Final Photography-Night Photgraphy

These are the chosen pieces for my final photography;

Lights In Motion

The main focus of this photograph is the lights, these are also the sharpest point. The lighting used in the photograph is artificial lighting as the lights are the object the photograph is of. Since the background is pitch black it makes it obvious that the photograph was taken during the night. The dominant lines in the photograph are the lights, the thickness of the light depends on how big the original light was. The lights indicate movement because they leave a trail behind that shows the path they have followed, this also causes the viewer to follow the path left behind. The lights are repeated as there were many lights along a row when the photograph was taken. The photograph doesn't really have a texture because there was nothing that I could touch as the lights were out of reach. The main colours in the photograph are red, yellow and blue. Red and Yellow symbolise energy and Blue symbolises peace meaning when people see the lights they feel peaceful but the movement of the lights in the photograph shows they have lots of energy. I used Photoshop to darken the sky slightly so that the colour of the lights appeared more vibrant.

Cheeky Flash

The main focus of the photograph is the ballerina with her skirt stuck in her under garments. The sharpest point is heart in the background as the photograph is blue but the heart is red and thus boldly stands out against the blue. The lighting in the photograph is artificial and come from the heart and some blue spotlights out of view. Since everything is dark it is obvious that it was taken at night. The dominant lines in the photograph is the waterfalls in the heart and the spraying water over the ballerinas. The water in the heart is just falling straight down but the spraying water is curved as it arches over the ballerinas. If I could touch the surface of the photograph I would feel the wetness of the water, the fabric of the ballerina's clothes and the glass from the lights. The main colours in the photograph are red and blue. Red symbolises passion which matches the heart and Blue symbolises confidence as being a ballerina requires confidence. I used photoshop so that the redness of the heart was more vibrant so it didn't appear dull next to all the blue. I also position the photograph so the hand of the middle ballerina and the point of the heart are in line with the top line of the rule of third.

Loving Blue

The main focus of the photograph is the mini fountain in front of the blue heart. The sharpest point though would be the purple windows in the background as the different colour is bold and clashes with the blue colour scheme. The photograph was taken at night so the light comes from the artificial lighting of the heart and the blue spotlights. The dominant lines in the photograph is the lines that make the heart. Since they are making a heart shape they lines are curved. If I could touch the surface of the photograph I would feel The water spray from the mini fountain, the wood of the side column, the lights that make up the heart and the plastic that makes up the background decoration. There is tone in the column as the further away from the stage it is, the darker the column becomes. The main colours in this photograph is blue, brown and purple. Blue symbolises loyalty which matches the heart as love needs loyalty to work, Purple symbolises mystery which works because there is a silhouette of someone in the purple window but they aren't identified and Brown symbolises stability which matches because the column is what is keeping the structure together. I didn't rely edit this one so I didn't use Photoshop.

Classic Blackpool

The main focus of the photograph is the Big Wheel and The Blackpool Tower. The sharpest point is the big wheel as the colour and lights appear clearer than everything else. The least sharp point is the lights at the side as they blend together and sort of whiteout the side. The dominant lines in the photograph are the streetlights and Blackpool Tower. Blackpool Tower looks like it's made of lines curling together to form a basic tower shape. The streetlights repeat themselves all the way down the street creating a line of light balls. If I could touch the surface of the photograph I wouldn't really feel anything except the people passing by because the lights on the photograph are too far away. The main colours in the photograph are yellow and purple. Yellow symbolises happiness and looking at the attractions makes me feel happy and Purple symbolises extravagance and the tower and big wheel were made using lots of money just because they could. I used Photoshop to make the row of lights along the pier in line with the bottom line in the rule of thirds.

Royal Carlton

The main focus of the photograph is the sign for The Royal Carlton. The sharpest point is also the sign as it is the most important part of the building to let people know where they are. The least sharp point would be the windows at the bottom of the pub. The lighting for this photograph comes from the artificial neon lights that wrap around the building. The dominant lines in the photograph are the lights on the tower at the side of the building. These are the dominant lines because they are repeated all the way around the tower and form a shape that even when it is really dark you can tell the shape of the tower from the lights. If I could touch the surface of the photograph I would feel the bumpy texture of the pub walls, the wooden benches outside the pub and the glass windows and doors of the pub. The closer to the light, the brighter the tone of colour is. The further away it gets from the lights source, the darker the tone of colour is. The main colours in the photograph are blue and purple. Blue symbolises calmness which mean you can have a calm, quiet drink here at this pub and Purple symbolises luxury meaning that the pub is of high standard and high class. I didn't use Photoshop to edit this as I thought it looked good as it is.

