You have until Friday 17th February to finalise your best landscape images. You can choose 3-5 images. Choose wisely…
- you must show a thorough and clear understanding of your influences and inspiration (distinguishing features) (AO1)
- you must show a skillful ability to capture light and correctly / creatively expose your images (AO3)
- you must show a range of editing skills…that are informed by your choice of photographer (AO2)
- you can explore and develop a range of images that illustrate your critical understanding of a particular kind of landscape (AO4)
Your Concept and Context
- to display a higher level of learning and understanding your final blog posts must show an exploration of a theme, a topic or even a title inspired by these sub-genres
- documentary…commenting on a range or type of landscape, exposing the “truth” about the areas we live in etc
- surrealist…composing unreal or imaginary landscapes, possibly dystopian settings
- abstract…an exploration of alternative beauty, capturing light, colour, shape, reflections etc
- romanticised…a celebration of natural rawness, wonder and awe inspired by painting, poetry, drama and music
Possible titles to choose from…
Dereliction / Isolation / Lonely Places / Open Spaces / Close ups / Freedom / Juxtaposition / Old and new / Erosion / Altered Landscapes / Utopia / Dystopia / Wastelands / Barren / Skyscapes / Urban Decay / Former Glories / Habitats / Social Hierarchies / Entrances and Exits / Storage / Car Parks / Looking out and Looking in / Territory / Domain / The Realm / Concealed and Revealed
Tanja Deman and the concept of Collective Narratives
Link here : https://photogrist.com/tanja-deman/
You may want to try a range of experiments inspired by these…
Presentation // grouping of images
or you may want to include animation, time lapse film or other forms of image presentation like…
Koyaanisqatsi ( “life out of balance,” this renowned documentary reveals how humanity has grown apart from nature. Featuring extensive footage of natural landscapes and elemental forces, the film gives way to many scenes of modern civilization and technology.)
You can use this link to help with analysis…
http://www.photopedagogy.com/photo-literacy.html