3D Building Art - Oceanside Pool

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There is a clear sense of calm and serenity in this picture. It is not only because of the people in the picture casually laying by the pool, nor the water that is trembling with the breeze of the wind. It is because of the sense of balance in this picture horizontally and vertically that creates this effect of peacefulness. Although the the two people are not centered, their presence on the right side balances with the columns to the left causing a horizontally drawn asymmetrical balance. The blue water mirrors the blue sky and the scenery of mountains behind the structure continues the landscape parallel to the pool. This adds depth to the portrait and widens the landscape.

Initially the focal point may seem to be on the boy and the woman but the eye starts to wander and notice their surroundings. The structure and the scenery beyond the structure simply becomes the background as the eye notices the huge realistically looking pool. Perhaps it is the size (taking up half the picture) that causes it to be the focal point but it can also be because of the very detailed texture of the water that makes people second guess whether this portrait is photographed or painted.

Although simply a portrait, this image can easily be used for marketing purposes. Because of it's realistic qualities, the inviting image of the pool can be a great advertising campaign for a real estate or to show a feature of a hotel.