2. Reflection
The experiments that were carried out in a reflective manner turned out rather
interesting, as each one had a unique look to it. For this particular experiment, a
specific camera setting was not required, it was completely spontaneous. It is
notable that puddles, as well as a mirrored surface in order to carry out the
experiments, which acted as great canvases for the photography work. The
results of the experiment varied, where the second image had a ‘warped’
appearance to it, which added a sense of surrealism into the
photograph, therefore making it more interesting as an image. However, the first
photograph, which was taken using the reflection of a building was effective, as it
captured the colours that were posed by the building itself. Also, it was very clear
and has no means of distortion as the camera was in focus, as opposed to the
second image, which was rather blurry, which may make it less appealing to the
primary target audience. The third and final image was the most clear out of all
three, which is why it would be deemed as the most ‘effective’ and successful
experiment from this particular set.
3. There is a clear, crisp focus upon the reflection itself, making it the primary
focal point of the whole image. It is also rather bright, which makes it
stand out as a photograph, whilst also attracting the attention of the
viewer fully too.
It captures not only one reflection, but three
(the clouds, feet and the tree branch), which is
effective as it gives the viewer several
mirrored aspects, as opposed to a singular
one, which makes it more appealing to view.
In a way, the photograph appears as though it has a
‘blurred focus’ element to it, where the outer
sections are not in focus and there is a sole focus on
the reflective part of the image. This initially makes
the shot look more professional and stylised, which
will interest the viewer highly.
4. Out of Focus
The several images that are displayed on the right-hand side are the
results that were obtained from the ‘out of focus’ photography
experiment. All three of the photographs have a significant sense of
blurriness attached to them, with the third image being the brightest,
due to the artificial lighting surrounded by it, in contrast to image one
and two, which have natural lighting that almost adds a sense of
darkness to the stated images which was due to the weather at the
time. The change from artificial to natural lighting enabled me to
experiment with the different outcomes that each ‘out of focus’ shot
could have depending on what type of lighting was provided at the
time, which made it more interesting to shoot. The contrast of colour
is very unique in the first image, as a form of low-key lighting is
provided, but the pop of colour from the window pane stands out and
will initially catch the attention of the viewer, as it is the central focal
point and makes the image look more effective as a whole.
5. The vibrant, turquoise section of colour
stands out and draws in the attention of
the viewer and is effective as a whole
and contributes greatly to the overall
experiment in general.
The speckled, blurred effect on the window is interesting as
it was spontaneous, but works well, as it adds a patterned
effect onto the photograph and makes it appear more
artistic in a sense and rather professional looking, even
though it was a mere experiment.
It is interesting how the dark tone of the image does not detract the bright
sense of colour, which was detected by the camera and makes the image
look more appealing in general. Also, the ‘blurred’ subject(s) of the image
can still be determined, which makes it appear rather clear, even though it
is classed as an ‘out of focus image’.
6. Photomontages
The several images that are displayed on the righthand side are the results that were obtained from the
‘photomontage’ photography experiment. I used
Photoshop to combine a set of similar images together
for each of the images, which I think turned out rather
successful, with my first photograph (the staircase)
looking abstract, which adds depth to the image and
makes it appear more interesting. On the other hand, I
think my second and third image are much more
structured than that of my first image and looks as
though they are one big, landscape piece so to
speak, as opposed to a haphazard image, which is
effective, as it makes them appear more clear, and as
they are all in one strip, they are more easy to focus
on. In order to create these image, I had to take
several images of a certain section (such as a line of
tree) then I had to upload them to Photoshop itself and
initiate the ‘photomontage’ process from there.
Overall, I think all of my final three images looked
rather professional, but in would say that my third
montage appeared superior to its predecessors, due to
the simple fact that it is more structured as an image
than the other montages.
7. This particular photomontage is effective as it almost looks as though it is a
panorama shot, even though it was composed like that by chance through means of
Photoshop. It adds a new perspective onto the image, as the entirety of the upper
tree section had been captured in full, which gives the viewer an extended outlook
of the area itself.
There is a ‘collage’ feel to this specific
image, which is effective, as it adds
dimension to the photomontage in full and
makes it appear rather abstract, which
initially makes it highly interesting to view
as a piece, due to its quirky nature.
The ‘panorama’ type shot captures not only the
trees, but the background elements as well (the
clouds, sky and bus shelter), which is useful, as even
though they are secondary to the primary focal points
of the image, the viewer can still take notice of these
features that initially add detail into the image, which
makes it more interesting in general.
8. Movement
The set of experimental images on the right-hand side show some form of
movement through means of altering the shitter speed of the camera so
that it captures the full effect of an ‘active’ subject, in a sense. It is notable
that ‘activity’ is key in this form of experimental photography, where image
one of the shots displays a group of individuals who seem to be blurred
out, however, this is due to their gradual movement over a short period of
time, which added an ironic sense of life into a still image. This compares
with both images two and three, which also inhabit this unique sense of
movement; however, they are significantly more prominent and are
therefore the most successful experiments, as the ‘movement’ aspect is
clear, with a track of footsteps being recorded over a certain amount of
time that was captured by the camera perfectly. The ‘still’ objects around
the subjects of the images are secondary to the established ‘movement’
element of each of the photographs, which makes them appear more
unique, as they have an equal ratio of activitiy:inactivity.
