applied photography final
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Street Photography
Graffiti tags on the walls of this overpass stood out to me as I walked along it
therefore I intended to create a loud image by heightening the clarity to bring out
the vibrant colours of the tags.
I stumbled upon this hidden spot and it made me feel confined due to the metal
chain barrier and the bars on the door. I then noticed the man had crosses for eyes
which signifies death so whilst editing this image I attempted to give it a darker feel
by bringing out the cold tones.
I purposely took this image from this angle as I wanted to create the feeling of
depth. I toned down the sharpness which produced softer edges to combat the
foggy weather conditions that also emphasise the depth perception of the image.
I find this image that I took particularly interesting as the derelict building has a
negative vibe which is especially shown through scaffolding and the absence of
windows yet the graffiti gives it life through the fresh and bright use of colours.
Overall the conflicting contrast of colours create a visual oxymoron which is what I
attempted to emphasise whilst editing.
To embody the neon colours with a more physical aspect I increased the hue of the
image. When I first came across this graffiti I did not understand the message
therefore I stood at this unusual angle whilst taking this photograph to reflect my
feeling of confusion.
I have emphasised the cold colours used in this piece by creating a blue tint which
ties into the emotion of feeling down. I did this because whilst looking at this image
I interpreted it in a way that made me feel uneasy as I felt that it was created by
somebody that was trying to express their negative feelings.
‘Fear of a crap planet’ is a statement that many people can relate to and I felt
connected with this image. It is an emotive and effective piece of art and has a
realism element. I zoomed in on this shot as it was not possible to capture it
otherwise and I increased the contrast levels as I felt it was a necessity to convey
the deep meaning.
I am unsatisfied with this image. I faced difficulties trying to capture it due to the
busyness of the road. However, it was the photograph on the left that particularly
drew my attention. I cropped this image and sharpened it to underline the amazing
detail.
This street art is an example of how culture can be communicated to the public in
art form. I did not feel the need to edit this photograph too much as the image and
Bob Marley’s inspirational quote alone is strong enough.
This piece depicts a strong message that I believe is linked to religious beliefs. It is
aesthetically pleasing as the amount of attention to detail included is fascinating. I
took it from a lower angle to represent the woman as a hierarchal figure.
Landscape photography
Although a wide-angle lens was not used for this shot, I attempted to take this
photograph as wide as possible to gain as much as I could from the autumnal
scenery. I believe the pathway and how the accompanying trees focus around a
central point creates an essence of mystery.
This is an example of architectural landscape. The front of the photo is more in
focus which draws attention to the greenery. However, the well established building
in the background remains a prominent part of the landscape.
Portrait photography
I used a phone light to enhance the quality of lighting in this photograph. The white
background gives a better outline of the model.
I decided to take a close-up side profile shot for this genre simply to show the
model from a different angle. This use of lighting and the positioning of the model
meant that a small shadow was projected onto the canvas.
Sport/action shot photography
I used my smart phone camera to capture this action shot as it has a fast shutter
speed and it allows for burst photos. This was a more convenient way of taking
this photo and I wanted to demonstrate another form of technology.
I set my camera to have a fast shutter speed, however, it took me a couple of
attempts to get the perfect shot and I am aware that the background is a little off-
putting. I turned up the brightness as the skatepark was fairly dark but I was unable
to use flash as it would have been too distracting. Overall I am happy with the
result.
Social documentary photography
I wanted to capture a festive social element whilst exploring social documentary
photography because it was relevant to the time I was taking photos. The image
was made warmer by making changes to the contrast which relates to the joyful
feeling of Christmas.
Pathetic fallacy was present when relating this image that was captured on a rainy
day to the feelings it creates- negativity. The abandoned office chair leaves many
unanswered questions. I slightly heightened the blacks of this photograph to give it
a spooky feel.
Fashion photography
I heightened the temperature on this image as the model is modelling winter
accessories including the bobble hat and scarf therefore I wanted the image to
portray warmth. I believe that the plain brick background is effective and
compliments the colours in the model’s outfit.
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