Tuesday, October 19, 2010

What is an Image?


An Image is a word or series of words that evokes one or more of the senses. An image appeals to the senses. This is the foundation of imaginative writing. Use abstractions, generalizations and judgments in your writing as we want to envelop the reader into our world of words and help them to see and feel what we see and feel. Human beings are able to communicate largely because we are capable of these kinds of conceptual thinking.
*Abstractions are the names of ideas or concepts, which we cannot in themselves be experienced directly through one or more of our senses, such as intelligence, criticism, love, anger.
*Generalizations can only be vaguely visualized because they include too many of a given group: something, creatures, gym equipment.
*Judgments tell us what to think about something instead of showing it: beautiful, insidious, suspiciously.




Supply the color
What sounds do you hear?
What mood does the picture bring to mind?
What emotion does the picture elicit?
What taste do you remember as you look at the picture?


Imaginative Writing: The Elements of Craft, 3rd Edition, Janet Burroway, Penguin Academics, New York: 2011

43 comments:

  1. the colors i see is sort of a orange and black color. i hear the sounds of the ocean. it makes me feel like im in paradise. it brings a calm feeling to me. i taste fish from the ocean.

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  2. The color I see is yellow when I look at this picture.The sounds that I hear when I look at this image is the sound of the ocean breeze. The mood that comes to mind is a peaceful relaxing mood that is at peace. The taste that I remember while looking at this picture is a nice refreshing lemonade drink,I love to drink lemonade when I look at the sunset.

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  3. The colors are golden and light brown. I hear the sound of waves and bird chirping. The mood i get from the picture is relaxing and far away from the world. The taste i remmeber is the salty water.

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  4. I hear the splashing of waves against rocks, ducks quaching, and crickets chirping.
    This picture brings me to a calm and relaxed state of mind. This picture elicts a serine emotion. i remember tasting a strawberry bannana smoothie and a Hawaiian burger.

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  5. The colors in the image are orange and golden brown. I head the sounds of the water as it hits the rocks. The mood that comes to my mind when I see the image is very relaxing and tranquil. The emotions are very peaceful and it feels as I'm in a wonderful place. The taste I remember when looking at the image is the taste of the sand as I go deep into the water and fall upont the ground.

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  6. I hear the splashing of waves bumping against the rocks.I can hear the bird sing and the boats passing by.This picture brings me to me a relaxation into my mind. This picture elictsa emotion of happiness.As I can remember tasting a strawberry smoothie and a slice of pizzza.

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  7. When I look at this image I see blue, warm colors of beige, a dimmed oranges and illuminated yellows. I hear the sounds of soft waves brushing against the shoreline sand. It brings a mood of peace, elciting a mood of serenity and freedom. I can imagine the taste of salt when i look at the image as well.

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  8. The colors I see are orange and yellow that are caused by the sun set. The water in the ocean looks a shining pretty blue. I can hear how the water moves back and forth and how the air moves the palm trees causing a sensation of goose bumps. It brings a calm and relaxing mood. This is a place where I would like to go and forget about all my problems. Oranges and mangos come to mind when I see this pictures.

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  9. The colors in the picture are yellow, orange, gray, black, blue, and white. I hear the airplanes flying above, the waves as they travel to distant lands, the cry of the seagulls, and the palm tree leaves rustling in the wind. The mood of the picture is of serenity and relaxation, where one is in commune with nature. No jobs, no school, just the person witnessing nature's power. The emotion this picture releases is one of lazyiness. I want to drop everything from my schedule and relax. I taste seafood since I am a seafood fanatic. Eating seafood next to the beach is a pleasing experience. I ate shrimp and clam pasta there once, and I stared into the ocean wondering what other delicious creatures it has to offer.

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  10. The colors I see are bright and lively. The colors are orange, yellow, gray, black, and a really dark blue. I hear the sounds of the birds flying in the sky. The water of the shore brushing up against the sand. And the adults and children playing on the beach. This picture brings to mind an image of a quiet evening on the beach, or just someone staring out into the ocean in a lost daze. The picture brings calm and sweet emotion. When I look at the picture it just brings the taste of fresh fruits or juice, maybe even a little seafood.

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  11. The colors I see are a combination of gold and yellow. The sounds I hear waves crashing against the rocks, and the sea gulls roaming. The mood that takes over me is the feeling of peace and a sense of freedom. The image elicits an emotion of happiness. A salty taste is invoked when inspecting the image.