9. An interesting effect is created with the inactive objects in the image
(chairs, tables), with the active elements (people). In a way, it is rather ironic, as a sense
of activity has been included in a still image, which makes it more interesting to look at
as well.
The subjects of the photographic experiment stand out from the white
flooring, which has made this particular, image the most successful
experiment, as a contrasting effect is made and it almost looks like an
illusion, as the footprints of the subjects are floating above the floor. Also, the
use of black and white together makes the image stand out, which will initially
grab and hold the attention of the viewer in full.
A high-angle
shot has been
utilised as a
way of
capturing the
image, as it is
an effective
stance that
initially
connotes
‘smallness’,
which is
appropriate as
the camera is
looking down
on the subjects
who are small
in stature from
this particular
point of view,
which is why
this angle
works well in
conveying a
sense of
minimalism.
10. Harris Shutter
The set of experimental images on the right-hand side
display the ‘Harris Shutter’ effect, that was obtained
from using an app on a smartphone device. The three
images show the full extent of what this particular app
filter can display, where the element of movement has
been captured along with a high amount of
colour, which is effective, as it makes the images more
visually appealing, as there is a high focus upon bright
colouring. My first image (which captured a chair)
turned out rather successful, as it shows a ‘doubled’
image of the main subject, which almost makes it look
like an optical illusion in a way, which will make the
viewer even more interested in the photography effect
itself. This sense of ‘doubling’ is featured within all three
of my photographs and looks unique and initially
catches the attention of the viewer due to the vibrant
aspect of it, which is why the ‘Harris Shutter’ effect is
seen as a popular effect. Out of all three of the
images, I prefer the second image, which not only
captures the main subject, but also the other elements
around it, which makes it look more appealing in
general.
11. The mixture of different colours on this specific image are highly interesting as it almost adds a ‘kaleidoscope’
effect onto the photograph, which initially makes it have an abstract edge, as the viewer can focus on not only
one single colour, but a rainbow of different ones, which is effective, as it means that it will immediately catch
the attention of the viewer.
The Harris Shutter captures
the background of the image
in full, emphasising the most
prominent parts and adding
colour onto them so that they
also stand out, not just the
main subject(s) of the
photograph. The effect detects
a range of different
elements, which initially
makes it more interesting.
The doubling effect adds a
sense of dimension onto the
stated image, as the viewer
will be able to see the
movement element posed by
the filter itself. It initially adds a
sense of energy into the
photograph itself, even though
it is a still image, which makes
it more intriguing as a piece in
general.
12. Lightography
The set of experimental images on the right-hand side have
been created using a ‘lightography’ effect. The first image
displays a heart shape, which I think that turned out
successful, even though it was an experiment. The camera
captured the shape in full and it was one of the most
effective images that was shot on the day. In contrast, the
second photograph was shot in broad daylight, (unlike my
first and third image). However, I do think that the second
image turned out rather successful, as even though the
backdrop is bright, the light still shines prominently and is
the main focus of the image. However, I do think that the
first and third image were the best examples of the
lightography experiment, as the dark background enabled
the light of the torch to shine brightly and glow to its full
potential, whilst the one shot in broad daylight hindered the
development of the light in a sense.
13. The dark background is a perfect environment for the lightography experiment, as the bright torchlight stands
out greatly and it makes the heart, which is the primary focal point of the entire image, the main section that
the viewer will admire.
I think it is
effective how the
light form itself
has different
beams of
extended light
coming off of it, as
it adds a sense of
intensity to the
light figure and
makes it appear
more glowing in a
sense, which will
intrigue the
viewer greatly.
The shape of the main subject is outlined perfectly, which means that the viewer will be bale to determine what
the actual subject is and from that they can determine their own view on it and what the meaning behind the
iconic symbol means to them on a personal level.
14. Scanography
The set of experimental images on the right-hand side have
been created using a ‘scanography’ effect. I think that this
specific form of photography Is effective as it displays a
sense of surrealism into the image, which adds a unique
and interesting edge onto the final image, making it more
appealing to the viewer. This type of experimental
photography shows an almost ‘distorted’ version of the
subject that has been captured under the scanner. My first
image shows an elongated hand, which is rather eyecatching and almost has an ‘animated’ style look to it, which
makes it appear quite quirky and unusual. On the other
hand, my second and third photographs are more
haphazard in structure, as opposed to having an ‘animated’
look to them, much like my first image. The third image
displays a combination of two colours, with a central jagged
edge, which makes the image appear more intriguing in
general. Out of all three images, the second one is my
favourite, as it is rather simplistic, as it was created using a
scanned duster; however, the movement of the subject
almost looks like a set of sound waves, which adds a
unique, artistic edge onto the stated image. Also, there is a
rippling effect on the photograph as well, which initially
makes the image have a sense of dimension linked into it.
15. The pattern
within the
shape is
unusual, as
it looks as
though it is
moving in a
swirling
motion, whi
ch makes
the image
inhabit a
sense of
‘movement’
into it, even
though it is
a still
image, ther
e is an
active
element to
it, which will
most
probably be
picked up
by the
viewer.
The pattern of movement that was recorded by this experimental
technique is interesting, as it appears in the shape of a sound
wave, which makes it unique, but also a successful experiment, as it
works effectively as it stands out greatly from the noticeably dark
background.
The pattern within the shape is unusual, as it looks as though it is
moving in a swirling motion, which makes the image inhabit a sense of
‘movement’ into it, even though it is a still image, there is an active
element to it, which will most probably be picked up by the viewer.
