Week 6_Task 2_ Examples of colour theory in photography

Examples of Colour Theory in Photography

Primary: 

The row of flowers in the photograph shown consist of red and yellow, shot with a blue background. This is a perfect example of primary colours. Due to the clash between these three highly saturated hues, it creates a strong contrast.

Secondary: 

The flower in this photo has purple petals with an orange stigma and green leaves or stems, in other words it displays the three secondary colours. The purple petals are lowly saturated contrasting with the highly saturated hue of the orange stigma.

Tertiary: 

Tertiary colours are made by mixing a primary colour with a secondary colour. The red-orange, green-blue and purple in this photo display the tertiary colours.

Analogous: 

This display of red-orange flowers is a good example of analagous colours. Analagous colours create serenity and are used to create a gradient.

Complimentary: 

When used together, complementary colours intensify each other. For example, the yellow and purple in this flower, the yellow complements the purple which somewhat neutralises the colour reducing the intensity.