PicsArt Monthly PicsArt Monthly Magazine July Issue 2015 | Page 74

FEATURED : Photo Landscapes are a dime a dozen in the photography world, and it’s hard to catch a viewer’s eye with so many photos out there. But when you come across the work of Jacobs Chong (@jacobschong), you can’t help but be drawn into the world he creates in his stunning landscapes. In this shot, Jacobs turns the world upsidedown with his use of reflection in the still water. The centered horizon makes for a balanced and harmonious composition, which is perfectly in line with the calm water and tranquil sky. FIRST LIGHT 74 | PicsArt Monthly Jacobs’ use of foreground, middleground, and background keep this image from appearing flat, which is a problem that many landscape photographers face. Lastly, the soft color tones contrast with the dramatic streak of the day’s first light to create a powerful and engaging composition. Thanks to Jacobs’ keen sense of composition, light, and color, we bear witness to a rare moment of calm through this image, as the sun peeks over the horizon and a small town awakens.