Visual Elements
This part of the photo is closest to the viewer.
Foreground
What does “balance” mean in a photograph?
Balance is when the elements in a photo are arranged so the image feels even and not too heavy on one side.
Steve McCurry took the “Afghan Girl” photo in a refugee camp located in which country?
Pakistan
This Australian animal is the only mammal known to lay eggs.
The Platypus
This refers to the area furthest from the viewers, often behind the main subject.
Background
What term describes when the colours or tones in a photograph are arranged to highlight the differences rather than the similarities?
Contrast
How does using strong lighting on the subject change the feeling of a photograph?
It draws attention to the subject and can make the photo feel more dramatic or emotional.
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
This visual element involves how much the photo is filled or empty, affecting the mood and focus of the image.
Space
Changing this can make your photo dramatic or mysterious by altering how shadows fall.
Lighting
In Fan Ho’s photos, how does he guide the viewer’s attention?
He uses lines to direct focus toward the subject, creating depth and movement.
The tallest mount in the world is...
Mount Everest
Which visual element creates a sense of depth and guides the eye through the photo?
Lines
What word describes the viewpoint or direction from which a photo is taken?
Angle
Name one way Steve McCurry uses lighting to create emotion in his portraits.
He often uses natural lighting to highlight facial expressions and enhances mood.
What is the largest ocean on Earth
Pacific Ocean
What do we call the arrangement of subjects in different areas of the frame to create a sense of order?
Balance
In analysing a photo, what is the main element or person called?
Subject
When analysing Dorothea Lange’s images, what visual element does she use to convey hardship and isolation?
She uses background and space to emphasise the subject’s environment and emotional state.
Which country invented paper?
China