Emphasis is an area that first attracts attention in a composition. This area is more important when compared to the other objects or elements in a composition. This can be by contrast of values, more colors, and placement in the format.
In this picture your attention is immediately attracted to the red lit candle to the left of the image. This shows emphasis by making that candle stand out from the other unlit candles. It is the only one lit and is red opposed to the other grey ones. The way it attracts your attention to that specific point is emphasis.
Emphasis is an area that first attracts attention in a composition. This area is more important when compared to the other objects or elements in a composition. This can be by contrast of values, more colors, and placement in the format.
In this picture your attention is immediately attracted to the red lit candle to the left of the image. This shows emphasis by making that candle stand out from the other unlit candles. It is the only one lit and is red opposed to the other grey ones. The way it attracts your attention to that specific point is emphasis.
