5. 9//
10//
Theme or focus of image & reasons for choice
1// The main focus of this particular image is of the BBC and ITV studios. I shot it from an angle of
lower down, to capture the buildings in with a little bit of the sky in it. I shot it next to a small
lamppost, which is the black portion on the left side. I wanted to include a little bit of the quays
water in to show MediaCity UK is on a water front. I chose this picture as one of my final 10 edits
as I like the framing of the image, and I also like the editing of the brightness, it makes it look
more welcoming. It also is recognisable of Salford Quays.
2// The main focus of this 2nd image, is of the ‘happy’ sign, located in between the BBC and
6. Salford University. The sign is usually in neon red, therefore is bright and stands out, but isn’t really
noticeable as to where it is placed as it is high up. I chose this image as one of my final 10 edits
as it’s a nice sign and it’s, I think, the opposite of MediaCity as its business’ and stress, where as
the sign is quite relaxing. I like my editing of the image as it makes it stand out more than I
already did.
3// The main focus of this 3rd image, is the BBC building. I chose this as the main focus as it’s a
large building, and has a lot of small rectangular windows which are different shades of blue
and white, therefore contrast with reflections of the sky. I chose this as one of my final 10 images
as it was the best framing I had of the BBC on its own. I also liked the framing as it included the
sky, which I could then edit to be more dramatic. I edited the image to be continuous with the
colour theme of the BBC building.
4// The main focus of this image, is of the Lowry, which is centred in the image. I chose this
image as one of my final 10 as I liked the positioning of the Lowry. The image also includes the
bridge over the Quays on the right hand side and on the left are a few buildings. I also liked the
way the buildings reflected in the water. I like the detail of the buildings, despite how far away I
was when I took the image. I also think I made the image recognisable, as the tower placed on
the left, is known to be the Lowry Art Gallery.
5// The 5th image is of the Lowry shopping centre and art gallery. This time the image is shot up
closer than the previous image. I chose this image to be one of my final 10 edited images as I
like the positioning of the tower and the blue building to the left. I also like the way I’ve edited
the sky to make it appear a sunnier day and also the depth of the brightness, which reflects the
sky, which I think, makes Salford Quays an inviting place to be.
6// With this 6th image, the main focus is of Quay West, an office building. I chose this building as
it is on a very large scale, and the windows are all reflective, therefore I thought, during the
editing phase, I could play around with the colour richness of the buildings itself, and what is
reflecting in it. I think it is quite well recognised due to the architecture of the building and where
it is placed, which is on its own at the end of a bridge. I took this image from a low down angle
as I wanted to exaggerate its size.
7// the 7th image, is of the tower at the Lowry. The tower is quite known as a landmark for the
Lowry. It is quite a tall tower; therefore I wanted to exaggerate its tallness by taking this image
from a low angle, making it fill up most of the frame. I also like how I managed to capture a bird
in mid flight at the top on the right. I don’t think from this image alone, Salford Quays/The Lowry
would be recognisable as the tower is part of the Art Gallery and the shopping centre scene. I
chose this image as one of my final 10 images as I liked the framing of the shot and the colours
the camera captured.
8// With the 8th image, I wanted the main focus to be the central doors for the UK version of the
talent show, The Voice. These doors are used on the show when a singer and their family are
shown arriving at the studios, therefore they would be recognisable to viewers of the show. I
chose this shot to be one of my final 10 images as I liked the framing of the Voice logo being at
the bottom and the BBC windows contrasting blue against the red. I also like how you can see
the MediaCity UK logo inside the building to the right.
9// The 9th image is mainly focused on the War Museum and Coronation Street studios, but
mainly the museum as it is larger in size, therefore stands out more. I chose this image to be one
of my final 10 images as I liked the two different sides to the picture, one side being tall and one
colour, and the other side being small and different shades of grey and white. I also like the
water and how the museum is reflected in it, as well as the angle the image was taken at.
10// The main focus of the 10th image is of the buildings and the water. The sky could also be a
focus point but the buildings are in the fore ground and in more detail. I chose this image to be
one of my final 10 edited images as I liked the placing of the flats on the left, they were tall and
the buildings gradually got smaller towards the left. I also like the editing of the sky and how it
reflects in the water.
