Only recently did I begin to take photography seriously. I went step-by-step learning the basics of camera settings – aperture, shutter speed, ISO – and how they affected the resulting image. Next, I learned about composition – shapes, color theory, framing, leading lines – and how the crafted mood and emotion within an image.
This image was the first image I captured utilizing all the knowledge I had gained with intention. Two triangles within the rock (light-side and dark-side) anchor the image and contrast with one another. The edges of these triangles and the rock ridgeline lead the eye to a lone tree. Even the clouds lead the eye back to the lone tree and provide a soft texture that contrasts with the harsh texture of the rock. The complementary colors of the sky (blue) and rock (red) create a vibrancy that allows the tree (green) to pop.
Ultimately, this image is the culmination of a significant amount of practice and learning and represents the beginning of my photographic journey.
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