I chose this image as my final A3 print because i think it portrayed: good camera skills, aspects of abstract (the mixture of textures and shapes) and good use of utilizing enhancing tools such as sharpening and contrast.
It’s my favourite exposure because within the concept of ‘Abstract’, i ventured into the idea of abandonment and decay. This idea of utilizing surfaces of decay was to show the different textures side by side to new surfaces.
I chose this composition as my A4 print. This is due to again returning to contrasting surfaces: for example- the contrast of the man made bricks compared to the natural spider’s web. I also like these frames because they contrast yet compliment each other due to their colour palettes. The top image shows the cool colour palette with a few pops of the warm palette, compared to the bottom image’s warm colour palette with a centralized cool colour.
I chose these images as my final A5 frame. This is due to showing my camera skills showing examples of depth of field and area of focus. The top image is a prime example of utilizing focus because by using the camera settings, i was able to focus solely on the washing line in front, blurring the background. Similarly, the bottom image uses focus but in a different way. I was able to focus on one section the the line then create a blurred effect along the rest of it. This creates the sense of depth of field, just by focusing on one specific part.
I chose to present the images in this manner as i liked the triadic structure however still wanted to add a mild chaotic element by removing any symmetry while still allowing the viewer to easily follow along the piece horizontally. I believe this positioning also allows the viewer to appreciate the whole piece as in order to reach the photograph in the top right corner they must reach the top of the centerpiece, which i believe is the best photograph out of my collection.
Focus is defined as having or producing clear visual definition. The lens on a camera aids focus by directing the light into the desired position. Here are some diagrams below that better explain this feature
Depth of Field
Depth of field in the distance between the furthest object to the lens and the closest object. This technique is used to create high definition images that either focus on the foreground subject or the background subject as seen in the example images
“As a photographer, I draw inspiration from the island of Jersey on which I live: its sometime soft and delicate, sometime harsh and rugged coastline,
its traditional and contemporary architecture, its abundant flora and the individual characters of the locals.
Often, I interpret my subjects in a way that renders them almost abstract by focusing on details and minutiae which may otherwise pass unnoticed.
The results are images that become visual riddles which entice the viewer to explore and interpret them, while at the same time maintaining an aesthetic
quality which can be appreciated in its own right.
Conversely, many of my photographs pull back to capture the wider picture: from expansive seascapes to distant portraits and character observations, these
images seek to offer an overall view. Minimalist and sometimes stark, these photographs are often more Spartan than my abstract work through their focusing on detail contextualised within a vast setting. “
These are my initial choices for the final images. I have taken these abstract images in different ways, some I have taken close up or some from quite far away. I have used skills I learned in class cameras for most of them. I have used different focuses and have changed apertures and ISOs depending on the areas I was in when taking the images. A lot of the images I have created clearly show texture and contrast. This can be seen especially well on the image of the rope and can be seen well on the metal.
