principles of design

balance ~ i think the color of the water and sky help even out and balance the colors of the trees.
proportion ~ to me, this picture seems fairly balanced in size. there is a lot of water, but the trees and huge mountains behind it help even it out and help it look more proportionate.
rhythm ~ this picture flows well because you can tell the water goes on for a while and the trees and mountains stretch across it.
emphasis ~ when i first look at this picture, i see the greenery. not only is it a huge part of the picture, but you can see its reflection in the water, which makes it pop more.
unity ~ there is a lot of unity in this picture because the water, trees, mountains, and sky stay consistent throughout the whole picture.