Photo Analysis
The diagonal placement of the items on the screen make for a dynamic image despite the fact that there is really no action taking place in the photo. The smooth stones near the bottom third of the image lead the eye up and toward the bridge which stands out as the only solid structure. The Drum Bridge, or Taikobashi in Japanese, connects the Teahouse Island with the main garden walkway area, spanning the body of water within the garden.
The color palette of earthy tones in a variety of greens, grays, and browns along with the striking maroon contributes to the overall sense of cohesion to this photo. The eye wanders around but never encounters anything unbalanced or unaesthetic. This is a soothing, calming image that I tend to return to just as a source of relaxation and to remember a beautiful, serene location.