Definition of Tone

Dictionary Definition:
Quality of color. It has to do with whether or not a colour is warm or cold, bright or dull, light or dim and pure or "otherwise"

Describing Words

• Light
• Dark
• Bright
• Dull
• Dim 

4 annotated images of tone

The tone in this image is dull and dim which adds to the context of the photo which seems to be loneliness and being deserted. The tone used in this image is quite negative which gives the feel that the context of the image is negative. I like this image because the tone of the image reflects the mood of the image. 

The tone in this image is bright and light. This gives the mood of optimism, and because it is a leaf we can assume that it is looking at nature in a positive aspect. I like this image because, again, the mood of the picture is being reflected in the tone. 

The tone of this image is dim however i don't think this is meant to be thought of in a negative way because it is images of a wedding. I think the tone in this image reflects the idea of memory and therefore tainted as with memories you cannot remember them easily and clearly. The tone in this image could also represent being sentimental and perhaps nostalgic. I like this image because it represents memory to me. 

This images tone is very bright and light which represents happiness and makes the area seem quite idealistic, which gives me the idea that this image could possibly be used in advertising. I like this image because it represents optimism and is quite an uplifting picture. If the tone was dark it would give the idea that the area is possibly very boring, dull and isolated. 

My own definition:

Shading the image to be light or dark.