I have chosen two images from each two photoshoots I’ve done. Land erosion and Electric towers. In this blog post i will be focusing on relating my images back to Axel Braun and Anthropocene.

Land Erosion- Photoshoot 1

(Three final images)

ANALYSIS:

This image shows a clear representation of land erosion. You can see all the rocks from which they would’ve fallen from the cliff side, and how it has created a ‘ditch’. I like the contrast between plants, land and harsh rocks/ debris it makes the focus on the image stand out (the landslide). This relates to Anthropocene, as in a peaceful natural area by the cliff there has been damage to the area. In the picture you can see a man made digger which also gives the impression that humans also had a part in it. Axel Braun’s research deals with controversial infrastructure projects, tautology as an attempt to understand reality, and failed utopias in art and architecture. He mainly takes landscape pictures, I feel like this is something he would photograph however without it being in black and white. I had to have this image in black and white due to the blurriness, it slightly hides it and focuses less on the sharpness of the colour.

ANALYSIS:

This image shows a pond surrounded in greenery. I like how the sky reflects onto the water giving off a peaceful feeling and also how you can see at the bottom of the image leaves covering it slightly. Whilst editing this picture I made the exposure a bit lighter so the greenery surrounding the pond is visible, I couldn’t make it too light otherwise it wouldn’t have the same effect it gives off now with the darkness creating a peaceful scene. The bank around the pond is slowly falling into it, which is where you see land erosion in this image. Axel Braun has several images where he includes rivers/ ponds through natural areas such as fields, woods and anywhere without man made structures. I like how its not that obvious but is still present in the image and almost gives off a feeling that you dont know how deep or large the pond is and really how it formed; knowing once there was just grass and leaves there.

ANALYSIS:

This image doesn’t particularly show land erosion but I am using it as it relates back to Anthropocene and Axel Braun. Just off the side of a cliff path several man made structures are put into place, roads have been made which stand out as they are randomly placed on the cliff. I like the detail of the waves crashing against the rocks underneath and how secluded this buildings are. its a simple landscape yet still represents Anthropocene (Axel Braun’s technique).

Electric Towers- Photoshoot 2

(Two final images)

ANALYSIS:

This image was primarily inspired by Axel Braun’s images of electric towers, the composition in the image is the main aspect. All the bushes/ trees are at the same level and then the electric tower stands out with its height. However electric towers aren’t usually taken much notice of but when you analyse them they are such simple yet interesting structures in the most quietest peaceful areas. I darkened the bushes below the tower so that the tower itself was mainly focused on. I like the positioning of the clouds too because it really helps show how tall and significant the tower is. Once again linking to Anthropocene as it stands out amongst the nature which surround’s it.

ANALYSIS:

This is a weather radar tower, once again located in a very rural area.