I think this works because it is so outrageous in colors and composition yet breaks most rules.
Proper Exposure
No blurring or fuzziness around objects
Details in highlights and Shadows
Saturated color
Correct color balance
Correct color fidelity (colors match those in the real world)
Attention-getting subject
Universal theme (intangible - ie. mother's love)
Principle of thirds (hmmmm... have I ever mentioned that one? LOL!)
Easily identifiable theme (intangible)
Easily identifiable subject (tangible)
Subject emphasis (placement, relative size, framing, converging lines, selective focus, No unnecessary background or foreground clutter
No elements that compete for attention
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