Final 2026

Sat in stone: This photo uses value to make every detail of stone pop out and create a dramatic yet timeless photo. Due to the value and close up shot you can see the rugged texture of the stone. The rule is simplifiy the scene, the black background with nothing else around lets the subject stand out and captivate the viewer.

Glimpse of green: Lines are used as the element of art, it gives the eye a path to follow and guidence on where to stay. The veins in the leaf also hold patterns, each slightly different then the last which gives the viewer a sense of curiosity to keep discovering. The rule is fill the frame, which leaves no confusion to the viewer on where their eyes should be and gives a pleasant apperance.

Delicate balance

Busy Bee: uses colour effectively through the combination of green and yellow, which are analogous colours. This colour harmony, Creighton, natural and pleasing appearance, which helps the photograph feel unified. This photo also demonstrates unity because of the repeating colours and natural forms that work together to create a in harmony photo. Also, uses rule of thirds with a B and flour positioned to the left, creating a visually balanced engaging photo.

Peering through: this photo uses lines from the mirror to direct the viewers attention towards the face. this photo also demonstrates contrast of the bright pink lighting against the darker shadows in the background, making the eye a clear focal point for the viewers. Leslie, it uses diagonals as it's rule as both the mirror and the face are positioned at an angle, creating interest and movement, its a path for the viewers gaze to naturally go across the photo.

Finding a way:

Burst of red: this photo use of shape and form effectively through the leafs, distinct silhouette and visible texture, which creates a strong appearance. The repeated points and veins wrote the leaf, create a natural pattern that can guide the viewers eye around the image. For the rule it uses background, the background is not eliminated. It plays a vital part, being in black-and-white and being blurred. This helps the subject, be isolated, and stand out for the viewers.

Golden current: this photo uses analogous hours for the combination of yellow and green, creating a harmonious and natural feeling. The blurred appearance gives this photo movement, creating a feeling of energy and telling the viewer that there's movement. It also uses for the frame, the flowers and green, fill the entire scene which can allow distractions to be removed and only focus on what is being shown.

Distortion: this photo uses colour well through the intense red tones, from light to dark, it creates a dramatic feeling. The blurred face tells the viewer that there's movement, which gives energy and a story behind the photo for the viewer. The rule is simplify the scene, by having a dark background, and one subject, the photo isn't cluttered and allows the photo to become more powerful.

Early Bird: the use of lines is accomplished through the branches surrounding the bird, and even the birds feathers. All of these lines help guide of yours are towards the subject and it adds structure to the photo. The detail shown such as the birds feathers or the moss on branches, show that texture which can pull the viewer in like they can feel it. Lastly, it uses diagonals through the angled branches, which creates a feeling of movement, and interest through all sorts of dynamic lines.

natures symmetry: this picture uses shapes are the ferns distinctive leaves, which create organic and recognizable forms/shapes. That the image also creates a pattern from the repeated leaves, along with each having a visually appealing design. The lines of the furnace guy, the viewers eye from the stem outward to the edge of the plant, creating a feeling of slow and interest for the viewer.

small but sharp: this photo uses texture for the detailed and sharp scales of the lizard and a rough surface being rested on. These textures make the subject visually interesting. It also uses contrast from the lizard, standing out from the background and the difference from the bright white to the darkest blacks make this photo stand out. And also uses rule of thirds by having the lizard in the bottom of the frame with space above, giving him more open and balanced feeling.

Blurred bloom: the blurred streaks that flow across the image, use lines to guide the viewers eye and create a sense of direction within the photo. I also conveys movement as the blur suggests, it gives the photo energy and an interesting quality. Lastly, it uses, fill the frame as the photo takes up the entirety of the frame which illuminates distractions and lets the photo shine.

Puppy eyes:

Hidden beauty: uses space effectively by surrounding the small the flower with large areas of the soft green, making it stand out. this creates emphasis drawing viewers eye to flower and not on the leaves around. it also uses leading lines as a rule , the shapes and edges of the leaves guide the eye to the centre where the flower lies while also framing it perfectally.

Small wonders: this photo is a texture by capturing find details of this plant. The close-up view allows a viewer to notice, shapes and details, not normally visible. The repeated forms and even colors, create a pattern which add rhythm and a visual interest throughout the photo. It also uses, fill the frame by allowing the plan to take up most of the frame, removing the distractions and keeping the viewer focussed on all the tiny details.

Crimson glow: this picture uses colour, with the bright red petals standing out against the black background it creates an eye catching image. the reflection under the flower contributes a sense of balance as the visual is replicated below. it makes a stable and harmonious feeling. the rule is simplify the scene it removes the distractions and lets the eye focus on only on the flower.

Reaching out: this photo uses pattern to the repeated shapes colours and details of this small plant. The similar forms create a feeling of rhythm, and can draw the eye across the image. It also uses emphasis by making the plant the main focus, allowing the bright details and colours to push through against the dark background. Lastly, it uses rule of thirds by placing it off center, creating a more open feeling and giving the plant room to breathe.