Within Fernando Maselli’s pictures he will refrain from using people to primarily focus in on the sublime environment. I think that also without the presence of people shows the environment that we could have without the presence of people that often destroy it. I wanted to include people in this second shoot to try and portray my ideas about having a society that cares for and looks after the environment. Threw directing my model, i tried to capture her engaging with the environment and appreciating it whilst not disturbing or destroying it. The intentions for this shoot were to focus in on the future of our community that i believe in where everybody can appreciate and respect nature.

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Edited Images (Lightroom)

I believe this shoot was successful in responding to the artist I have researched however incorporating my own ideas too. Within these photos i have used my model to show a sense of appropriation of the sublime. Overall, i believe that the edits are effective in the way that they stand out especially with the natural light upon my models face. Also, the contrast and colors help to reach out to the viewer and bring the image to life with an emotional connection between the viewer and the environment. The way in which i have directed my model to be looking at the nature was intentionally created to influence the viewer to imitate these actions when also surrounded by a sublime environment.

Analysis

I think that this image has been my most successful in connecting my message with the audience and for aesthetics too. I believe that the dark background creates a strong contrast between the waterfall droplets, model and rock formations. These features are the main focal points in creating the story I intend and therefore the dark background is effective in showing this off. I have directed my model well in her position and the way that the natural light has illuminated her face to highlight her facial expressions and emotional connection with the environment. This was the most important factor when constructing this shoot and i believe that it has worked out well. I ensured that my model wore a white top so that the contrast was prominent and she stood out as the main subject. Another reason that this image was a success was due to the expression on the models face that comes across as natural and relaxed. I used a fast shutter speed to try and capture the water droplets however  there is still motion blur on the droplets which help in creating the falling water effect which was occurring from the waterfall.