Passing By

The main focus of this photograph is the train that passes by. The sharpest point is also the train as it is bold in colour and stands out against the dark, black background. The lighting in this photograph is artificial and comes from the train itself as it goes past. The dominant lines in the photograph are the light trails left behind by the train as it passes the camera. These lines cover the entire middle area of the photograph and are defiantly what grabs the attention of the viewer. I wouldn't try to touch the surface of the photograph as it is dangerous to try to touch a moving train but if the train wasn't moving I would feel the cold metal of the train and the glass of the lights on the train. The main colours on the photograph are red and green. Green symbolises stability meaning that the train is safe and stable on the tracks and Red symbolises energy meaning the lights from the train are showing energy. I used Photoshop to make the colours on the train more vibrant so that it was easier to see them against the background.

Final Photography-Fashion

These are my chosen pieces for my final photography;

Make-up

The main focus of this photograph is the make-up. The sharpest point of this photograph is the eyes of the model, this helps draw attention to the eye make-up the model is advertising. The position of the lighting has caused a shadow to cover half the model's face. The lighting is artificial, most likely to be a flash from the studio lights. The dominant lines in this photograph are the tiger stripes on the models shirt, these stripes curve to follow the curve of the shoulders. If I could touch the surface of the photograph I would feel the smooth skin of the model, the hard clumps of hairspray in the model's hair, the fabric of the chair and the cotton of the model's clothes. The main colours in this photograph are Blue, Green and Black. Blue symbolises confidence, Green symbolises freshness and Black symbolises elegance, meaning the model is confident because she feels that she looks fresh and elegant. I used Photoshop to remove any blemishes the model may have and to make the skin look more like the models do in magazines by adding a surface blur.

Trapped in Stereotype

The main focus of the photograph is the model's hands trapped in chains. The sharpest point is the chains to emphasise that the model is trapped. The least sharp point is the model's hair. The light used is the artificial light from the flash of a studio light, the positioning of the light has caused a shadow to cover the whole of the model's face but still brighten up the model's hands. The dominant lines in this photograph are the bars from the chains, they are curved into loops to make sure the escape of the model isn't possible. The geometric shapes in the photograph are the squares on the model's jacket, these squares repeat themselves over and over in different colours until a minecraft pattern of a creeper is achieved. If I could touch the surface of the photograph I would feel the smooth model's skin, the hard hairspray in the model's hair and soft fabric of the model's jacket and shirt and the cold hard metal of the chains. The main colours in this photograph are green and black. Green symbolises durability and Black symbolises depression, meaning the model is depressed because of everyday stereotype people with throw at her but she is durable and can withstand these stereotypes without breaking. I used Photoshop to remove the model's blemishes and to smooth out the skin using a surface blur.

Rectangle Body

The main focus of this photograph is the clothes that fit a rectangle body shape. The sharpest point of the photograph is the shirt and the least sharp is the model's face. The face is less sharp than the clothes because the model is not the important part as the photograph is to help sell the clothes. The dominant lines in the photograph is the tiger stripes on the shirt, these lines are repeated until the shape of a tiger is visible and recognisable. There are geometric shapes in the photograph in the form of circles that repeat and overlap in sizes that gradually get bigger until you get the design on the bottom of the model's shoe. If I could touch the surface of the photograph I would feel the smooth skin of the model, the hard hairspray in the model's hair, the smooth fabric of the model's shirt and the chair, the cotton of the model's trousers and the hard material of the model's shoes. The main colour in this photograph is cream, Cream symbolises understated elegance meaning the chair adds to the model's elegance in a subtle way without become the focus of the viewer. I used Photoshop to remove blemishes from the model and smooth the skin using a surface blur.

