34. Alternating Rhythm

An alternating rhythm consists of an alternating motif consistently to produce an anticipated sequence. This repetition is seen in this example, where the bricks produce an expected pattern.

33. Progressive Rhythm

In progressive rhythm, a sense of rhythm is achieved through repetition of a shape that changes in a regular manner, creating a feeling of sequential pattern. This photograph illustrates this rhythm due to the repetition of the bar structures. There is variation through the progressive change of angles in the structures.

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Emphasis by Placement

Another technique to create emphasis is by placement. In this, it is obvious that if something is placed in the center of the image, it is emphasized. But also an object can be off center and pull attention directly to itself. In this photograph, the lounge chair is not only emphasized by the contrasting color, but it also pulls attention by the off centered placement.

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29. Emphasis by Isolation

Isolation is another technique of emphasis by contrast. When an object or aspect of an image is separated from the majority, the eye is often drawn to that isolated object. In this photo, the white squares in the window are mostly bunched in the bottom portion. However, the one white square in the top right corner stands alone, and coincidentally is also emphasized by the contrast of value against the surrounding black panels.

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29. Emphasis by Contrast

There are several different techniques to emphasize through contrast. However, in this particular example, the majority of the image is white, therefore the bright red brick pops out instantly.

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27. Crystallographic Balance

Crystallographic Balance refers to an all over patter, or a constant repetition of the same quality everywhere on the surface. This very simplistic photo illustrates this effect. All over patterns can be found everywhere, like a brick wall for instance. It creates a symmetrical balance.

26. Radial Balance

In radial balance, all the elements radiate or circle out from a common central point. A wheel of a bicycle is an example of this balance because the spokes of the wheel radiate outward from the center, evenly and with pattern.

45. Illusion of Motion by Blurred Outline

Blurred images of a object, or blurring of the background against the object, creates an illusion of motion. In this image, the car appears to be in motion because while the car is crisp, the surroundings are blurred.

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43. Anticipated Motion

Anticipated Motion occurs when an image captures a moment in an action. It gives a feeling that something is happening or about to happen. The BMX rider in the above photograph is in motion. This is emphasized by the diagonal lines the bike and rider make, creating a sense of action.

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41. Multiple Perspective

When an image has more than one view point of of object simultaneously, this is called Multiple Perspective. M.C. Escher’s drawing “Relativity” displays staircases and figures from many different vantage points. This method creates perspective confusion in this image.

40. Amplified Perspective

Amplified Perspective is achieved when an object is directly pointed at the viewer and immediately grabs attention, giving the picture a dramatic emphasis. In this image, the boot is emphasized by being brought closer to the viewer’s eye. The model’s leg creates a line that extenuates this effect of the focal point “pointing out”.

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39. Illusion of Space by Linear Perspective

Illusion of Space created by Linear Perspective involves parallel lines which, as they recede, converge towards each other as they approach the horizon. In this image, the lines created by the river-side buildings on either side of the river appear to close in, giving the perspective of spacial depth.

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38. Illusion of Space by Aerial Perspective

In Aerial Perspective, or atmospheric perspective, the illusion of space is captured by the use of value. The farther away an object is, the closer the value is to the background; the closer it is, the greater contrast of value it has to the background. In this photo, the depth of field is emphasized by this same method. Because the foreground and the tree have a darker value and therefore contrast against the background and foreground, they are assumed to be the closest to the eye. The foreground almost fades into the mist, so they are further.

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37. Illusion of Space by Vertical Location

Vertical Location is a spacial device which occurs when the format of the image or the elevation on the page indicates the depth to the viewer. The lower the object, the closer it is assumed to be. In the above photo, the footprints descend further away as they appear higher up on the image.

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36. Illusion of Space by Overlapping

Illusion of Space can be achieved through overlapping objects in the image to show the spacial relationship between objects. The objects’ spacial relationship in this image is clear due to overlapping. The microphone is closest because it is in front of everything. The guitarist is directly behind the mic, and the stool behind him, and so forth.

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25. Asymmetrical Balance

Asymmetrical Balance is the lack of symmetrical balance. This is achieved with dissimilar objects that have equal visual weight or eye attraction. Asymmetric occurs simply when both sides of the vertical line do not match up. This photo represents this balance because the sides of the image are not mirrored, or symmetric. While the plate of sushi is skewed to the left and has visual weight, the chopsticks making distinct lines add eye attraction to the right.

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24. Symmetrical Balance

In symmetrical balance, like shapes are repeated in the same positions on either side of a vertical axis. In this photograph, there is a clear vertical divider which either side is mirrored across. Both sides of the pier are nearly identical.

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