12.07.2007

image essay #10...texture



Texture is something that is all around us. It is in everything we do, in every aspect of our lives. In this photograph, for example, the tree bark has an amazing and intense texture. Trees are a part of almost everyones life. So this makes you wonder, how much texture am I not aware of in my everyday life? When you look at a beautiful photograph, or painting, or any other piece of art, it helps you to appreciate the texture that is in the composition. Many pieces have texture that looks so real that it makes the viewer want to touch it to see what it feels like. Texture draws you in to the piece and makes it more interesting for the viewers.

The reason I think this photograph is such a great example is because the closeup of the tree trunk causes the viewer to see the texture in great detail. It also allows the viewer to see the precious butterfly that is resting on the tree and allows you to notice its smooth, delicate texture compared to the rough, hard texture of the tree.

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