Apple Body

The main focus of this photograph is the clothes that fit an apple body shape. The sharpest point of the photograph is the clothes. The least sharp is the model's face as the model isn't the important part, the clothes are more important as that is the product they are trying to sell. The dominant lines in the photograph are the threads in the jeans the model is wearing. These lines are very thin and all straight and go all the way from the top of the jeans to the bottom. The jacket the model is wearing is made up of repeating squares that make up a minecraft pattern of a creeper. If I could touch the surface of the photograph I would feel the fabric of the jacket and shirt, the denim of the jeans, the soft wool of the blanket, the smooth skin of the model and the hard hairspray in the model's hair. The main colours in the photograph are green and blue, Blue symbolises confidence and Green symbolises growth, meaning the model is confident in these clothes with the size of her body and the growth she will continue to have. I used Photoshop to remove the model's blemishes and smooth the skin of the face and neck using a surface blur.

Final Photography-Documentary

These are my chosen final pieces for my final photography;

Looking Onward

In this photograph the main focus point would be the face of the cat. The sharpest point of the photograph would be the cats right ear, the point least sharp would be the tail. There are shadows in the photograph, though quite faint, they are able to be seen on the wall or the blankets. The Highlights in the photograph is mainly on the litter tray on the side of the photograph, it makes the litter tray extremely brighter than the original colour. This would allow us to know that it is daytime as it is bright but quite early in the morning as the shadows aren't as opaque as if the sun was at its brightest. Since the photograph was taken about 10.30am I would say that it is pretty accurate. As the sun was used as the lighting, the light was natural. The dominant lines in this photograph would be the cage itself. The lines are straight, quite thin and slightly diagonal with the slight angle the photograph was taken. There are geometric shapes in this photograph, the rectangle shapes created by the gaps between the bars of the cage. If I could touch the surface of my photograph I would feel the silky fur of the cat, the cold and slightly rust metal of the cage and the cotton of the blankets. The tone in the photograph, I suppose, would mainly be focused on the cat. The tail has a darker tone, almost black, and as we follow the direction the cat is looking the cat gets brighter in tone. The main colour on this photograph that has the most meaning is the orange that stands out in the cat's fur. Orange is the colour that can symbolise optimism, I think that works since the cat is optimistic and looking towards a new life. I have used Photoshop to edit my photograph, The colours are more vibrant instead of dull so that they don't mix in a dull greyish colour it originally was and the photograph is now positioned so that the nose of the cat and the bar of the cage in line with the nose is in line with the top line of the rule of thirds.

Before the Cleaning

The main focus point in this photograph would be the dirty pen in the bottom right corner. The sharpest point would be the litter tray and the water bowl, the point least sharp would be the cat itself. There are shadows of the cage bars on the back wall that are quite dark. The highlights are on the cat, the cat is far brighter than the other areas of the photograph because the white fur is reflecting the sun. The lighting in the photograph is natural lighting from the sun. Since the shadows on the back wall are really opaque and the cat itself is really bright then I would guess that it is the time of day where the sun is the brightest which would be at noon, since the photograph was taken at 12:15pm I would say that's pretty close. The dominant lines in this photograph are the thin bars of the cage, the angle that the photograph was taken gives the illusion that the bars are actually curved when they are actually straight.  The geometric shapes in the photograph is the rectangles created by the bars of the cage and the shadows formed by those bars. If I could touch the surface of the photograph I would feel the smooth fur of the cat, the paper feel of the newspaper, the cotton of the blankets, the hard plastic of the litter tray and food bowl and the metal of the cage and water bowl. All textures would feel relatively smooth except the rustiness of the cage. There is a range of tones in the photograph, the right side of the photograph is quite dark and shadowed and the further left you go the brighter the tone becomes. The main colour in this photograph would be the light blue colour of the litter tray, Blue symbolises trust meaning the cat is trusting us to take care of it and clean the pens when they get all messed up. I don't think the photograph needed to go through any editing so I didn't edit it.