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  12. The colors I see in this image are light orange, bright yellow, light blue, and a shade of darker blue. The sounds that I hear are the sounds of smooth and gentle waves hittin the sandy beach, and a light breeze of air hitting the palm trees. The colors of the picture creates a calm and relaxing mood. I get an emotion of happiness and even though the mood of the picture is relaxing, I also get a sense of energy to do something fun. Last I get a taste to drink some kind of a smoothie, like Jamba Juice!:)

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  13. The colors I see are a bright yellow with orange all around and clouds that are sort of golden because they reflect the sun's light. I see blue gray and black colors as well. I hear the wind as it rubs against the leaves and the splashing of waves as they crash against each other.The mood created in me is peacful and tranquility. I get a claming and carefree emotion. At first I taste the slaty water but then I taste a delicious Pina Colada Smoothie.

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  14. The colors i see in this image are dark blue, shaded orange, bright yellow, and a very dark green. The sounds i hear the trees swaying side to side and the waves hitting the shore. The mood is relaxing and chill. The emotion I get when looking at this image is happiness and peaceful. I taste the salty mist in the air and the cold wind.

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  15. The colors that I see include a bright orange and yellow that make a beautiful sunset and black that represnts the trees and gray for the ocean. The sounds that I hear are the waves crashing into the rocks near the beach, the wind blowing through the trees and the sound of people on the beach getting ready to pack up their beach gear. The mood it creates is calm and relaxing because it is towards the end of the day and the sun is setting causing night to almost come. The emotion that this evokes is of sadness because the sun is setting and that means no more sun, but darkness. The taste that this reminds me of is the chedder cheese sunchips and an orange because they remind me of the color. The taste also includes the salty air from the ocean and the taste of gritty sand or dirt if I were to fall in the sand.

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  16. The colors I see are a orange, light light brown, yellow, and black. The sounds I hear are the sound of the waves, the breeze in the sky, and the trees swaying back and fourth. The mood this image has is a relaxing and peaceful one.The emotion I get is a happy and calm one. The taste this image gives is salt from the ocean

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  17. I see the beautiful shades of autumn caress the sky, and gently touch the horizon. I hear the sounds of calm waters, with the motion of trees swaying from side to side. I feel the emotions of calm and peace, along with bliss vibes from the quiet scenery. I taste refreshing iced tea and tropical fruit.

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  18. I see the beautiful beach in front of the mesmirising sunset. I smell the wind so sweet from the ocean and breeze as i feel it hit against my face. I hear the ocean creating a mellow moment within my body, i see the beautiful color of the whole horizon.

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  20. I see the sunset the color is golden and orange.The sound I hear are the sounds of waves and wind.The mood i get from this image is relaxing and peace.The emotion I get is happiness and peace.The taste i get from this picture is the salty water.

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  21. I see the gold. I hear the fire burning. I feel relaxed. My emotion is peaceful. I taste oranges.

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  22. I color is orangE. I hear the wind blowing. I feel calm. I taste a strawberry and banana smoothie

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  23. The colors I see are vibrant red, deep orange, soft white and midnight black.I hear the breathtaking roar he evokes. Fierce is the mood I feel, at the same time the emotion can be scary. The craziest part is the taste. I taste the blood...

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  24. The colors I see are oranges and yellows and a small spot of black. I hear the sounds of the waves from the calm ocean. I also hear the seagulls giving their finaly squak of the day. The picture gives me a calm and relaxed mood. The emotion I feel is, strangely enough, sadness. I tase a warm cup of appled cider and the sweet taste of pineapple.

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  25. The colors I see are a beautiful orange with yellow. I see the blue that the ocean beholds. I hear the waves roaring as they get smaller and smaller coming to the shore. I am in my most peaceful mood when I see this picture. I am happy and relaxed when I see this picture. It would be my runaway place when I need to get back to my own happy paradise. The taste that this picture gives me is from a coconut from El Salvador. The palm tree reminds me of the juicy coconuts that El Salvador is known for.

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  26. The colors I see are yellow and orange.
    I hear the wind blowing and the sound waves.
    The mood its brings is relaxation and calm.
    The emotion its brings is happiness.
    There is no taste in this picture.

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  27. The colors that I see are orange, yellow and blue. I hear the waves roaring to the edge of the ocean. I feel relaxed, free of all problems in paradise. I am happy and calm when I see this picture. The taste that this picture gives me is the delicious, juicy pineapples carved and filled with fruit and chamoy sauce from Puerto, Vallarta, Mexico.

