Moonrise Kingdom Scene Shot

I chose this screen shot to analyze because it represented where Sam and Suzy are up until now. I also found it humorous watching the cat pops its head out of the basket as the record is playing something about every kind of bird imaginable whirling around. It not only establishes the next scene where Sam and Suzy stake their claim to the land; a  slice of paradise for Sam and Suzy, as well as the cat.

The composition in this scene is picture-perfect. We are looking at this scene through the point-of-view of both Sam and Suzy. This shot is an establishing shot of them claiming their land. There are no actors present in this shot other than the cat. The setting takes place on a sandy beach with tranquil water resting gently on the sand. Placed in a cove, there are rocky hills with some greenery on the left and right side. These hills insulate and protect the kids' privacy. Lying on the sand, we see mostly Suzy and some of Sam's belongings (a stereotype of a woman who packs more than a man). These items are arranged in such a way where the tall items are placed to the right and left with an opening in the middle creating this beautiful view into the horizon. The position of the camera is low and uses a deep-focus shot. It focuses on Sam and Suzy's possessions organized on the sand while capturing the environment around and in front of them. The objects lying on the sand are important to Suzy, such as her record player, her cat in the basket, her book, suitcase, purse, and other miscellaneous bags tucked away. 

This scene is bright and cheerful; continuity of color is maintained throughout much of the film. The coloring goes hand in hand with summertime. The only sound you hear is the record playing a tune about "every kind of bird imaginable whirling around," as the cat pops its head out of the basket and looks around. This shot is well balanced and captures the essence of what is happening visually.