Movement shoot 2- Straight images

Straight images- Composite

This image was edited by adding a chicken to a road and was designed to be a satirical piece related to the famous joke "Why did the chicken cross the road?".  If I were to recreate a similar piece I would focus more on removing the stark highlights on the chicken this could be done in either photoshop or by creating a more suitable lighting set up which would account for the gloominess of the day when the picture was shot.

I like the simplicity of the below image and feel that is more effective than the image above. I like the way in which the plane carries creates a comic aspect to this piece as I do not enjoy creating the more serious type of composite imagery.

Practice photo manipulation

This image has been manipulated to create a comical scene parodying the popular 90's kids TV show come outside.

The fourth plinth- Artist inspiration

Hannah Hoch









Cedric Delsaux





Jeff Koons

Richard Hamilton

Landscape- Straight images

I feel that the harsh and industrial landscape of Harlow when combined with the black and white editing that I have added to these images allows them to fit into the brutalist category of landscape photography.  Many of the industrial buildings would fit into this category due to the harsh appearance associated with the term.

Landscape- Contact sheet

Image experiments

This image was inspired by both Andy Warhol's art and Manry's work with solarisation.

This image was inspired through Simon Roberts work with landscape photography and Stonehenge.

Simon Roberts and Ruut Blees Luxemburg

Simon Roberts
D.O.B: 1974
Place of birth: Croydon, England
Occupation: Photographer

• Roberts' photography deals with the way in which society interacts with their environment.  
• His photographs are taken using a high format technique.
• He was commissioned to document the UK election process in 2010.
• The election project series was created by Roberts driving around Britain in his motor home and taking images from the roof with a plate camera.

The idyllic landscape formed from grass and trees as well as the light blue sky creates a feeling of calm which is maintained even after taking into account the tower blocks and brick houses.  The people in the shot also add a sense of calm to the piece out to fact that they are the smallest element of the piece and they actions appear to not greatly effect the image.

This image of Stonehenge is interesting because it's inclusion of the famous landmark makes it explicitly English as the monument does not exist anywhere else.  The small size of the people shows their lack of power when combined with something as impressive and vast as Stonehenge and the large expanse of grass and rolling sky show natures power.

This image is interesting as it displays the people nestled amongst old columns and depicts the way in which as a nation we value our heritage.  Again the vast scenic landscape is impossible to miss and carries connotations of calm and peace.

Rut Blees Luxemburg
D.O.B- 1967
Place of birth- Germany
Occupation- Photographer

• Luxembourg specialises in night time photography and is commonly known for her city images.
• Her image "Towering Inferno" was used as an album cover for the debut album by "The Streets".
• She uses long exposure to gain better image quart through using only the lights provided by the streets.
• Luxemburg takes a great deal of time when naming her photographs.

This image is interesting due to the way in which the sign for Cockfosters train station can only be seen through it's reflection in the puddle.

The unusual perspective of this image interests me as this canteen high angle shot is not something which is typically associated with landscape photography.  The orange and yellow lighting of the image carries connotations that London never sleeps as there is light in the dead of night.

The framing if this image interests me as it gives the image a somewhat geometric layout due to the rectangular shape of the building and it's windows.  The pollution through both chemicals and light in London are evident in this image as the stars in the sky cannot be seen and the clouds are coated with a yellow or orange glow.

Influence on my work

I would not say that my work was influenced greatly by Simon Roberts however I feel that Rut Blees Luxemburg has influenced be a great deal and has inspired areas of my work.  An example of this is the way that I chose to implement light in my London Landscape shoot.

Ansel Adams

About Ansel Adams
D.O.B: 20/02/1902
D.O.D: 22/04/1984
Place of birth: San Francisco, California, United States
Place of death: Monterey, California, United States
Main Medium: Black and White Landscape Photography
Main Techniques: Zones System, Pre-Visualistation
Group: F64 (Group comprised of 7 San Francisco photographers 
stands for depth of field)


Zones System 


Pre-Visualisation
The process of visualising how you desire the image to appear prior to taking the image.  This seemingly simple process gives the artist a set goal to work towards and a plan to follow.  They must think of the various steps which they must take to achieve their goal prior to embarking on the shoot.

Ansel Adams Black and white
The majority of Ansel Adams' work is taken in black and white.  

The curved lines of the river create the feeling of peacefulness in the image which is further added to by the natural imagery of the fields and mountains.  The mountains in the image add a sense of power to the scene.

This image carries connotations of religion, this can be observed from the cross and what is presumably a church in the image.  The clay walls of the church give the building a rustic feel and the humbleness of the image is added to through the black and white colouration.

This image carries connotations of isolation and peacefulness as well as suggesting that man is one with nature.  This can be inferred from the image of the manmade boat next to the natural tree.

Ansel Adams in colour
Adams often felt constricted by the colour process as it did not allow him to create the extensive variety of expressive tones which he desired however he produced a series of coloured prints.  The images which Adams creates apply colour manipulation to create a a strong colour contrast.

 





Images Inspired by Ansel Adams taken by Stan Rose
Adams was such a pivotal figure in the photographic genre of landscape photography that he inspired many to create pastiches of his work here are some examples by photographer Stan Rose.



Influence on my work
Adams has influenced my work by showing me ways in which black and white landscape can be developed and can create engaging images which has lead to me developing my style to accommodate this kind of photography as it is not something which I would have previously considered.

Landscape- definition post

Dictionary definition- Landscape photography shows spaces within the world, sometimes vast and unending, but other times microscopic. Landscape photographs typically capture the presence of nature but can also focus on man-made features or disturbances of landscapes.

Personal definition- Landscape photography is any image that focuses on something which is not human or an animal.  A landscape image should also not be focused on one small object such as a flower but should encompass a large area or object e:g a park or mountain.

Scenic- providing or relating to views of impressive or beautiful natural scenery.

Industrial- relating to or characterized by industry.

Brutalism- an architectural style that emerged in the 1950s featuring monumental buildings, usually made of unornamented concrete, whose design was meant to project an air of strength and solidity.

Surrealism- a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for its visual artworks and writings. The aim was to "resolve the previously contradictory conditions of dream and reality".

List of equipment for a landscape photography shoot

Camera based
Filters: Neutral Density, Polariser
Camera
Tri-pod
Zoom lens
Wide angle lens
Rain sleeve
Lens cleaner 
Spare batteries
Memory stick

Personal
Coat
Back pack
Wellies
Boots
Provisions

Photo manipulation

Photo manipulation for surrealism





Photo manipulation for comedy




Photo manipulation for fantasy





Photo manipulation for journalism