Contrast, Balance, & Harmony

When I think of harmony I think about peace and absolute serenity. Personally I have never been able to find absolute peace in our own human species but I have found peace through animals. The picture I chose exudes the Gestalt Theory because of the positive feelings that come from this picture.

Not only does this picture bring about positive feelings, but it is also symbolic in a sense. The white horse seems to portray a leader role and the horse's color symbolizes peace. The other two horses bring about contrast because of their darker tones and position stemming from the center horse. I believe color is the main component in this picture that draws the eye to the stark white center. The color contrast between the shrub and the horses draws the eye towards the center of the picture. Also, the blurred backdrop makes it easier to follow the line of the horse's body instead of focusing on the distant shrub.

I find harmony coming into play because all three horses are staring in the same direction. It is also important to note the number of horses photographed. We as humans love to group things into threes and for many religious individuals the number three is very harmonies. Personally, the colors and numbers are symbolic to the Holy Trinity. This brings about another great feeling out of this picture. Overall, the Gestalt theory can be applied to this picture in a number of ways to bring about a positive and harmonious feeling.