This photograph exemplifies numerous qualities that make it aesthetically pleasing. The dominant color of this picture is blue, which is typically a calm and serene color. This feeling is further intensified because it is a beach scene. There are also pops of green and red which adds more focal points and depth to the photo.
The dominant forms of this picture are clearly squares and rectangles. The rectangle ocean is the primary object of focus; below it is a rectangular beach. The beach umbrellas look to be square in shape, and add more depth to the picture. According to the reading, rectangles offer interest and stability to the photo; these feelings are conveyed through the photo.
Although the ocean is the dominant shape, through frame magnetism, attention is initially drawn to the beach at the bottom of the frame. Additionally, the pops of red and green further shift the gaze to the bottom.
While the rule of thirds isn't exceptionally dominant, it can be seen and felt through the balance of the photo. There is no conflict or tension, and while the photo is fairly basic it is still interesting and able to capture the attention of the viewers.
The lines of this image flow left to right, and gaze also goes up and down. In a similar fashion as shape and color, the horizontal lines in the image convey a sense of calmness and stability. The lines are soft and do not create feelings of chaos and confusion. Converging vectors are evident through the top-most portion of the ocean and the bottom portion of the beach. Although we know that the ocean and beach naturally merge, it is also clear in the photo that the two converge.
The photo was taken from an elevated level, head on to the beach. However, there isn't enough elevation in the photo to convey strong feelings of depth and interest. Depth can still be felt, but it isn't as obvious as in other photos.
-Misty Fandel
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