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4. Conclusion:

To conclude, I have produced photographs from both of the European islands. These demonstrate the significant differences in the cultures behaviours and environment of these locations. In Madeira I took pictures whilst emulating Sebastião Salgado’s work; this meant that I took many landscapes of natural land and local people. For Jersey I gained inspiration from David Alan Harvey. I tried to respond to their work by photographing in a similar style. Experimenting with black and white filters was most suitable for my responses on Salgado’s work. On the other hand, I reinforced brighter colours into my work that emulated Harvey’s. Throughout this investigation, I learnt many things. I gained an understanding for the different locations that photographers depict and how they can impact people. I also explored how the contrasts of modern and old things can change the way in which we view the world and our life choices. I also touched upon culture and how the different photographers view their craft. Additionally, I considered many negatives, positives and connections in my work. I believe that Salgado’s work was the most influential as it inspired me to want to maintain the environment pristine. Harvey’s photograph’s allowed me to admire modern culture and experience it through the lens. His work was equally creative but his documentary style demonstrated differences to Salgado’s. Personally, I would love to live in an uninhabited and cultural place like Salgado depicts. Therefore, like others my desire to live there is so great that I believe it would positively impact my life, emotions and views. However, I would want to avoid the certain situations shown in Harvey’s images as I think that they are negative influences in my life. To summarise, each person has a different mind-set on which type of location best suits them, however it is possible to disregard the circumstances and live happily. For instance, my grandmother was born in Madeira and after living in Jersey then returning home she still states that: “I prefer to live in Jersey.” Some of my questions have been left unanswered as there is no straight response. For my outcomes, I chose photographs that inhabited strong focal points and had texture and depth to them. Particularly in street photography, I picked ones with the most meaningful expressions that caught my eye.

5. Bibliography:

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  1. Points for improvement:
    Combine all parts of your Personal study together as final draft
    Personal study; what did you learn from your investigation?
    Link your completed blurb book to the blog and present your final outcomes.
    Consider that you have to make connections , and record ( take pictures) that are relevant to your research. When you present, ensure that you show a critical understanding in your evaluations making links between visual and other elements, such as meaning metaphor and social. I your evaluation you must use and display your understanding of your research. What is the driving force find of Salgado, consider this quote from him “When I was just starting out, I met Cartier-Bresson. He wasn’t young in age but, in his mind, he was the youngest person I’d ever met. He told me it was necessary to trust my instincts, be inside my work, and set aside my ego. In the end, my photography turned out very different to his, but I believe we were coming from the same place.” – Sebastiao Salgado – See more at: http://www.johnpaulcaponigro.com/blog/13998/36-quotes-by-photographer-sebasiao-salgado/#sthash.o5prnhN0.dpuf Just reading this gives you a feeling of the man, how does it effect you?

    Make sure you print and mount all previous work,
    Add in Tableaux finals, You still have several prints to mount and sort out before the exam.
    Also revisit some over your previous work: In the summer term you researched several art movements. They dd however read like a list, try to gather your thoughts on these, what do they mean to you, what have you learnt from the process.

    Have you printed the blue blanket series from St Malo or the images from Portugal both of which will bring you more AO3 and 4 marks.

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