Always an Angel

Cultural Image

This photo was taken at a cemetery in Picton, an old, historic town. It is a cultural image as it explores the theme of death, and what people think of the dead, especially the people who died at a young age; that they are angels. Angle is the compositional element used in this photo, as the shot was taken from above, and looking down towards the angel and headstone. This is a high shot. Line, shape, colour, and texture are the elements of design used in this image. Line is found in the multiple twigs laying on the grave, on the angel, and on the headstone. Shape is found in the angel, while colour is found in the twigs and sticks. A rough texture is also found in the twigs and sticks, while a smoother texture is found on the angel. The headstone also has texture.

Edits:

• The image was slightly saturated to bring out the orange colour in the twigs and sticks.