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These images were prepared using Fireworks, although they sit together quite well the fading effect is a bit too strong...
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The dynamics involved in visual design can be quite subjective, there are however, certain aspects which are universal.
The vocabulary of colour includes:
Hue: refers to the names of the primary colours, red, green and blue.
Value: lightness and darkness of the colour - the amount of white or black added.
Intensity: the purity or saturation of the colour.
Monochromatic colour: use of one colour where only the value of the colour changes.
Analogous colours: colours that are adjacent to each other on the colour wheel, e.g. yellow and green.
The adept use of all these components will enhance the end result
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For the more technically minded:
The rule of thirds is a compositional rule of thumb in painting and photography.
The rule states that an image can be divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines. The four points formed by the intersections of these lines can be used to align features in the photograph. Proponents of this technique claim that aligning a photograph with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the image.
The application of the rule of thirds to photographs is considered by many to make them more aesthetically pleasing and professional-looking. The rule of thirds can be applied by lining up subjects with the guiding lines, placing the horizon on the top or bottom line instead of the centre, or allowing linear features in the photograph to flow from section to section.
Many photographers recommend treating any "rule" of composition as more of a guideline, since pleasing photographs can often be made while ignoring one or more such rules.
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