Here I took a picture of the kitchen sink at my house. We see the sink's spout in the foreground with a pile of dirty dishes in the background. This photograph follows the rule of thirds because the focusing point of the spout is not centered and mostly in the left third of the picture. This photograph can evoke emotion especially for those familiar with washing dishes. The large pile in the background can be daunting. Also, from the perspective of environmental conservation this could be daunting as well because in order to clean those dishes in the sink a lot of water will be needed.
November 10, 2010 at 9:31 PM
This is a very good photograph; sharp and clear. Perhaps it would have had some added interest if the water were running, however, that would contradict your blog topic! I agree though, that there is a clear correlation to environmental conservation but at the same time, it could even be an eco-friendly image if compared to a dishwasher, or if you look at the fact that the faucet is, in fact, off.
November 16, 2010 at 7:04 PM
November 16, 2010 at 7:08 PM
What i found interesting in both of the photos that you took and posted was your interpretation of the emotional responses (i.e. “daunting,” etc). This brings to mind an interesting psychological dimension of your topic. That is, when explaining or persuading someone visually about environmental conservation, to what extent do the peripheral emotions or cognitive interpretations of the photo itself play in convincing someone that conservation is important? Obviously, some photos are more effective than others regardless of topic, but who knows which photos and why? You open up a whole new area to explore by hinting that certain elements in a photo COULD perhaps effect someone's immediate response to environmental conservation even before considering the true benefits of conservation. I think this one example alone helps to describe the importance of effective visual communication.