I chose this image as my final piece out of the three as it contains similarities from both the other final images through their geometrical designs and similar triangular shapes that I previously created with the paper. I also chose this photograph as I did not want my project to to turn into an art project and wanted to create variation within my work. This photo was taken with inspiration from Hilla and Bernd Becher’s work in my typologies homework, but I also think it contains elements from other homeworks (such as line, repetition and pattern as well as abstract and texture) which is why i chose it.
This photograph uses Ansel Adams zone system with contrasts from light to dark within the picture creating a photo with varied tones. One reason I like this photo is because of the reflection in which the building has that mirrors the clouds from behind, making the building bright on one side, and dark on the other. This photo also shows repetition through the thin black lines on the building creating a pattern, contrasting with the other side which does not. The building also has a thin black line outlining it, emphasising the structural properties as well as abstract appearance that it has. The fast shutter speed and sharp focus used to take the photo shows the details on the building as well as the clouds behind also showing texture and pattern. The composition of this photograph is aesthetically pleasing through its symetrical appearance.
Overall this project has allowed me to develop my understanding and knowledge of camera skills, and my ability to take better photographs, as well as allowing me to explore artists linking to my work in depth.
I wanted to incorporate this effect into many of my photos taken, and do decided to do this through corners of color paintings and instruments to mimic this style.
I used this mind map as my basis for the shoot, where I would occasionally use this to find what I needed to focus on most importantly. From this these were my results in the shoot:
From here I decided it would be best to cut the shoot down into ten images, through this it would make it easier for me to identify the photo I think is best in the shoot. These are my top ten images of the shoot:
I chose this image as my final photo, as I thought it best matched with the style of photography I wanted. Which incorporated an element of graphic design into the imagery, making it simple but visually pleasing to the eye.
As much as I liked his work, I decided to mainly focus on reflections made by the water, and since I lived next to the beach I thought this would be an ideal idea to do.
I used this as a basis for my shoot, so when taking the pictures would know what to specify on.
From these images taken, I chose the top ten out of the shoot, to narrow down and edit which one overall I think should be my final picture.
I chose this image because I loved the detail within the crashing wave on the shoreline, whilst the contrast between the darkness of the wave and the foam in my opinion make a dramatic effect. I also loved how the composition of the wave slanted across the frame, creating an almost abstract effect to it all.
I first experimented with colours and changed the hue of the photos in photoshop and decreased the brightness so the colours weren’t too vibrant. I chose this photo as I think it represents abstract photography well through the solid bold colours and geometrical shapes I created by layering and cutting coloured pieces of paper. I tried to focused on creating contrasts between light and dark pieces of card to emphasise there colour. I personally like the red and pink coloured photos as I think they are the most bold and striking images.
1) Find a texture - Finding textures is easy, you can find them in almost anything around you that catches your eye.
2) Equipment - You will want to keep your aperture at about f/8, as you don't want to introduce shutter shake, which is what you want to avoid the most.
3) Light - You should mainly use natural light like the sun to take pictures like these, as the rays of light will hit the texture at an angle creating an effect. Whereas inside you obviously need a off-camera light, which can imitate sunlight.
4) Depth of field - By messing with the depth of field, you are able to create a seemless effect within the image, to perfectly blend a pattern into a backdrop.
5) Mix - By mixing contrasting colours together, it is able to create an effect which is visually pleasing to the eye, due to an introduced twist.
