<p>This serene image by photographer James Blair succeeds all the more because of its cool blue palette. Every inch of the image says winter, peace, silence. Colors can imbue a photograph with a strong sense of mood. <i>—Annie Griffiths</i></p> <p><b>Photo Tip: </b>Blues tend to be cool colors, especially the blues that drift toward purple. When they dominate a scene, we feel a shiver—an emotional response to the color. One blast of yellow or red in a mostly blue scene will warm it up and change our reaction. Remember to use color creatively in an image to leave an overall impression on the viewer.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/product/books/photography/national-geographic-simply-beautiful-photographs">Enjoy more photos and buy the book <i>Simply Beautiful Photographs</i> »</a></p>