In a small, tranquil pond shimmering under the orange glow of a dying sunset, a backswimmer insect propels itself across the still water. The camera is positioned at water-level, looking over the surface towards a line of shadowy, imposing forest trees in the distance. The insect is centered in the frame, its delicate movements stirring gentle ripples that spread out across the water.
Suddenly and surprisingly, a group of protesters emerges from the treeline, shouting and waving banners. They are illuminated by a harsh, artificial light from the torches they carry, turning their figures into dark silhouettes. Their voices grow louder, harsh and hissing, vibrating the tranquil openness of the pond scene.
Contrast the peaceful aura of the pond and insect with the violent presence of the protesters. The light from the torches casts long, jagged shadows that disrupt the smooth textures of the pond scene and emphasize the disorder of the ultrarightists.
The camera pans slowly from the insect to the distant scene of chaos, using the length and depth of the pond as a line of transition from peace to turmoil. Balance the elements of stillness and action, focussing viewer’s eye at the contrast and dynamics between the foreground and background scenes.