color theory

[lightPainting]

So there is thing in photography called Color Theory. it's all about how colors can effect a photograph. it say that red tends to be noticed more, while blue tends to fall back into the background.
so i took this photo and i was just wondering, do you get a sense of depth in this? like do you feel that the tomato is separated from the background and maybe even pops out, even-tho you're looking at a two dimensional image?

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5236/13912982578_72d72ce551_b.jpg

[AvMan]

So there is thing in photography called Color Theory. it's all about how colors can effect a photograph. it say that red tends to be noticed more, while blue tends to fall back into the background.
so i took this photo and i was just wondering, do you get a sense of depth in this? like do you feel that the tomato is separated from the background and maybe even pops out, even-tho you're looking at a two dimensional image?

image (https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5236/13912982578_72d72ce551_b.jpg)

I agree, it does seem to pop out more than it usually would. It looks very defined against the blue in the background too. I think your theory might be right :D

[Microcosm]

Yeah I can see that. The fabric under the tomato also tends to act as a mediator kind of color. It balances out the two as it fades into the background. That makes sense.

[Luminous]

Yes, very much so, to all of the questions. I agree with anonymousteen14, the green works very nicely. It's a great picture, by the way :p

[CosmicNoodle]

Yes, it does seem to create the illusion of the 3rd dimension. I think the theory may be right, try experimenting with some other angles and materials, and perhaps different shades.

And I may have an explanation. Whilst humans where evolving, red, was a danger colour, blood, cits. It was a colour asociated with danger. Its engrained into every human from birth, its something your born knowing.
Fun fact: MC Donalds is red because red attracts, but it also makes you want to leave. You won't know this, but subconsciously you will be screaming. Fascinating isn't it?
So its natural for the human eye to be drawn to red, it wants to take note of this colour, sonit brings your attention to it in any way it can.
You brain doesn't take images at face value, often it will bring your attention to spcertian things if it deems them important. It also does a hole host of thing to the imafes you see that I'm not going to explain for reasons of length of post.
There's a lot more going on in your brain than you will every know...fascinating...I can see why tomtrigger10 loves this stuff.

I may have just ruined the magic, but that's why it happens, or at least that's one theory behind it.

[ImCoolBeans]

Color theory is very important in all forms of art, not just photography. When creating anything I'm hyper-aware of color for that reason, whether I'm painting, drawing, or taking photos. You should look at some of Marc Chagall's paintings -- I know you're talking about photography, but art cannot be limited to a single medium, and I learned more about photography through painting and studying master painters. The sense of color and composition you can take away from their work can, and will enhance yours. Chagall's use of color is untouchable -- it's quite something.

[Miserabilia]

I do get a sense of depth but that's 99% because of the blurryness in the background

[CosmicNoodle]

Color theory is very important in all forms of art, not just photography. When creating anything I'm hyper-aware of color for that reason, whether I'm painting, drawing, or taking photos. You should look at some of Marc Chagall's paintings -- I know you're talking about photography, but art cannot be limited to a single medium, and I learned more about photography through painting and studying master painters. The sense of color and composition you can take away from their work can, and will enhance yours. Chagall's use of color is untouchable -- it's quite something.

Mike makes a good point, explore some other mediums of art. You may very well take away something good.