Contrast, Balance, Harmony

I must give credit where credit is due. The photographer of these incredible images is Katerina Plotnikova. Ever since I first saw her work I have oogled at the beauty of it constantly. These images in particular are some of my favorites, though nearly all are uniquely wondrous. For the purpose of these blog post I will comment on the Contrast, Balance, Harmony within them.

Contrast:
   All these images in particular scream contrast. There is contrast in the colors, the lights and darks (lighting), and even the mood. the last picture, in particular has the dark background with the stark white dress the girl is wearing in the foreground, making her stand out. There is also a sense of contrast because of the raw wilderness of the scene with the beauty and peacefulness of the girl.

Harmony:
   Even though there is such stark difference between the woman in these images and the areas they are being photographed, there is still a great sense of harmony within them. Each woman seems perfectly comfortable and at peace where they sit, stand, and lay. This is one of the reasons I find Katerina Plotnikova an incredible photographer, because she is able to capture these images and make them feel so natural and unworldly. Even though there is a raging river behind the girl in the last picture, her persona screams relaxation and tranquility.

Balance:
    As far as balance is concerned, all of these images are achieving it. Not one feels chaotic or uncomfortable. They are all executed with the perfect of care to make the viewer feel euphoric and, well, balanced.