Backwaters of the Mississippi River late Wednesday afternoon. This is an example of rhythm.

A reflection in the Mississippi River on Wednesday afternoon. This is an example of balance.

The sun hits the weeds in this field Wednesday evening, giving them a softer glow. This is an example of contrast.

A boat on the Mississippi River in Winona, Minnesota on Wednesday evening. This is an example of perspective and depth.

Shady shore along the backwaters of the Mississippi River near Winona on Wednesday evening. This is an example of figure and ground.

Construction workers on the bridge over the Mississippi River in Winona on Tuesday. This is an example of dynamic tension.

The Mississippi River by Prairie Island on Wednesday afternoon. This is an example of Gestalt's law of continuation.

A grasshopper rests on a rock on the bank of the Mississippi River Wednesday afternoon. This is an example of visual weight.

Lily pads blanket the Mississippi River in the backwaters near Winona on Wednesday afternoon. This is an example of pattern.