Figure Ground Relationship

My first impression of the photo is that it is very simple...not much going on in it. My eye is drawn to the black ring box first...then I am curious to see what is inside.

In front of me is a tiled floor where a black velvet ring box is placed. Inside the box is a beautiful engagement ring...with a medium sized pink stone and many smaller stones around it.

The whole photo is taken at a slight angle. The box with the ring inside is the focal point, however it is not in the center but off to the side and closer to the corner. The lines on the tiled floor lead the eye to look at the dark black box.

This photo tells a story of a new change in a person's life. Mine. A ring such as this speaks of commitment and love. Apparently the man she loves must know and love her well to get her such a personal ring. The noun I would use to describe this photo is commitment.

My photo doesn't relate to many of William Kentridge's drawings. Manyy of them have human subjects. However he has a couple of drawings that this photo could relate to. Ulissee: ECHO Scan Slide Bottle is one. It is a simple bottle on a black background. It compares to my photo in its simplicity of background and focal point of one object.