contrast, harmony and balance

Contrast is found in the texture of the sharp spines of the cactus compared with the soft smooth petals of the flowers. The colors from the muted grays to the bright pinks and yellows and touch of green all add to the contrast. The shapes of rocks flowers and cactus all bring a quality of interest because of the contrast they bring.

Balance.is created by the arrangement of three. The cactus is in the middle with the two flowers on either side of it.  The textures also add a form of balance along with the negative area of sand and rocks and other items.

Harmony is brought by the distribution of the colors. The two bright pink flowers off set each other with a touch of pink at the very tip of the cactus its self.  A touch of green on the small plant in the lower right hand corner, along with the hint of green in the cactus plant is emphasized by the bright touch of green in the middle of the yellow centers of the flowers and ties the picture together.:

Contrast, balance and harmony