Techniques used
1// For this 1st image, the techniques I used included depth of field, so using the small lamppost
as the narrow depth field and out of focus, allows the BBC and ITV studios to become the wider
depth of field and in focus. I also applied the 3 X 3 grid method so that the studios would overlap
with the overlapping lines of the grid, therefore making it the main focus. The shutter speed was
set at 1/640sec. which allowed me to capture the light properly without over exposure or under
exposure.
2// For this 2nd image, the techniques used included the use of the 3 X 3 grid, to capture the
7. ‘happy’ sign in the centre of the image, therefore making it the main focus point. I also used
depth of field to get the ‘happy’ sign to have a wider depth of field and the trees having a
narrower depth of field, but it flips and the sign is the main point. I had a slightly longer than
normal exposure of 1/640sec. giving the camera time to capture the neon sign without over
exposure or under exposure.
3// The 3rd image has techniques such as the 3 X 3 grid so the BBC building was centre and
taking up most of the frame, I didn’t use the depth of field as much as I should of done as I
thought there wasn’t much in the foreground to use as depth of field. I used an ISO of 200, which
is usually darker than a normal image if it were taken on automatic exposure, but with the
manual exposure and the lightness of that day, it automatically made the image brighter,
alongside some editing.
4// For this 4th image, techniques include 3 X 3 grid as the Lowry is in the middle, therefore
making it centre focus. I also used depth of field, as the water would have a narrower depth of
field, therefore with it being plain, it would reflect the buildings making them stand out more, as
well as against the sky, the ISO was pretty dark therefor during editing I brightened it up a bit
more. This image was taken on manual exposure.
5// This 5th image, used techniques such as depth of field, to make the background, the wider
depth of field as it looks quite busy with all the different buildings overlapping each other, and
the narrower depth of field looking more plain. I applied the 3 X 3 grid when taking this image so
the tower of the Lowry Gallery would slightly be in the middle squares, but I also wanted the blue
building on the left to be one of the main focuses as well.
6// For this 6th image, I applied the 3 X 3 grid so it would be very central by imagining the centre
flat part of the building being in the middle of the squares. This image has a wide depth of field
as the building; the gates in front of it and the sky are in focus. I used a shutter speed of
1/640sec. which is quite average, this allowed me to capture the different depths of the sky. I
used an ISO of 200 which can be quite dark, but with the natural lighting on the day of the
shoot, it captured the image slightly dark but easily brightened when edited.
7// This 7th image, I used techniques such as adjusting the ISO so the colour of the tower was
captured in detail so the audience could see the different tones of the tower. I also applied the
3 X 3 grid the best I could to try and get the tower in the centre of the image. I didn’t really
apply the depth of field as the back ground was a plain sky which was quite dull, the only thing
in the background was a bird flying but it was high up, therefore appeared small and not in
focus. My shutter speed was a fast capture as it captured the bird in mid-flight.
8// For this 8th image, I used the 3 X 3 grid to place the Voice doors in the centre of the image
near the bottom, so that the rest of the building was one colour due to it being glass panels,
making the red and black windows stand out making it the main focus. The ISO was set to an
average setting as the colours were vibrant on their own. The depth of field used to include the
reflections and some detail that is inside the building. The shutter speed was set long enough for
the camera to capture the reflections of other buildings and even the detail inside the building
such as the MediaCity UK logo.
9// This 9th image, I used a narrow depth of field to make the museum and the ITV set of
Coronation Street in focus to make them the image focus point and the ledge that the camera
is resting on to be blurry. I didn’t really use the 3 X 3 grid as I wanted to include two different
buildings; therefore they are at either side of the image. The shutter speed was set to capture
the buildings mainly, in detail rather than the other surroundings and the ISO was set to capture
the light from the sky on the building enough to not over expose them.
10// For this 10th image, I applied the 3 X 3 grid to place the tower of flats in the left column,
leaving enough room to edit the sky on the right. The ISO let enough light in to highlight the flats
and the reflections of the flats in the water. The shutter speed was set to capture the flats in
detail and the background buildings in a little detail as well. The depth of field is wide on this
image as the buildings in the background are in focus as well are the foreground image.
