Contrast and Harmony

This picture is a perfect example of contrast, harmony, and balance. The different skin tones give us a very high-level of contrast. Although the colors are opposite of each other, they balance one another out. It is interesting how parts of the black hand match the lighter tones in the white one and parts of the white arm match the darker colors of the other. The way the space around the hands changes from dark to light in the center complimenting the harmony of the main image. The chain provides a feeling of power ad conviction along with unity. The way the fist are formed as perfect mirror images of each other shows more harmony. This picture is a common one I have seen in reproduced in many different ways some have the desired effect while others fall flat.

Visceral Response

      Visceral Response:

This Picture exemplifies the feeling of frustration I had while looking for another to better use for this assignment, so I went with it.
The use of space between the guy and the laptop evokes a feeling of buildup and explosion for me. The way the light is brightest in the exact center and gradually fades to shadow on the outside creates that illusion of explosion although the space is empty.
There is a lot of line being used. His glasses and every point on his face all point to the offending object as well as the lines in his suit do the same. The laptop is showing a sense of being blown back,  the way the somewhat horizontal lines of the monitor with respect to the lines of the keyboard and table are how this effect is achieved. This use of line mixed with the space and light in the center of the picture all combine to produce the effect of overall frustration and release at this tool of our everyday life. Another feeling is one of fear; perhaps the laptop is afraid. The laptop does look to be shocked and cowering.