Red, being a color rich in symbolism, can play a crucial role in conveying meaning in photographs. Incorporating the color red into photography denotes passion and bold emotion. Red is a color that commands attention.
We will be posting images that have something red. In this hidden walkway in Charlotte, North Carolina, the red patio umbrella captures one’s attention. The two flags are eye-catching too.
Exploring Charlotte
Guzmania is a popular genus of bromeliad. While their colorful flower bracts are popular in public indoor spaces they grow naturally from Florida to Brazil and are particularly common in Costa Rica and Columbia. Most Guzmania are epiphytic meaning they use their roots to attach to a host plant such as a tree rather than grow in the ground. Epiphytes are not parasitic and do not cause any damage to their host. The Passion is a hybrid Guzmania seen at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden..
As one of the rarest and most powerful colors in nature, red is particularly important to photographers. With the historic associations between the color red and the emotions of passion and excitement, it’s no surprise that this is a very active color.
In this busy side street, the red umbrella, though partly hidden, draws attention.
