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I chose this photo for a number of reasons, mainly because it has plenty of great examples that demonstrate the visual components we are beginning to study.

Immediately, our attention goes to the two red Turkish flags, showcasing the idea that the human eye is designed to notice this color before the others. Compared to the light blue of the sky, bright white of the tent, and dull green of the grass, the red is especially bold in this photograph.

The form in this photo is more difficult to interpret. Because the man to the right is closer to the camera, appears larger and is situated right next to the bright flag, this is the focal point of the photograph. The frame magnetism, however, is much easier to notice. The two men to the right of the frame are facing to the right, and the men to the left are facing the opposite direction. This creates a pulling tension between the two groups of men. The rule of thirds certainly applies to this photo, because the groups of men are located on the outside vertical lines, and the top of the tent and hill as well as the bottom of their feet fall on the outside horizontal lines. This makes the image look much more balanced.

The only movement appears to be coming from the white balloon suspended in the air, heading upward. I noticed that the line vectors and the triangle shape of the tent are interesting, as well: the hill merging into the tent creates sharp, driving angles.