The photo I decided to write about is one of the still life photo I call “Oranges and Orange Things”. I specifically chose this picture based on objects in the picture and how they all compile together based on their shape and mass. In this photo, I will be talking about three elements of composition: form/shape, color, and space. Within this photo, each item has a series of geometric shapes—mostly comprising of rectangles in the soaps and dryer sheets as well as circular in the tide pods. These shapes give the overall sense of man-made created forms, giving off an unnatural form. The only objects that seems natural in the photo are the oranges. The oranges have an organic circular shape. This allows the oranges to look more organic
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All the objects have some hue of reds, yellows, and mostly orange. These warm colors give off an energetic vibe while the black background juxtaposes the other colors, allowing the warmer colors to stand out. The final element is mass and space. Through the positioning of the objects, you can tell how each object compares to one another based on size. Some of the objects are placed slightly farther than others. The tide pod container is actually placed closest to the shot (making it look larger) while the other objects were placed slightly back in a diagonal pattern. The Ajax dishwashing soap may look smaller in size but in actuality, it’s the same size as the tide container. The bar soap may look smaller than the oranges but it’s actually the same height as the orange. The way mass and space is used in this photo creates depth, creating the essence of power. While capturing this photo, I started off with three oranges. I looked across the room and found more orange objects and had the immediate instinct to add them into the shot. I attempted to position each and every object based on my personal liking. At the time, I wanted each item to stand out while simultaneously depicting how they complement each other. I would say I was unintentionally successful with this photo. At first, I just wanted to throw a bunch of orange objects together. The thing that first came to mind was the use of color. But by deeply analyzing this picture allowed me to see the different compositional elements in the photo. I didn’t really take into account shape and size when I first took the
All the objects have some hue of reds, yellows, and mostly orange. These warm colors give off an energetic vibe while the black background juxtaposes the other colors, allowing the warmer colors to stand out. The final element is mass and space. Through the positioning of the objects, you can tell how each object compares to one another based on size. Some of the objects are placed slightly farther than others. The tide pod container is actually placed closest to the shot (making it look larger) while the other objects were placed slightly back in a diagonal pattern. The Ajax dishwashing soap may look smaller in size but in actuality, it’s the same size as the tide container. The bar soap may look smaller than the oranges but it’s actually the same height as the orange. The way mass and space is used in this photo creates depth, creating the essence of power. While capturing this photo, I started off with three oranges. I looked across the room and found more orange objects and had the immediate instinct to add them into the shot. I attempted to position each and every object based on my personal liking. At the time, I wanted each item to stand out while simultaneously depicting how they complement each other. I would say I was unintentionally successful with this photo. At first, I just wanted to throw a bunch of orange objects together. The thing that first came to mind was the use of color. But by deeply analyzing this picture allowed me to see the different compositional elements in the photo. I didn’t really take into account shape and size when I first took the