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  28. The colors are very hazy with dull oranges, spotlight yellows, a few brown tones, a black sillouette of the palm trees. I hear seagulls skwacking, calm waves crashing towards the sandy shore, breeze brushing against the sand in my feet, my beach clothes, and the palm trees.The scenery gives me serenity and a feel for calmness. I can do nothing but stare and clear my mind of all thoughts. I feel refreshed and rejuvenated. I can taste the icy cold wind that passes through my nose and mouth. I can sort of taste the fresh salt in my tastebuds. I can also taste the fruit salad I ate at this place; it had pineapples, watermellon, cantalope, green and purple grapes, apples, oranges, kiwis, and as hint of fresh mint. I am on a tropical island during the sunset.

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  29. The sky is burnt orange with black highlights. It brings a peaceful mood to myself. It gives a feeling of love and care. I remember the taste of Popsicles.

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  30. There is a mix of yellows, and oranges. In a soft hush tone you hear the tide creeping up to the shore line. It brings a mood and emotion of calmness, and beauty. You can smell the salty water and soon after you taste the salt.

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  31. There are a variety of colors ranging from vibrant yellows and oranges to more dim colors like black and grey. The sounds that I hear are the ocean waves coming closer to the shore line. The mood and emotion that the image brings to me is peace, joy, and wonder. The taste that I remember is the salt water when it rushes to the shore line.

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  32. I see the an orange red raindow of color that brings me pice of mind. I hear the clashin of eaves. I tast the salty waters

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  33. I see warm colors blending into one another. Yellow-orange, gray-blue, and splotches of white. I hear waves clashing into one another, the cool wind blowing against the palm trees, and seaguls diving in the water searching for food. The mood is calming. I feel depressed. I remember pineapple juice when I see this picture.

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  34. I see a beautiful sunset kissed water accented with the beautiful glow from the sun's red orange rays. The water is at a calm and steady state of being and you can hear the trees rustling in the wind. The air is nice and warm and this picture gives me a feeling of comfort and relaxation. Seeing this photo puts me at a calm place

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  35. I see a beautiful red orange, ocean blue, and a hue of black. The sounds I hear are seagulls cooing and the waves moving. I feel relaxed and calm to the mind. No emotion comes from me because my mind is blank. The taste I want is salty popcorn, the orange color.

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  36. The sun is setting behind the horizon and the warm colors of orange and pink fill the sky. As I stand on the beach ,my heart flutters with excitement ,because the night will soon come upon us and the sky will be surrounded with stars and the glow from the beautiful moon will light the earth. Standing at the shore I hear the crashing of the waves and smell the salt that dances gracefully throughout the sea. As I place my hand into the shallow water I feel the seaweed flow between my fingers like a snake. The breeze is warm and consistent , pushing my hair back and forth. The excitement is unbearable and I just want to swim along with the fishes but I know it won't be long until my mother calls me in for supper. So I will wait until the next day to fulfill my wishes and become one with the sea.

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  37. The picture brings out a very orange yellowish color.
    I can hear the waves smash up agaisnt the beach as the seaguls soar through the air calling out to their fellow friends.
    This picture brings out a calm mellow mood that relieves all my stressful thoughts.
    I have a happy and joyous emotion when I glare at this picture.
    I can taste the salt water splash in my face.

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  38. I see bright gold and yellow colors. I hear birds chirping, the crisp water brushing against the shore, and leaves dancing in the cool breeze. The mood and emotion are relaxation. The taste that brings to mind are of fresh fruit.

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  39. I see the light yellowish and orange magnificent sunset reflecting upon the shiny dark blue ocean. I hear the crisp water clashing up against the shore and birds singing and the wind whistling. The mood that this picture brings out of me is relaxation and comfort. The emotion that I get from seeing this picture is happiness. I can taste the salty sea water as I submerge into the deep ocean.

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  40. The colors are orange and green. I hear the calm crash of the waves on onto the wet sand. The picture sets a mood of calmness and a happy emotion. I can taste the salty water, and the sand that went into my mouth after the wave flipped me over.

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  41. the picture above is really pretty and peaceful, it gives me a feeling of serenity. you notice every color in this picture, the oranges, yellows, and also a peach color

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  42. The colors I see are orange and yellow. I hear the waves crashing against the shore and the the wind whistling threw the palm trees. The picture brings a calm soothing mood. The emotion i feel when I see it is happiness. I taste the salty sea water and a hotdog from a vedor on the beach.

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  43. The colors I see are gold and a pale rose pink.It gives me the feeling of warmth in my chest.I hear the ring of silence along with occasional birds slowly chirping while flying by.I taste crisp air,with a slightly salty taste due to the surronding ocean.The mood is tranquil,very harmonious ,as if the whole image was destiny.

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