After the Cleaning

The main focus of this photograph is the part of the pen that is all clean and orderly. The sharpest point of the photograph is the litter tray, the least sharp point is the cat whose black fur blends in with the black blanket it's lying on. There don't seem to be any shadows in the photograph but the litter tray is highlighted as it is brighter than other objects in the photograph. The dominant lines are the front bars of the cage, thin enough to see through. The angle the photograph was taken at makes the bars look slightly diagonal and it could cause the viewers eyes to follow the direction of the bars. There are geometric shapes in the photograph as rectangles created by the bars and the circles created by the food and water bowls. If I could touch the surface of the photograph I would feel the fur of the cat, the paper of the newspaper, the smooth plastic of the litter tray and the food bowl, the smooth metal of the water bowl, the cotton of the blanket and the rusty metal of the cage. The photograph starts with a dark tone on the left side and starts getting brighter in tone the further right you look. The main colour in this photograph is blue, Light blue symbolises health and with the pen cleaned then the living area for the can is more healthy. I didn't need to use Photoshop on this photograph as it didn't need editing.

Mischief Maker

The main focus in this photograph is the kitten that has stood in it's food bowl. The sharpest point is the eye of the kitten as this little mischief maker is searching for his next mischief conquest. The least sharp point would be the kitten's tail as it was wagging during the time of the photograph and has blurred thanks to the movement. There are very little shadow in this photograph if at all, the photograph is quite bright though. Since the photograph is bright, using natural lighting, you can assume it was taken in the daytime but since there aren't any shadows you can't tell what time of the day it was taken. The dominant lines in the photograph are the bars behind the kitten of the cage door, these lines are thinner than the other cages and very straight. The bars on the photograph create the geometric shape of squares. This creates a sort of grid pattern behind the kitten. If I could touch the surface of the photograph I would feel the very soft fur of the kitten, The smooth plastic of the food bowl, the rusty metal of the cage bars and the smooth, polished wood of the cage. The main colour in the photograph is black, Black symbolises power and mystery this means the kitten is the one in charge and it is a mystery as to the terror this little kitten may cause next. The photograph was edited so that the eye of the kitten was in line with the top and right line of the rule of thirds.

Trapped

The main focus of this photograph is the bars at the forefront, the bars are also the sharpest point as it emphasises the fact that these kittens are going to stay in this cage until someone can give them a home. The least sharp point would be the kittens themselves as they are not the main focus of the photograph. The natural light of the sun was the lighting used in this photograph but no shadows are seen, without shadows it is hard to tell what specific time the photograph was taken. However, the sun suggests that it was taken sometime during the day. The dominant lines in the photograph are the bars of the cage covering the whole image, these bars appear thick and all around the kittens emphasising again the trapped feeling for these kittens. There are geometrics shapes in the photograph made by the gaps between the bars, though the rectangles are thin to prove the kittens can't pass through. If I could touch the surface of the photograph I would feel the unrelenting coldness of the smooth, firm metal bars that keep the kittens in the cage. The main colours in this photograph are orange and black. Black symbolises strength and orange symbolises enthusiasm, I interpret this to mean that they have the strength to wait and the enthusiasm that someone will one day take them home. I didn't feel that this needed editing as it already makes an impact without any changes.

Sleeping In

The main focus in this photograph is the cat asleep in it's bed. The sharpest point of this photograph is the nose of the cat as it draws the viewer's eye towards the cat. The least sharp point would be the back of the bed. The natural light of the sun was used in this photograph directed in from the left as the highlighted part of the bed shows us. It is difficult to tell the time this was taken as there are no shadows and unlike humans, cats sleep through most of the day anyway. The dominant lines in the photograph are the thin curved lines that reflect the light on the bed in all different directions. There are geometric shapes in the photograph in the form of triangles in the wood at the back of the photograph. These triangles repeat them selves in different sizes to form a pattern along the wood. If I could touch the surface of the photograph I would feel the soft fabric of the bed, the smooth fur of the cats and the rough surface of the wooden back wall. The main colours in this photograph are orange and purple. Orange symbolises happiness and Purple symbolises luxury meaning this cat is happy to sleep in this luxurious bed instead of on blankets like the rest of the cats. I used Photoshop to edit this photograph by adding more contrast to the background wood so it didn't appear duller and easily blended into the bed.

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