Final Pieces

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Connecting Essay 5

This is a photograph I found on the internet by Michael Kelley. He has taken a photograph of the same subject at two different times which is indicated through the colour of the sky. The sky also reflects the same colour into the water. The left side is dominantly blue whereas the white side is rather red/orange and purple. Lines can also be seen in the reflections of light as they travel downwards on the water. The tone of the the mountains in the background is much darker in the right image, which show the different position of the sun as here it is creating shadows. Depth is also shown in this piece due to the things in the distance looking much smaller in caparison with the size of the bridge in the foreground.

This is my own piece of photography where I have also taken two separate photographs of the same subject at two different times in the day, then combining them in two halves of the composition to create a new image. Like the image above the sky is the key indicator in implying that the pictures were taken at two separate times in the day. The left side illustrates that it was taken in the day as the sky is blue whereas the right side is red/orange and implies a sunset, later in the day. The branches in the right side are also much darker, acting as a silhouette.

These images can be connected through the fact both of them are split into two but still creating the same image. The same technique of taking to separate pictures of the same object in the exact same position is used which is shown through the consistency of the images as the central points of the separate images line up. The two different photos in both of these pieces were taking at two separate time, on the left images are taken in daylight whereas the right is taken later during a sunset. This is indicated through the different colours visible in the different photos. The left side in both compositions is dominated by blues whereas the right sides is more red/orange. Both images use the sky in order to illustrate different times in the day and therefore show time passing by. The formal element of line is visible in both of the pieces despite it being displayed in different ways

Connecting Essay 4

This photo is one I gathered from the internet and also used in my research log, showing the work of Ursula Abresch. It is of moss from a very close up distance showing it in great detail. This detail is enhanced through the method of blurring the background and foreground, focussing the attention and entail to the subject in the middle ground. Lines can be seen around the edge of the moss, as these areas are much lighter and exaggerated due to the blurring technique. They are also enhance through the face the the rest of the background is much darker and contrasts with these areas. The subject is placed near the centre of the composition where the most detail lies and therefore acts as the focal point of the piece.

This is my own photograph which I took by using the macro effect on the camera in order to capture the maximum detail of the water droplets on the moss. By focussing on this area, the background and foreground is blurred, therefore enhancing the detail and attention to this point. The formal element of colour is very visible as vibrant tones of green and yellows are shown where darker tones of orange/red show lines of moss. In the background the shapes and size of the water droplets are exaggerated so larger circles can be seen

These photos can be connected to each other through the subject of matter being moss, focussing on the water droplets formed by the weather. In both cases the method of blurring the backgrounds and foregrounds is used, allowing the attention and detail be enhanced to the middle ground and the main subject. This method is used to imply depth and distance as things seem further away. Some parts of the background in both images are much lighter than the rest of the compositions. This is because of the  blurring of the background which exaggerates the shape and size of the water droplets and lighter areas. They both have a similar green colour scheme with a slight tinge of orange/yellow. The formal elements of line is very strong in order to show the texture of the moss in both of these pictures. A similar camera and and zoom has been used, they are both very close up to the subject and on a similar level to it.

Connecting Essay 3

This is an image of a conifer tree which I found on the internet. There is a great contrast within the tree, showing a variety of tones in order to show the presence on snow. It could be considered that this contrast shows shows the shape and structure of the tree which is also further enhanced by the white background. The formal element of lines can be seen in smaller trees either side of the conifer. Depth is shown through the recognition that the tree is gradually getting smaller, as it gets further away. Depth can also been seen through the white lines in the foreground towards the bottom of the composition which imply snow on branches of trees. This also shows the camera angle and zoom as the bottom of the trees have been cut out of the frame. 

This is my own image which took of a conifer tree in order to show the presence of snow, and therefore  showing evidence of snow and the season of winter. The snow can be seen through a clear contrast in colour on the branches of the tree. Line is also a significant feature of the photograph, shown through the smaller trees either side as well as the branches which come of the main tree. The shape of these lines are enhanced through the light background which contrasts with the tree and therefore shows the structure and shape of the tree very well. It shows the sharp lines coming of the branches in many different directions, these lines can also been considered to imply the texture of the tree.

These two photographs can be connected to each other due to them having the same subject of matter as they are both of conifer trees. A contrast in colour amplifies the recognition that there is snow present, and could therefore imply the season of winter due to the weather. The compositions are also very similar as there is a main subject in the centre of the composition with much smaller trees and branches either side. These trees to the side have no leaves, shown through thin lines that travel upwards, implying branches and also the season of winter.The camera angles and zoom in both of the pictures are of a lowish level, looking up to the top of the tree, cutting the bottom of it out of the frame. In both cases there is a very light/white background which enhances the shape of the trees. A sense of form and depth are included as the contrast of dark and light tones show shadow areas within the tree. The highlight areas therefore either show snow or the branches that travel towards the camera. There is also similar colour schemes in these pieces with dark greens seen in the tree as well as blacks and whites.

Connecting Essay 2

This is a photograph which I gathered from the internet where a photograph of an old man has been blended with a natural background of what seems to be leaves of a bush/tree. Tone is very visible in this pieces where the highlight and shadow areas are enhanced by the black and white effect, also the darker background allows the figure to stand out and be seen more clearly. This also implies a sense of depth as it seems as if the figure is closer than the background. The leafed pattern of the background provides a base layer of detail which corresponds to the age of the subject. This detail enhances the dark lines on the subjects face which illustrate wrinkles and also implies a rough texture. The eyes of the image are also much darker than the rest of the face and therefore act as the focal point of the pieces.

