Contrast, Harmony, and Balance

I took this photo near the top of Boulder Mountain in central Utah a few years ago.  It illustrates the principles of size contrast between the tree in the near ground against the tress in the background giving the perception of being in a clearing in the middle of a forest (which we were).  It also shows position contrast by showing the side of the one tree and only the tops of the others.  We can also see the contrast between the blackness of the trees against the relatively bright night sky.  At first glance, the photo may seem asymmetrical in balance because of the close-up tree on the left.  However, I feel the tree is somewhat balanced by the Milky Way's appearance on the right side of the photo mirroring the orientation of the tree.  For me, the photo is harmonious in that it feels entirely consistent with its setting.  Boulder Mountain is a world-famous location for stargazing because it is so isolated from bright city lights and this photo shows that.  The photo's consonance gives the feeling of tranquility and seclusion; who knows how far away the nearest human was at the time.