This photograph caught my eye because of the emphasis of the red 'No Parking At Anytime' sign, contrasted again the more neutral green of the tree growing behind it. Also, I rather liked the shadows cast on the sign by the leaves; the shadows, along with the links in the fence, added a nice bit of texture to the photograph as a whole.
The simplicity of the subject, as well as the repetition of three objects, was my main focus in this particular photograph. I purposefully decreased the vibrance and saturation so that the only source of color would be the yellow bush. Repetition wise, there are three handprints lined up on the cinderblock wall, and three metal poles receding into the distance.
Shape was the main element I structured this photograph around; the shape of the tire, the shape of the shattered headlight, and the partial shape of the scraped front bumper. To balance out the photograph, I tried to make the center of the headlight and the center of the tire both focal points to capture the viewer's eye.
The black radial pattern of the bicycle spokes sharply contrasted with the whiter circular pattern of the gate--and in the middle was the unifying element of the silver lock and chain. I wanted to capture this distinction between subjects, but at the same time use a combination of line and form to draw the elements of the photograph together into one piece.
I feel form was an important aspect of this photo; because of the position of the sun while I was photographing, a combination of shadows and highlights make both the beetles and the pebbled ground appear three-dimensional. Contrast is also a key element; the jet-black beetles are entirely noticeable against the brown and green background.
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