and centre placement of the chair, 
really bring you into this image. 
I love the small window of light balance by the large expanse of dark. 
Plus the little girl teetering on the chair looking out
 add a literal balance element to this as well.




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I love the symmetrical balance created by the windows and climbing vines in this image. 
My eyes are drawn equally to all the contrasting shapes, colours and textures.
 Then finally to this centrally placed little girl, all tiny in size compared to the other elements.




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This beautiful image draws the eye equally to both the girl on the left
 and the reflection of her on the right, and would not work without either in the frame. 
That combined with the amount of light vs. dark 
and you have a very balanced and compelling photograph. 

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I love the creative take on this theme; a boy playing with girl toys. 
A ‘balance’ I think we (who are parents) can appreciate and relate to. 
The composition, shapes and colours also add to the visual balance of this image.

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Perfect symmetrical balance is achieved here.
 I love the path that takes you straight up to the centered subject, 
who adds some visual intrigue by not being perfectly symmetrical herself. 
The textured plants and smooth sky add another element of balance to this photograph.




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I love how literal this image is. 
The composition and mirrored shapes of the children on the teeter totter. 
And a size contrasting Dad planted right in the middle 
add up to balanced balance in this photograph.

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I love how everything radiates from a centre point in this image. 
The similar but not identical ‘shapes’ on either side of the balancing feet
 and the reflection of those adorable bunny pants all add up to great visual balance.





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This visually stunning image is comprised of a few balancing elements. 
The colours, textures and shapes created by the clouds, land and water balance out 
the figure who is literally ‘balancing’ out in the water. Amazing!




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And the winner is...








I wanted to write a small essay about why I love this image, so I knew it was the ‘winner’ for me. The balance of the kids on the sofa, the balance of the background shapes and lines, 
even the dark chair is balanced by the dark cabinet in the reflection. 
It’s so visually intriguing and not one element could work without the other. 
Simply outstanding Erin!




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Thank you again Snap Maven for having me this week, it was a joy and an honor.



Sonja Hardy 
Bobo + Peep Photography




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