Varying the size of items depending on their placement can create a feeling of depth.
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All the animals are positioned in their respective spots in the scene, but the image looks flat.
The jungle is filled with exotic animals of all types.
Even though the tiger is a large animal, making it smaller than the parrot creates the illusion that it is farther away. Increase this effect by positioning the tiger near the back of the scene.
The jungle is filled with exotic animals of all types.
The implied depth and distance in a scene can guide placement and size of characters and objects.
All the characters are the same size, but the scene's perspective makes some look large, while others look small.
Use the scene to your advantage by placing objects and characters strategically. The scene already has depth; place things accordingly to help the illusion of distance.