Image 1:

I really like my image below, taken in Shoot 7. There is a lot going on in this image, split up by the tree structures in the foreground. From subtle, pale shades of green to darker, prominent shades, my image captures the wide spectrum of colour contrasts in nature and how this presents the most sublime landscapes. Due to high camera quality and prime time of light exposure, I was able to photograph the intricate detail of the landscape; from the reflection in the water to the outline of each individual tree in the background and leaf in the foreground. This image was taken at Queen’s Valley Reservoir. The reservoir has a natural wealth of flora and fauna and is home to many species of birds and wildlife.

Image 2:

This image was taken in Shoot 3, based around cloudscapes. This particular photograph was edited in response to the photographer John Day. Day heavily edits his photographs of cloudscapes to emphasize the cloud outlines and bold colours of the sky behind. In order to respond effectively, I edited my photograph in Lightroom, increasing the clarity, contrast and vibrance to get an unusual capture of the sky above. The small-scale seagulls scattered in the photograph emphasize the immense size of the clouds.

Image 3:

The composition of this image differs from my other large-scale format photographs. I thought a panoramic picture would be an interesting response to cloudscapes. This image was edited in response to Alfred Stieglitz, a photographer who created a famous series of cloudscapes called Equivalents. I firstly edited it into black and white but thought this wasn’t enough to portray the stormy sky visual I was hoping for. I consequently increased the clarity and shadows of the photograph, which created a more distinct horizon line and contrast within the separate clouds.

Image 4:

Another black and white edit taken at Queen’s Valley Reservoir, I have captured the water and 3 geese int the foreground, and vegetation in the background. The black and white edit has created clear tonal contrasts of white, black and grey, following Ansel Adam’s zone system. The water is calm, with little visual movement and almost looks like a dry surface with the geese on the surface. This image is much more tranquil and serene compared to image 3, an element of nature I wanted to capture.