Discussion

Initially, when given the starting points of the new project I was firstly leaning towards the topic of Weather and at first I thought that Evidence was the worst starting point to chose. This is because I thought that Evidence was particularly narrow, only creating opportunities to explore to experiment with crime, guns, knives, blood etc. However, I eventually realised that Evidence wasn't as narrow as I first believed and discovered that it was extremely broad, in fact the broadest of all topics. By creating a mindmap I realised almost everything can indicate evidence in some way. All actions have a cause and therefore everything is Evidence of an action or previous events. Below is the mindmap of my initial reaction and response in relation to the ways in which I can explore the starting point. Creating potential routes and pathways for my experimentation and development.

As I now know the topic of Evidence is considerably broad, I have begun to confine my ideas towards specific topics and themes. I have decided to begin experimenting with the topics of the weather, weathering and damage which can all interlink with each other. I have to show the results and aftermath of what the topics of weathering and damage cause, for example I could take a picture of rust. This therefore will convey Evidence of weathering as the rust acts as a result of weathering and therefore indicates it.

I have now identified that I can indicate evidence in terms of showing results of something else or something that is caused by other things. I can also show Evidence by demonstrating something happening such as raining, by taking pictures of puddles and rain falling from the sky I can allow myself to illustrate that it is raining and that the puddles and raindrops and Evidence of the rain.

Definition Post - Evidence

Dictionary definition of Evidence - The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

How Evidence could be described:
Sign 
Information
Indication
Clue 
Confirmation
Data 
Fact

This is a piece of photography of a broken glass; it displays three sections of the glass and how they have broken an on the right there are many broken segments of glass. This therefore indicates Evidence of damage as something must of harmed the object to result in this outcome.

This photographs indicates Evidence in a different perspective. It conveys Evidence of rain. The camera is focussed on the foreground where there is a glass window. On the window many droplets and streaks of water are visible. Also it could be considered that in the blurred background the ground looks seemingly shiny and reflective which could imply puddles. This therefore leads to the conclusion that it has been raining in order to form the water droplets, streaks etc.

This photo is of a narrow street/alley where extremely bold and bright colours illustrate graffiti on the walls either side of the alley. Due to the recognition of the graffiti, this photograph demonstrates evidence of vandalism. This is because someone had to spray paint on a building which is illegal and therefore regarded as vandalism.

This final photograph is of a metal circle with some rope tied round it. This piece is very effective in showing Evidence of weathering. This is due to the recognition of rust on the metal which implies its physical deterioration, caused by the weather, through a change of colour and slightly in shape. Therefore demonstrating that weathering has taken place.

My own definition - Evidence - The indication that something has taken place due to previous actions/events

Work Diary- Shoot 4

In this third shoot, as I implied before, I have investigated into the theme of pollution by taking pictures of litter and rubbish which I found around the campus. I also interlinked this theme with damage with the litter itself, damaging objects such as cans. I also took pictures of the same litter but in a variety of locations moving them and placing them elsewhere. Along the way I also grasped other images that show evidence but in different ways, perhaps showing the presence of something such as a human of a car by focussing on the tracks they make.

This photograph is very successful however it doesn't really link with my chosen paths and themes so far. Despite this it demonstrates evidence of a car due to the recognition of the tire tracks through the sharp thin lines in the mud. These tracks illustrate that the car has moved and gone on a journey.

On the other hand this photograph is very successful as it relates to my topics and themes very well. It combines my themes of litter and damage very well with each other. The litter of a Pepsi can is placed in the centre of the composition surrounded by a bland scene, therefore making the can stand out due to its colour. It also stands out as the background is blurred in contrast with the foreground, where the can is positioned. The can is not in its original condition and it is visible that it has been damaged through its deformed shape.

Progression

In my next shoot I would like to experiment with the topic of damage more. I could do this by taking photos of an object in its original condition then take pictures of it after it has been broken. I perfect example of this would be with a glass where I could either combine the before and after photographs or even create a multiple imagery illustrating the broken glass.

Shoot4 - Straight Images - Litter and damage

                                      

Shoot 3 - Snow Work Diary

In this shoot I explored the topic of showing evidence of the weather of snow. Throughout this shoot, which was carried out at home, I searched for interesting pieces and compositions which show evidence of snow. A lot of my successful pieces were close ups of snow, showing detail, shapes and patterns. I thought quite a lot of my work was successful by showing the contrast between the snow and other darker objects, therefore enhancing the shape, detail and attention to the snow.These images show a clear evidence of the winter season through the recognition of snow.

In this photograph I captured a close up of flakes of snow which were attached to a net of a trampoline. Lines are clearly shown in this piece as many dark thin black lines are organised in a crosshatch style in order to demonstrate the pattern of the net. Also the blurred background of the composition is very dark which amplifies and contrasts with the light speckles of snow which are shown in the foreground. This contrast also enhances the shapes of snow. This pieces also implies a sense of depth as the background of the photo is blurred whereas the foreground is in full detail.

This is also a successful image which shows evidence of several things. Firstly it shows evidence of snow through the white sections of the composition and the thin lines travelling upward towards the left side of the frame. These lines also show patterns which contrast with the dark surface of the road and therefore illustrate tire tracks. These tracks are included upwards on the left side of the piece where one separate track starts on the right side and moves diagonally towards the direction of the others. Therefore demonstrating evidence of a journey and travelling.

Progression:

In my next shoot I would like to carry on with exploring the theme of damage. I could do this by taking a photograph of an object in its original form and then take a photograph of it after it has been damaged. Also I will search the college campus for any interesting inspirations which illustrate abandoned objects which have been damaged.

Shoot 3 - Straight Images - Snow

Shoot 2 - Work Diary

In my second shoot I decided to go on a walk which mainly focussed on damage which featured in my first shoot. However, by going a walk through a forest I was able to experiment with the topic and try out different approaches in relation to light, nature and human existence. I find the theme of damage very intriguing as I can also involve other themes within it such as weathering, pollution and injury. This therefore provides me with various aspects i can explore with one theme. However I will still be open minded on any other themes as it is only early stages of the project and a new more interesting theme with more depth could spring upon me.

This is one of my photographs from the shoot which I feel is very successful as it relates extremley well to damage and also the sub theme of pollution. Cigarettes cause damage to the human body which damage internal organs such as the lungs, and also this piece could also be associated with injuring. Pollution is also visible through this photograph as this low level close up shot displays the masses of cigarettes which are dumped and thrown onto the floor and littering the surroundings. Colour and depth are both visible elements in this piece as the Orange and White colour signifies the cigarettes. Depth is also shown through the objects getting smaller as they get further away but also due to the fact the the background is blurred, implying distance.

This is a Photogrpah which I feel isn't successful for several reasons. Firstly it is taken in straight direction facing the sun which is a poor approach as I previously set out to explore shadows in relation to evidence of light. Also this didn't produce the desired effect in which I intended. I attempted to blur the image in order to created bold circles of light which stand out from the rest, similar to michael Kennas technique. However, I don't feel that this reaches my original expectations. 

Progression 

In my next shoot I feel that I could experiment with the topic of pollution, taking pictures of rubbish and litter an even smoke emitted from buildings and cars which pollute the environment, also linking to the theme of damage. Dependent on the weather, I could continue to explore the evidences of the different forms of weather and weatheing.