Strengths & suggested improvements
1// For this 1st image, the strengths would be the editing, how I managed to edit out all the
rubbish in the water and the strings and pipes on the railings and the marks on the wall, another
strength would be the brightness of the buildings, it looks a natural vibrancy. Suggested
improvements would be to include more of the background rather than the lamp post.
2// for this 2nd image, the strengths would include the framing of the image, how the ‘Happy’
sign is in the centre, also how I edited the image to be black and white, it makes the
surroundings of the sign stand out but not too much. Suggested improvements could be to have
8. the sign in colour so it stand out more as well as editing the sign at the bottom right out to the
sign is the only writing on the image.
3// For this 3rd image, the strengths would be the contrasting of the different shades of blue as
well as the quality of the image, it appears to be a vibrant image such as the sky reflecting the
white flats. Suggested improvements could be the editing of the flats at the side where I editing
the balcony’s out, it could be neater. I could of also edited the image to appear to be warmer
to make it more inviting.
4// This 4th image, the strengths would include the framing of the buildings and the reflections of
the buildings in the water. Suggested improvements would be to edit the buildings so they don’t
look to edited, such as editing the edges so they don’t look out of place. As well as editing the
sky so it doesn’t look like its just been places on, I think I could achieve this by changing the
brightness to be a little bit dimmer.
5// I think for this 5th image, the strengths include the brightness of the buildings and how the
detail is brought out In them, as well as the quality of the image which again, brings out the
detail of the buildings as well as the ripples in the water. Suggested improvements could be
editing the wall to the bottom left to be cleaner, to get rid of the black marks and the flats so its
easier to focus on the Lowry itself.
6// I think for this 6th image, the strengths include the positioning of the building in the image, it
fills up most of the frame therefore it becomes the main focus. I also like the slight reflections of
the sky on the building and the gates in the foreground of the image. Suggested improvements
could include taking the image from a further distance so that the audience could see more to
the sky and the buildings surroundings.
7// I think for this 7th image, the strengths include the angle that the image was taken at as it
suggests that the tower is quite high, as it is recognisable as being the tower of the Lowry Art
Gallery. Suggested improvements include editing the tower to appear neater such as the slight
hint of rust on the panels, to make the image appear cleaner.
8// I think for this 8th image, the strengths include the framing of the image, with the focus point
being central, also the reflections of MediaCity UK in the window panels. Suggested
improvements could be that I could’ve of taken more time to angle the camera properly as
there is a slight tilt to the right on the image. Also I could’ve edited the windows to be less vibrant
as it looks too edited.
9// I think the strengths for this 9th image, is the detail in the buildings, as you can see the lines on
the museum roof and the different panels on the ITV studios, as well as the ripples in the water. I
also like the out of focus on the ledge in the foreground of the image, it makes it easier to focus
on the background. Suggested improvements could be made such as editing the background
buildings out so that it appears neater, and it would make the two main focus buildings stand
out more.
10// I think the strengths for this 10th image is the sky that I edited in, and how it reflects in the
water, which makes it look like a real image. As well as the flats being in detail and vibrant.
Suggested Improvements could be made such as making the trees along the water side
greener and frame the image better so that I had more room above the flats to make it a taller
image.
Editing details
1// For this 1st image, the editing included editing out the rubbish in the water, the pipes and
strings on the railings and the white marks on the wall. I also brightened the buildings to make
them more vibrant as well as the sky, I changed the colour so it looked more natural. I didn’t edit
the water as I couldn’t get it selected on its own properly therefore I left it. I think my editing has
been done well to make it look welcoming.
2// this 2nd image, I started editing by selecting the sign and making it brighter to make it stand
out more, then changed the whole image to black and white as everything would appear
darker than the sign. I then cropped the image to make the sign in the centre. I also edited out
some people walking by and some bar sign that took the focus away from the sign.
3// For this 3rd image, I started editing by darkening the sky to make it more dramatic, I then
selected the BBC building and make it more vibrant to make the different tones of blues and
whites stand out more. I then edited out the flat balcony’s which could have been done neater.
I think this image could have been edited to be warmer, therefore be more welcoming.
