Beyond the Valley

Last weekend, my family went on a little road trip to northern California. On our way back, we took highway 198 to Coalinga. It was a beautiful sight to see the green mountains through the curvy roads.

Beyond the Valley by Bhargavi Gulia

Composition:

The first aspect that makes this photo more appealing is that the mountains touch both sides of the frame. The next factor is the level of the camera in comparison to the scene/subject. The camera is at eye-level of a person. This makes the photo more relatable to the viewer. Another key factor is the horizon line. The base of mountains are usually flat, regardless of the structure of the mountain. To imitate this, the horizon line has to be straight across. If it was diagonal, the photo would not be appealing, nor authentic. The final factor that makes nature and scenic photography appealing is depth. Though the subjects of this photo are more blended, depth is still visible due to the cows.