Balance

I had a really hard time doing this. I'm not all that good in Photoshop. I'd really appreciate some feedback from the class. Good or bad...let me have it!

Scale

I really like racing so I chose these pictures of cars to represent scale. Going from a matchbox version to a diecast version to the actual car.

Emphasis

Contrast:
The red flowers are a major contrast to the gray skies and green stems.
http://fineartamerica.com/images-medium/hot-cold-contrast-1-floriana-barbu.jpg

Isolation:
The lonely umbrella is the sole focal point on this beach. The sand, water and sky
all pretty much blend together leaving the umbrella to stand out.
http://fineartamerica.com/images-medium/blue-isolation-trisha-lambi.jpg

Placement:
The stem and petals of the flower draw the eye to the center of the
flower which is the focal point. The blue sky and the flower are contrasting
which also help the lines draw the viewers eye.
http://gmuhs.wswsu.org/Art/003CF91A-000F58E8.14/Jannie%20hale%201.jpg

One Element:
The lighting and the color of the child's clothing help to make the child the obvious
focal point in the painting.
http://bsullivan35.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/matteson_scarlet_letter.jpg

Absence of focal point:
The blurred image of the face make for an absence of a focal point.
http://kaganof.com/kagablog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/index_r1_c3larger.JPG

Unity

Proximity:

The 3 ladies close together are a great example of proximity.
http://www.thefrasergallery.com/artwork/DouglasMalone/Proximity5.jpg

Repetition (emphasis on similarity):

This Warhol piece featuring Marilyn Monroe shows repetition with an emphasis on similarity. Her image repeated over and over makes this happen.
http://persuasiveweb.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/repetition_warhol2.jpg

Repetition (emphasis on variety):

The similar square pattern with no color pattern shows repetition with an emphasis on variety.
http://homepage.mac.com/credmond/images/Repetition.jpg

Continuation:

The leaf crossing the 'H' show good use of continuation.
http://graphicdesign.spokanefalls.edu/tutorials/process/gestaltprinciples/continuation/continuation_a.gif

The grid as organizing factor:

The grid of signage and buildings make good use of the grid in the city.
http://invisibleman.com/nyt_directions_500.jpg

An example of a chaotic, unreadable image:

There is no real organization in the picture shown here. It seems to me to be almost evil looking. I like it!
http://www.abm-enterprises.net/fractal-art/chaos-theory-wallpaper.jpg

An example of a non-objective expression of unity:

The signs gathering in the middle of the circle show unity.
http://www.okanaganarts.com/news/data/upimages/1262979595-1.jpg

An example of a figurative expression of unity:

The 4 ladies arm in arm are showing the figurative unity.
http://artfiles.art.com/5/p/LRG/35/3591/7BU2F00Z/monica-stewart-unity.jpg