The document contains 12 analyses of photographs relating to various themes such as light, movement, time of day, clocks, and nature. Each analysis is 3-4 paragraphs long and provides details about visual elements in each photo such as colors, composition, lighting, and possible symbolic meanings or interpretations that can be derived. The analyses examine subjects like sparklers, a running dog, sunrise clouds, vintage watches, and plant leaves to draw conclusions about emotion, character, and nature.

1. Megan Killen

2. Light

3. Movement

4. Time of the day
(Weather)

5. Clocks

6. Nature

7. Light
In this image, the shutter on the camera is left open for a few
seconds which allows the photographer to create an image
using the light using the sparklers. Connotations could include liveliness, dynamic anger or
mixed emotions due to the colours (typically representing anger) clashing with softer, calmer
colours in the background such as blue. The silhouette of the man creating the image could
demonstrate a lack of importance of the stranger as it directs the audience’s attention to the
sparks more than the person. Initially, by decoding the image, I can suggest that the dark
background could specifically be used in order to highlight and enhance the light coming from
the sparklers which could imply that the rest of the image is dark for a reason. Only minimal
light is showing which could indicate that there is still tranquillity, however it is overtaken by the
anger which is portrayed as a more powerful emotion in this image. The identity of the man
cannot be known as no features are identifiable which could suggest that his feelings are
shameful, therefore he does not want people to associate him with the negativity of his
emotions. Furthermore, the frantic waving of the vibrant sparklers in a circular motion could
represent the emotions of the unidentifiable man as he could be expressing how his anger is
sparking out of control, yet he is just going round in circles. Pragmatically, the fact that the
image is him with his arms still in the air could show that he is in struggle with himself and
doesn’t know when to stop, showing that he is in an ongoing conflict consistently.

8. Movement
This technique consisted of a quick shutter setting which was able to
capture the movement of the dog along with the short lasting effect it
had on the water. The image could imply that the dog is playful,
adventurous and energetic as you can see by a simple observation of
the image. Notably, the background shows an ordinary looking day
which could imply that there is nothing out of the ordinary with the
image or anything in it, implying it is a casual, everyday moment.
Initially, the darkness of the dogs’ fur colour in the foreground clashes
with the peaceful colours of blue and white in the background. The
opposite colours may cause the audience to observe the dog more
than the background as the boldness of the fur causes it to stand out.
By taking the photo while the dog is running past shows that the dog
may not acknowledge the presence of someone taking the picture
which signifies how this is the dogs normal behaviour.

9. Time Of The
Day/Weather
This image shows of rays of light shining through the clouds which could
imply that there is hope. The light breaking through the clouds and shining
brighter may imply inspirational thoughts. The brightness of the rays
illuminate some of the clouds nearest to where the sun is rising which
shows the difference light can make when you compare the lightest
coloured clouds to the darkest ones. The long shot of the mountains show
that they are black, connoting how dark the rest of the land is without the
sun. This demonstrates how powerful the sunlight is due to the sun not
being visible but still having the power to light the sky. The fiery colours of
the clouds could signify the violence of nature, however they are similar to
the colours at the start of a rainbow which could imply that dawn is the
start of something beautiful. Dark clouds in the background are next to the
colourful clouds which may anchor how something bad is coming to an
end as there is light present.

10. Clocks
Firstly, a filter is used perhaps to demonstrate the delicacy of the
vintage items which connotes how old and precious the items are.
Furthermore, they are arranged in a neat, gentle way which may
confirm how they are well looked after, possibly implying they are of
some importance or have value from being from the past. A close up is
used to capture the detail, yet it is not too close as we are able to see
the pearls surrounding the pocket-watch which, once again, displays
the delicacy of the item. Also, the watch is at an angle which may
suggest it is generally well looked after even when just lying around. By
decoding the image, I can conclude that the light has caused the
reflective surface to mimic a transparent image of the pearls which
could demonstrate how a copy is not worth as much as an original,
despite the similar appearances.

11. Nature
This photograph focuses on the leaves in the foreground by blurring out
the background, indicating what is in the background it is less
significant than the plant. The close up shows incredible detail of the
leaves along with a healthy green, vibrant colour. The colour of the leaf
is similar to the green colours which make up the background,
demonstrating how it may be nature related but not as high-quality as
the leaves in the foreground. Furthermore, the single twig the leaves
are growing from could signify how much something can grow even if
they have only had the same amount of support throughout their
development. The healthy appearance of the leaf even though is only
has one stem could imply that even if there is a struggle, it is still
possible to flourish and become the beautiful piece of nature you were
destined to become. In addition, the lack of filter emphasises the natural
beauty of the leaf as it emits a bright green colour. The detail in the
picture may imply that there is a lot to know about the simplest of
things.

12. Light

13. Movement

14. Time Of The
Day/Weather

15. Clocks

16. Nature

17. Final 12
Images

18. Light

19. Light

20. Movement

21. Movement

22. Time Of Day/Weather

23. Time Of Day/Weather

24. Clocks

25. Clocks

26. Nature

27. Nature

28. Light

29. Light