Color is most definitely the most important concept presented in this photograph. And because of the darkness of the background, the brilliant neon color of the sign is emphasized so it pops out at the viewer. Because of the tilt of the camera, the picture seems to be split in two hemispheres; the top and bottom. The sign and additional neon lights help move the viewer's eye through the photograph.
Tonal value is the key element in this photograph. Specifically, the tonal value of the church; the deep shadows, middle tones, and the whiter highlights all work together to make the church appear three-dimensional. When I had taken the photo initially, the aperture and shutter speed settings had been off. So in photoshop, I increased the contrast in order to make the photograph appear less blurry.
I liked how the concept of line was represented in the composition of this photograph. There appear to be several different types of line; horizontal, diagonal, vertical, and a few radial lines as well. The horizontal and diagonal lines set the boundary for the composition; they mark the very edge of the building. The vertical lines are embodied in the row of hanging chile ristras, and last but not least the radial lines spread out just above the lamp. Overall, the lines create unity in the piece--drawing the different parts of the photograph together--and they help the viewer's eye move through the photograph.
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