This is my own piece of photography where I have taken a close up picture of my sister and blend it with a photograph of a bush/tree to act as a background and provide detail. This 

piece is very tonal due to the black and white effect acquired to it. The innocent looking 

facial expression contributes to the fact to why the figure is merging into the background, 

implying a sense of vulnerability. The background conveys patterns of the leaves on the 

trees and also implies a rough texture due to the harsh lines which show the bristly/rigid 

leaves.

Both of these photographs share a great connection with the techniques used to create them. The both have been created through the photography method of double/multiple exposure, meaning two separate photographs have been taken and then edited together by using photoshop. The two images are also very similar due to the figures faces being blended into the backgrounds, which in both cases consist of natural objects such as plant/trees/leaves/bushes for example. Both of the subjects are making bold eye contact with the camera and can therefore result in much more intense viewings. A black and white effect has also been used which allows the pieces to become seemingly tonal, amplifying highlight and shadow areas which also enhance the shapes/patterns in the backgrounds. The composition of both pieces are also very relatable as the subject photo is only of the head of the figure which is positioned in the centre on the composition.

Connecting Essay 1

This is an image that I have discovered through my photographer research. It shows many of the micro elements in various ways. Depth is clearly shown through the recognition of objects getting smaller as they get further away, effectively shown through the general public. This is also shown through each side of the composition converging towards the centre of the piece. There is a great contrast between either side of the composition in relation to colour and light, showing the two different times in which the photographs were taken, before being blended together. The left side is significantly darker than the right; colours such as yellow and orange are seen as they stand out on the dark surroundings, therefore enhancing their shape. Contrastingly, the right side is much lighter and brighter and the variety of colours seen, along with the recognition of blue sky symbolises day time.

This is my own piece of photography in which I produced during my exam. The most dominant aspect of this photograph is the different colours seen. The left side is dominantly green whereas the right side of the composition is made up of much warmer colours of oranges and reds. The recognition of the different coloured leaves demonstrate two different seasons, being summer and autumn. Dark lines are also visible travelling upwards in order to show the stalks and branches. Form is also implied through the shadows of the trees being seen on the path. The path itself travels in a straight line upwards until the centre of the composition where it ventures round to the right where it goes out of sight.

These two images can be connected very effectively for a variety of reasons. Firstly they both imply a sense of two different time frames which are separated to either side of the composition. Also both of the photographs have used the effect of blending the two differences together in order to create one consistent image. This blending takes places near the centre of the composition, and in these cases, slightly towards the left. Contrasts in colour are both very evident in the pictures above and also used for the same reason. They both included differentiating colours in the piece in order to signify the different time zones being displayed. Depth is a key aspect in both of the images where the composition tends to converge towards the centre of the composition, clearly demonstrated through lines either side of the centre path in both cases. Also the centre path seems to end in the middle of the composition as it increasingly gets thinner in width and therefore implying distance.

Exam Plan

For my photography exam I am going to carry out a shoot associated with using the double/multiple exposure technique. I am going to go to a couple of rural locations, by car,  such as epping forest and hatfield forest to gather images. These pictures will mostly act as he image that goes over the figure, as shown in my previous work. I will also take close ups of several peoples faces and hands in a range of poses, angles and positions to act as the base for the editing. I will take pictures of people of a variety of ages in attempt to gain different outcomes.

Examples of my own work which are similar to what I want to create in the exam

Shoot 10 work diary

In this shoot I began to explore the photography technique of double/multiple 

exposure. A multiple exposure is the superimposition of two or more exposures to create a single image, and double exposure has a corresponding meaning in 

respect of two images. I learnt this technique by following tutorials on Youtube. 

Once understanding how to actually create a multiple exposure piece I began 

taking portraits of family members and also photographs of trees/plants/flowers. 

After collecting all the images I needed to, I then edited them in Photoshop. Firstly I opened the photo of the subject and erased the background to white by using 

the rubber tool. I then put the picture of the trees over the top and applied the 

setting of 'lighten' to it which merged the two images together and therefore

 creating the double exposure. After that I altered the hue/saturation, curves and 

colour balance of the pieces and even applied black and white filters. I feel that 

this shoot was very successful as it showed a clear influence of my chosen artist of Christoffer Relander.

This is my favourite outcome from the shoot for several reasons. Firstly, the two 

images included can be easily identified. The trees are shown by many thin lines which generally travel upward towards the top of the composition where they end in different lengths but still provide and impression of the figures head.The 

different tones on the subjects face is also effective in indicating the positions of 

the facial features and also shows the form of he face through shadows and 

highlights. The pose and black and white filter used is also similar to Christoffer 

Relander's work, which therefore shows his influence.

This is another piece which I feel is relatively successful in showing the influence of Christoffer Relander. This time I made the main subject the trees and leaves 

with the figure blended and faded into it in the centre of the composition. Once 

again, lines are very significant in order to show the texture of the tree which is 

also enhanced through the dark and lighter tones. The fact that the figure is faded into the background implies a sense of depth as is appears as she is submerged in the tree. I also used a black and white effect in order show Relander's influence and to enhance the figures emotion to be sad and depressed which is also 

shown through facial expressions.

Progression

In my next shoot which will most likely be my exam I will attempt to create more 

successful double and also multiple exposures by using portraits from different 

angles and poses. Also I could take photographs of different parts of the body 

such as hands in order to apply variety to my work rather than constantly 

photographing faces. To continue this sense of variety I could also take 

photographs of buildings to merge with the figures.

Shoot 10 - Double Exposure