This photograph is going towards my final portfolio in my photography class! My theme is Shadows and Reflections. This particular piece obviously demonstrates shadows. This print came out basically how I had imagined and planned it. I wanted the contrast to be a little higher than normal, making the lines of shadows and light very abrupt and strong. Contrast is a big factor in creating a print because it can change the tone of the composition so easily. The reason I was drawn to this scene was because of all the lines and different shapes everything created. It was a really bright day and it made everything even more defined just to my eye.
The rectangles of light on the bottom of the photo are actually created by the railing on the porch. The shadows on the side of the house are from the backing of a rocking chair; you can see one of the rockers of the rocking chair on the left of the picture. I'm actually not sure what the other lines crossing the chairs shadow are but they only add to it! I enjoy looking at this piece because it's so busy and the eye naturally follows the lines before it takes in the entire picture. I do wish that I had removed the dried leaves though. That gets me every time I look back at this picture!
The explanations here are great; this is what I might be missing from your Diamond5 photo. Because you do a lot of explaining, you seem to be writing this blog for newbies, like me, to photography. So now in the final few weeks, keep showing us how you compare, perhaps, to others in the field. We'll be able to really get a sense of your potential (which seems to be great, by the way).
ReplyDeleteI like the dry leaves, I think it adds to the realness of the photo. Did that make any sense? Anyways, who am I to judge, I know nothing about photography. I agree with the above post, I like how you write your posts as if for newbies to photography; it only makes it easier for me to experience my inner photographer vicariously through you!
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