ArtBob,
1-2 symmetrical-Yes
this one is easy for me, lol. thank you
3-4 asymmetrical_ yes, but the preferred heaviest weight is usually put left of center, using an odd number of objects (thus the vase with flowers is seen as one object and with the table hard to make look good, although sorta okay)
hmmmm...I would have thought that the weight would be right of center being that we read left to right.
I learned something new! Thanks!
5-6 color—Yes, one is complementary (dynamic) and the other harmonious (quieter)
Thanks again, taking the time to comment in depth is much appreciated.
7-9 tonal—yes—good range
Thanks, this one was easier for me than color and conceptual.
10-12 conceptual—? not sure of meaning. If you mean “idea,” or “creative,” Yes. However, learning from asymmetrical weighting left, flipping #10 would work better.
I googled Visual Balance in Photography and ended up at this article and it mentioned and explains
Conceptual Balance:
www.adorama.com/alc/what-is-balance-in-photographyBTW, I think “The Rule of Thirds” (as some here based their critique on) is WAY over-stressed. It is but s subset of asymmetrical balance and center of interest design concepts. Your #11 is a wonderful symmetrical composition, so calm but with such subtle, rich colors and values.
Thank you!!! Yes, I was going to say this one would also fall under the symmetrical balance but I
thought it might work under conceptual given the smooth sky above vs the choppy water on the bottom
and thought the texture play might qualify it. Not sure though.
Good work. I base my judgments on 30 years of teaching design and composition in college and jurying numerous shows, so my comments are not just opinion.
Honored to have your input! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment so thoroughly. You clarified
things for me. Being more skilled at recognizing these elements was my objective and you were helpful.
Your already good knack for composition would likely profit from a book. The principles are basically the same in every book, just sometimes presented differently. I suggest heading to a library, finding the composition or design section(s), and flipping through several until one grabs your interest. It will likely have the same principles an any other. There are five types of composition, of which three have been mentioned in this discussion.
I will definitely look into composition or design books for further exploration of the subject!