A reminder that there are just a few days left to participate in the color contrast technique challenge. There have been so many great entries so far.
Contrasting colors are actually complementary colors, those found across from each other on the color wheel. Orange and blue, for example, are complementary. An image with these two colors will make a stronger impact than one comprised of green and blue. It is thought that an image with strong color contrast pulls the eye in more intensely than an image with similar hues throughout. Contrasting color creates separation in the image, thereby creating greater depth and separation between the subject and background. Further, warmer colors seem to leap forward, whereas cooler colors fall to the background.
Familiarize yourself with the color wheel again! While composing your photographs, consider the colors in the frame. Try using colors opposite each other on the color wheel to help convey your message. Use color to draw the eye to the subject of the photo. Use contrasting color to add emotion.
The challenge starts Friday, January 23, and will run through Wednesday, February 4. Entries should be taken and uploaded within this timeframe.
There are at least three color wheel varieties that I can find. The classic one favored by digital photographers is the RGB one, and I am sure that is the one you are referencing, Cyan opposite Red for instance.
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love it... will post my first entry soon. Thanks for tips and articles.