Photo of the Day

This is National Geogrpahic's photo of the day. It features a man sitting on a bench overlooking Bourtzi Castle in Nafplion, Greece.

What is unique about this picture is its color tone. The photograph has a very sandy-like tone, which makes it seem like a more old fashioned photograph. The sandy color also suggests a more solemn feeling. If the colors were brighter, the photo would suggest a happier feeling. Photographers often use photoshop or put a filter on their camera lens to alter the color tone of their photographs in order to strategically suggest the feeling they are trying to portray.


What is also unique about this photograph is the man sitting on the bench. By including the man, the photograph becomes more real and relatable. It makes you realize that the beautiful scenery the man is looking at is an actual place in the world. Sometimes including humans and animals in photographs makes it easier for the viewer to connect to the image. 


For more photos of the day, visit the National Geographic Web Page.