1. Storm Thorgerson
These photographs were directed by Storm Thorgerson. He has worked a lot
with Pink Floyd and has made his very distinct mark. Storm is very creative
with his work and goes for the very different rather than the ordinary. With the
first photo, on the left, is for the front cover of the album there is the very
vintage wash over it. With this he has done a simple front shot but used depth
of field. As the band members get further away, the less definition. The use of
the same photograph, within the photograph shows Thorgerson’s signature
look. It could be the use of reflection as well. The highlights come from the
outside lighting, making the shadows really dark, which show the contrast
from dark to light, adding more detail.
With the detail of the photograph being within the photograph hung on the
wall, shows the directors different style, with the photograph on the right, he
has laid out all the equipment the band uses. This shows Storms efforts to put
a photograph together. Writing Pink Floyd on the bass’ shows the band’s
name in small detail, it adds an interesting point to the photograph. The
leading lines the photograph has goes well with the equipment because they
are placed to lead you into the photo, adding depth.
Having the band as not the main focus in the photograph on the right is a
way to make the photograph more interesting. The first thing the audience
will see is the instruments, and then every time they look at the composition
there will be something new to see. With this photograph just being the back
of the album means that the band doesn’t have to be the main focus,
however, them being there shows who the band is.