The Gestalt principles apply to this photograph in many ways. Take the principle of figure to ground for example; the contrast between the road line (foreground) and the sky (Background) demonstrates the difference  between negative and positive space. The photograph also shows amazing contrast between color with the road as dark and sky as light, but are harmonized by the snow on the road to blend them and exhibits but another Gestalt principle; the law of closure.

I love the way an artist can bring so much life to a canvas. In this specific piece of art the artist uses different design aspects that appeals to me. One aspect the artist uses is the different hues and intensity of the color, and they way they use the harshness and softness of the color to bring this raven to life. Another way the artist uses the color is the change from an acrylic harder texture to a softer watercolor texture to bring the negative and positive space together. Another design aspect the artist uses is their way of not using harsh lines and giving the panting a softer feel.