In this magazine layout, I believe the use of contrast adds to the success of the design. The contrast in color helps us see the strong juxtaposition between the two wolves. The contrast in scale of the wolves displays the importance of the article. The image and the article show contrast because they are competing in size and depth. The color used in the article complements the colors in the photo, creating harmony between the photo and story.
In this magazine cover, I believe the poor use of contrast adds to the failure of this design. The contrast in color and tone can be frustrating or too much for the viewer. The red used in the cover are all the same hue, so the contrast isn't strong enough for the viewer to differentiate what those objects are. The layout gets confusing because of all the bold colors especially from a distance pr if you squint your eyes. However the bottom does contrast with the top of the page because of the lightness and darkness. However if we were only to focus on the top, it doesn't seem to work well.
Photos found at:
http://www.xenu.net/archive/media/time910605.html
http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/Animals/Archives/2005/Africas-Lone-Wolf.aspx
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