Design Assignment

This picture was taken while on a spring back country ski trip in the Tahoe area. The significance of this picture is the fact that it was taken in a pretty desolate location, free from most human interference. As I looked to the sky there was a jet flying overhead, which illustrates the fact that our pure undisturbed natural areas are growing smaller and smaller.

There are many design elements that make this somewhat average scene a bit more interesting.  The repeated diagonal lines along the ridge lines and jet stream is an interesting element that adds to the quality of the composition. 

Another nice feature the large darker jagged rock formation in the lower right 1/3 quadrant of the scene. This is where I find my eye focusing first, then It follows the ridge line up to the jet stream. Which is in my opinion the center of interest. It brings a unique subject to an otherwise common scene. It breaks up the vast blue sky, drawing more attention to it. 

This shot is the original, unedited version. I couldn't upload the edited version because I think it was to large. In my edited version I added a warming filter, which brought out some of the orange in the rocks. I also used a cooling filter on the sky, making it a bit more bold. With orange areas in the rocks complimenting a vivid blue sky there is a nice push and pull of colors going on.

Overall I wouldn't say this shot is a masterpiece by any means, nor do expect any one else to think so either, but as I stated above it has some significance to me so I like it.