2. Out of focus imagery
For these images I have purposely ensured that the images have
been out of focus to see what kind of effect I got. This was done quite
simply by setting the camera up for the correct lighting with the ISO
and aperture set correctly, then I changed the camera from auto focus
to manual focus. The camera being set to manual focus allows me to
have full control of the amount of blur and the severity of the lack of
focus. I think that if done correctly this can work well and result in a
pleasing effect.
3. I think that the
use of lights in out
of focus
photography can
work extremely
well and give you
a nice effect. This
results in a bokeh
effect. This is
something used
which enables
you to obtain a
softness to your
images which
there might not
have been
previously
without the light.
This is my favorite
image because of
the simplicity of it.
There are very few
colours in it but I’m
still able to get this
nice effect from the
ones that are there.
I feel that this is the
most interesting
image with regards
to the experimental
subject (out of
focus) as this is an
extremely over the
top and in your face
example of it.
4. Capturing movement
These three images are all examples of how you can use different techniques to
capture movement within a still image. These were achieved by firstly setting the
camera to TV and then selecting the shutter speed. I then need to ensure that I
have the correct aperture and ISO so that my image is exposed correctly. For the
top image once I had everything set up I used a shutter speed of around 2
seconds once I had pressed to capture the image I zoomed in and out with the
barrel which created this effect. For the second image I used a slightly longer
exposure time of around 3 ½ seconds, I then took the image keeping the camera
as still as possible to avoid any camera shake from the hand and to ensure that
any objects that were stationary at the time of capture remained so and the
objects that were moving were shown. For the third image I used an exposure
time of around 2 seconds again but this time when I took the photograph I
ensured that I purposefully moved the camera in an extreme manner to ensure
that I got movement straight from the camera rather than from subjects within the
image, this created an unusual effect and one which is completely different to the
rest of the images.
5. I feel that this image is my strongest by far as it shows
clearly what I was trying to achieve, it has captured
both a still and moving object in the same image. The
ghostly effect you get from seeing the steps of
someone that is no longer there is such an unusual
concept within any other type of photography as the
aim is usually to have an image completely still and in
focus.
Stationary subject.
Moving subject
6. Using reflection
The reflection task was probably the most simple of the three as far as
the camera settings go. You could simply set the camera to auto and
start taking images. I chose to set mine up manually and choose the
ISO, aperture, shutter speed etc. as I like to have control over the
images that I create. The hardest part of the reflection task was trying
to find new and interesting ways of using reflections to create imagery,
this means that you have to be creative and resourceful with what you
have at your disposal, hence the image using the reflective screen of
the mobile phone.
7. Canted angle within the
image giving a different
feel to it.
Lots of information in the reflective surface
compared to the non-reflected image.
The same woman is in the
image twice, obvious and
apparent use of reflection.
Strong and clear reflected
image with good detail
within it, i.e. lines,
colours etc.
8. Joiners and photomontages
These joiners and photomontages are simple and easy to make. You
have to ensure that all of your settings on your camera are correct
and also that when you take your shots that they are in focus and
properly exposed, this could mean taking a few practice shots just to
make sure. When you take the images for these you have to get close
to the subject taking photos which cover the subject in its entirety
going from left to right then working your way down ensuring that you
are as close to the same distance away from the subject in every
image. Once you have the photos that you need you need to go into
Photoshop – file – automate – photomerge. you then deselect the
option of it blending the images together and then select the photos
you need and Photoshop will put them together for you. It is then up to
you to add effects like strokes, drop shadows etc. to get the desired
outcome.
9. These look as though they are three dimensional shapes that
have been placed one on top of the other much like Hockney
did with his polaroid imagery.
I feel that this is the strongest image because of the way that it has been put
together, I think that it is more aesthetically pleasing to look at as a
joiner/photomontage. I feel that this is slightly less regimented than the other
two joiners and allows for a better flow of the image.
