Colour - Definitions

Definition:

the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

Describing Colour: 

bold, bright, colourful, strong, cool, dark, warm, cold, fresh, pastel, neutral, rich, soft, vibrant, pale

Variety of Colour:

Bleeding Colour - The use of transparent colours in this photo is key to ensuring it works. The colour bleeding is a technique in which a form of thick dye is poured into a clear liquid. I think this photo is great in showing colour as the three bottles show three bold colours. This image is also great for showing the distribution of colour in water as it dilutes, however still holding its vibrance and boldness. 

The colours in this image are saturated and over the top. The bright colours give off a positive atmosphere as they brighten and illuminate the entire photograph. The variety of colour is highlighted in this photo as there is not a dull spot in sight, just full of different colours. 

The photographer in this photo has used a black background. This automatically makes all the visible colours in the photo stand out more. The girl has a slightly light complexion which contrasts to the strong black background surrounding her. The colour aspect is shown in this photo in an extremely effective way. By throwing the chalk like substance over the model, it gives the photo direction and visually creates a professional touch. It also gives the image texture as the substance is visible. 

The main focal point in this photograph is the ferris wheel. This has been achieved and exhibited effectively by using a number of different techniques. The use of light trails help enhance the colour in a different perspective and gives the photograph a sense of movement as we can visually see the ride in its trail. The complimentary colours of red and yellow give the image depth and the positioning of the ferris wheel also helps this. 

Personal Definition:

an element in an object that causes different meanings to the eye due to its emitting of light, causing different emotions based on the individual colour.