Extra Credit

This is a typical time magazine cover, except that besides the border and the text, everything is in black and white. The black and white, paired with the red borders and the red text create a strong contrast with each other and help set each other to stand out, particularly the text which says "TIME". In this cover, the text is seen very clearly because the layout is really clean, with very little color to distract or dominate the attention. The text is laid out in a clean bright white color laid against a solid pitch black background. The image on the left on the other hand, is not as simple or sharp as the text. Instead it is rich in TONE with different values of black, gray and white that create the dramatic effect even without the (other RGB) colors. Since it is black and white, the TEXTURE is also more noticeable in the subject's features with the fine details captured in a photograph. You can see the lines and patterns on her white veil, the wrinkles on her face, the fine lines which make up the strands on her hair and her complexion. While the range of colors are obviously limited, this duo toned cover gives a strong yet balanced expression. The border and the magazine title might be boldly and brightly colored, but to balance the strength of that, the subject or image counters that in black and white through tone and texture on one side, while the clear text balances it on the other side.