4// For this 4th image, I started editing by adding the sky in as the original sky was dull and could
not be brightened. I then edited the buildings to be brighter and in more detail. I then selected
the water and changed the colour saturation to be bluer. I think the editing could have been
9. done more carefully.
5// for this 5th image, I started editing by changing the colour of the water to be more of a
natural colour, I then edited a sky in which I tried to make natural looking as possible, I then
edited out the name on the blue lorry to the left so the only writing would be the Lowry Outlet
which is quite small therefore hard to see. I then brightened the buildings to make them match
the bright theme of the image.
6// For this 6th image, I started editing by changing the colour of the building, I made it more of
a richer bronze colour, to which it brought out the reflections of the sky as well. I then selected
the sky and changed the colour to make it a little bit darker which brought out the clouds in it. I
could edited it to be a little more bright to make it more inviting.
7// for this 7th image, I started by editing a sky in, to which I had to rub out around the bird and
the tower to make it look like the sky was part of the original image. I then selected the tower
and make it brighter so the different tones on the panels of the tower would stand out more.
8// For this 8th image, I started editing by changing the tone of red of the Voice logo on the
door to be more vibrant, to make it stand out more. I then selected the building to make it more
blue which would bring out the reflections out more. I then edited the path to match the tone of
the logo and the building. I then cropped the path so the Voice would stand out more against
the background.
9// for this 9th image, I started by editing a sky in and rubbing it out on the museum and the ITV
studios. I then made the buildings brighter to make them match the sunny theme of the image. I
then edited the water to make it more of an inviting place to be, this was tricky was I had to edit
the water in between the railings. I could of also edited out the marks on the wall in the
background to the right.
10// For this 10th image, I started editing by making the flats and the buildings next to it brighter, I
then made the buildings in the background slightly brighter so you could see the detail within
them. I then edited a sunset type sky in, to which I had to be careful in rubbing out around the
top of the flats. I then edited the sky in to the water, to make it look like it was reflecting, to make
it look natural. This was tricky as I had to adjust the opaqueness to make it look inviting but
natural.
Capture Log
Setting Shutter Speed ISO Aperture
1// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
2// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
3// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
4// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
5// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
6// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
7// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
8// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
9// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
10// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
10. done more carefully.
5// for this 5th image, I started editing by changing the colour of the water to be more of a
natural colour, I then edited a sky in which I tried to make natural looking as possible, I then
edited out the name on the blue lorry to the left so the only writing would be the Lowry Outlet
which is quite small therefore hard to see. I then brightened the buildings to make them match
the bright theme of the image.
6// For this 6th image, I started editing by changing the colour of the building, I made it more of
a richer bronze colour, to which it brought out the reflections of the sky as well. I then selected
the sky and changed the colour to make it a little bit darker which brought out the clouds in it. I
could edited it to be a little more bright to make it more inviting.
7// for this 7th image, I started by editing a sky in, to which I had to rub out around the bird and
the tower to make it look like the sky was part of the original image. I then selected the tower
and make it brighter so the different tones on the panels of the tower would stand out more.
8// For this 8th image, I started editing by changing the tone of red of the Voice logo on the
door to be more vibrant, to make it stand out more. I then selected the building to make it more
blue which would bring out the reflections out more. I then edited the path to match the tone of
the logo and the building. I then cropped the path so the Voice would stand out more against
the background.
9// for this 9th image, I started by editing a sky in and rubbing it out on the museum and the ITV
studios. I then made the buildings brighter to make them match the sunny theme of the image. I
then edited the water to make it more of an inviting place to be, this was tricky was I had to edit
the water in between the railings. I could of also edited out the marks on the wall in the
background to the right.
10// For this 10th image, I started editing by making the flats and the buildings next to it brighter, I
then made the buildings in the background slightly brighter so you could see the detail within
them. I then edited a sunset type sky in, to which I had to be careful in rubbing out around the
top of the flats. I then edited the sky in to the water, to make it look like it was reflecting, to make
it look natural. This was tricky as I had to adjust the opaqueness to make it look inviting but
natural.
Capture Log
Setting Shutter Speed ISO Aperture
1// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
2// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
3// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
4// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
5// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
6// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
7// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
8// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
9// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
10// Manual
1/640sec.
200
5.6
