Contrast, Harmony and Balance

I chose this photo because it has a lot of contrast and it feels harmonious to me. The Balance is asymmetrical as both sides are not identical and I believe the tree grabs attention first. It also has a slight touch of radial balance as the dark shadow and shaded tree partly encircle the canyon scene. There are four main textures, which are: the rugged cliffs, the pine tree, distant vegetation, and the sky. There is complementary color from the orange rock and blue sky. I think most viewers would recognize that I took this photo of the Grand Canyon which is culturally significant as one of the seven wonders of the natural world and it is a national park that many people enjoy viewing.