The Art of Photojournalism
Image One Photograph taken by: Timothy O'sullivan Image source: https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/american-west-in-pictures/ Year Created: 1871 Keep it Simple: The photographer's image is simple. The center of the photograph displays a river between rocky boulders shadowing light through to the image. The landscape of the Colorado River has multiple contrasts that highlight the different principles. Rule of Thirds: Timothy O'sullivan subject is in the middle of the frame. Each third also displays different lines and textures of the landscape that could draw in multiple main focuses. Meanwhile, two outer thirds surrounding the river are symmetrical, yet have a asymmetrical balance. The bottom left man in the wooden boat appears as if he's resting after sailing through the river with his mast closed. Obvious Main Subject: I believe the main subject is the entire photograph. Either way you look at this photograph there's detail throughout i...