Young Arab in the Foxtail Lilies by Herbert List

Herbert List's Young Arab in the Foxtail Lilies is a good example of scale created by non distinct foreground and figure. Because the model and the lilies are both in focus scale is thrown off. The eye is drawn down the stem of the lilies to the model. The lilies outline the models body really well accentuating him as the focus of the piece. The contrast of the piece also accentuates his body against a lighter grey background of the mountains. The shades of the skin create good soft texture while the texture of the lilies are harder and more jagged.

Cecil Beaton Portrait

Cecil Beaton captures an amazing photograph with the model looking away. This unconventional style keeps the piece interesting. The head room is good and the feather on top has enough room. Her shoulders have enough room from the edge. The contrast of the whiteness of her skin on the dark background accentuate her as being the focus of the image. The texture of her skin is kept in tact except on her shoulder where is seems a little washed out. This portrait captures the times well all while still being timeless in quality.

Nude 3 by George Platt Lynnes

George Platt Lynes' Nude 3 has great balance and is aesthetically pleasing. The contrast of light and color keeps the photo interesting while the arms of the men give the photo movement. The white skin of the man in from accentuates the man in back and vice versa. This creates elegant balance. The subject is risqué without being sexual. The caress of the image is gentle.

Micheal Kenna landscape

Micheal Kenna's photo has good contrast. The black trees stand out well against the white and grey background. The balance is almost perfect because of the reflection the water creates. The photo feels ominous because of the sky turing darker as it gets close. The horizon is very flat keeping the photo peaceful. The blackness of the trees keeps the photo exciting enough to be interesting.

Lyle Owerko Portrait

Lyle Owerko's portait is more drawn out. It focuses on the figure as well as the face. The use of black and white captures more of the soul and not the colors. The texture is still kept and the contrast  is heavy. The skin of the boy is scarred and the portrait seems to tell and narrative. The eyes are not lost in the image even though they re not ht main focus. It seems like the main focus is the boys body and the neck jewelry. Because it metallic it highlights more dramatically and draws the viewers eyes.

Steve McCurry Portait

Steve McCurry's portraits are always dynamic in color and positioning. The models are typically worn and tell a narrative through the scars and dirt on them. The eyes of this model are fixed and dramatic. The keep the viewer focused on the eyes while the hands and cigarette draw the eye away. The colors are bright and variant. The show great contrast and stay true to the original. The colors are accurate and not washed out. The texture of the skin is also well captured.

Tibet by Steve McCurry

Steve McCurry's tibet is a sweeping and dramatic land scape photo. The mountains draw the eye back to the boy who is in the fore ground. Because the mountains have the highlights the foreground balances it out with shadow. There really is no focus of the image. It is a little chaotic but the colors are good and the textures are captured accurately. There is good contrast in the mountains creating dramatic darks and lights.