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.

In order to further develop my photographic investigation into diverse nature, I have decided to analyze 5 of my primary source images. I have chosen one image from shoot 8, one from shoot 7, one from shoot 5 and another two from shoot 6.

Image 1:

This image was taken in my response to the colour ‘green’, shoot 7. Although it incorporates clear evidence of vibrant shades of green, it also exhibits a range of other colours and tonal contrasts. As this project I am focusing in on the beauty of nature and zooming in on how nature can produce such unique and wonderful structures and forms, I thought this was a perfect capture. This product of nature represents how zooming in on seemingly simple and everyday things can be surprisingly interesting. Each leaf of this plant is different, from pattern and shape, to size and colour. The striking pinks, greens, yellows and reds all come together to portray a energetic and dynamic picture of nature close-up.

Image 2:

I like this image as it is fairly abstract and unique to my other primary source. I took this from a birds-view point at the top of a fish bowl, for a different perspective. The combination of the water and movement of the fish, has created a blurred effect. This photograph is unedited and original, despite it looking altered. The flamboyant orange colour of the fish contrasts with the paler background, and the three-dimensional bubbles above, on the surface of the water.

Image 3:

This photograph was taken in shoot 5, responding to the works of Rinko Kawauchi, a sublime photographer who uses light to her advantage to capture the basic beauty of the world, au naturel. I really enjoyed this shoot as I came out with a large collection of successful images resembling hers. This particular photograph was captured at St Ouen’s Bay, towards the end of the sunsetting. It is a relatively basic image, but has clear composition and a split horizon. The top of the horizon has a subtle orange glow, fading into the blue of the sky and ocean below. At the bottom of the horizon, the waves fan out into the sand in opposing directions. Due to the time of capture, this image is fairly underexposed, giving the photograph an alternative feel than nature’s usual colourful and bright visual.

Image 4:

Taken in response to natural patterns, this photograph is clearly evident of natural texture and shape as a result of natural processes. Taken along a coastline, my image shows the layering of rock and the interesting form it has created. The sand has been eroded through wind, waves and erosional processes like abrasion, furthermore allowing me to witness the end product of nature’s ways. The sand fades into the dark, murky water, becoming less intricate and distinguishable towards the top of the photograph. The light was prime at the time I captured this, the sunlight giving me full exposure of the detail of the sand and rock, displaying each individual line and curve in all its beauty.

Image 5:

In this image from shoot 8, I have focused in on the element of light and how it interacts with nature. I’ve captured the sunlight hitting the water, creating a beam of light on the sea surface. The pale yellow light glows on the dull water, radiating the waves and movement of the water.