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This picture has a lot going on, but the main thing that sticks out in my head is the dynamic tension found between the stairs and the railing. To start the drastic color changes makes a major difference. The second factor that defines this dynamic tension is the horizontal and vertical lines. The stairs are the horizontal lines and the railings are the vertical lines. There are different lines moving in different directions making it difficult for the eye to decide what to look at. The other colorful side objects in the picture also leave the eye wandering every which way. Diverging lines are one of the best ways to produce an image with dynamic tension. In addition, the horizontal lines of the house add another bit of dynamic tension to the photograph. In this picture there are multiple lines found throughout which help to achieve the overall dynamic tension.

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