Three Images
1st image
I chose
the image because of the interesting reflection and composition. I also thought
the angle and perspective were very tastefully done. The fact that it is black
and white makes the image more dramatic, and helps to distinguish the figures. Regarding
the principles of design, there is repetition of bricks and forms such as the
man being reflected. Because it is black and white the values really show;
there is a clear black, middle tones, and highlights. I think that the silhouette reflection of the lamp adds definite interest to this image. The lines and angles of the lines in this image are a big part of the interesting factor, the way that they want you to look closer to see what the lines are doing for this image or where they go throughout. This image, to me, is about street life and how to make it seem like a more interesting place to walk. The angle makes it seem almost otherworldly because he appears to be taller than the lamp and its just a very mysterious street photography photo. This image is originally from a collection of famous street photos that utilize reflection and tell the story of street life.
2nd image
I chose
this image because of the quirkiness of it. Elliot Erwitt is known for images like this; capturing "ironic and absurd situations within everyday settings." I believe perspective was used well here because of the interesting “dog-level”
perspective. I think that the use of black and white here is a good choice because I
believe it helps the dog stand out from the now toned down background. Regarding
the principles of design the values in this image are a good balance of middle
tones, with a few true blacks and highlights. There is the rule of thirds going
on here because of where the two main subjects are placed in the frame; one on the left third and the other on the right third. The repetition of straps in her shoes is a good addition to the image, and also the repetition of forms in the background. I also enjoy the slight declining perspective in the background, it enhances the image and helps it look not so flat. I think this image is about dogs in the city and how they interact with the camera and people. The series of photos are in a book and it is called "Dogs Dogs."
3rd image
I chose
this image because I wanted to know the story behind it; it had such a dramatic
quality to it. One of the first things that caught my eye was the atmospheric
perspective with the steam/fog. Helen Levitt's name was not as well known as some of the other photographers but the quality and style of her work gained her many opportunities. Regarding the principles of design there is also value in this one, but I would say more dark and middle tones than highlights. There is interesting lines in the pavement that draws the eye around the image. The lines also hint at a little bit of declining perspective but for the most part this image does not have much declining perspective. As with the other two images this one is in black and white, which would affect color and I think this image works as black and white because of the fact that the most important parts are the people and their actions, not the color of their clothes or something like that. This appeared to me to be something about race but it isn't. It is just an image of what life was like in New York in the 1940s.
My Images
Long-time resident of Grand Rapids Darius walking through Downtown Grand Rapids running errands.
The Johnson family enjoying and taking advantage of the good weather and going for a walk Downtown.
The Harris', a married couple that just met for lunch, both head back to work in Grand Rapids.
Jared, who is a huge Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fan, waits to cross the street in Grand Rapids.
An interesting woman named Charise walks home after being at a gym up the road.
A man waits for a stoplight in Downtown Grand Rapids.
An adorable dog pokes his head out at the right moment so I could take a picture of him, this happened at a red-light as I left Grand Rapids.
No comments:
Post a Comment