Week Three

For this week’s photo-stroll task, I decided to complete the circles exercise. Immediately I saw circles all around. With a coffee in one hand (circular of course) and a camera in the other, I began snapping away. I left Footscray with over 50 photos of circles. When I saw things that are red, or things with bold lines and patterns, I collected them also.

What did I discover? I found that natural light gives a photo a much sharper image, resulting in a higher quality picture and vibrant colour. I much preferred taking photos outside. When I was photographing objects indoors, the flash threw artificial light over the object making it appear less attractive, so I decided to go flash-less. I found however, that no flash in an area with little or no natural light creates a dull image with ‘soft’ edges (rather than sharp) or results in a slightly out of focus picture.

This was a fun assignment! The only thing I’m left wondering is why we can’t photograph inside the market? There are so many circles in there!! You can only act like you don’t know that rule so many times…

Week Three Photos

Week Two

After viewing the work of every single photographer on the masters-of-photography.com, I had still not found a photographer to base my research assignment on. I had seen countless amazing photos but no single artist jumped out and appealed to me. This was until I was perusing Google and discovered the ever so lovely works of Henri Cartier-Bresson. The beautiful scenes rich in romance, the alluring contrast between light and dark, the bold lines and patterns which cut through the scenery with distinction. I have found my photographer. I immediately went online to find library books and begin researching.

On another note, I love Brooklyn Bridge. Lines, patterns and symmetry galore, every photograph is a pleasure (for me) to look at. I met the bridge in 2009 and look forward to going back.

 

Week One Part Two

I left my first photography class feeling a tad flabbergasted. In the time it took me to read the assessment tasks, I had come to the realisation that perhaps my amateur enjoyment of taking photos was not going to be enough to get me over the line. I thought however, I’ll give it a whirl and see how it goes. Later in the week, I began brainstorming ideas for the master assignment. I was looking at typology and all things red. I started clicking away at home with my Cannon and then ventured into the streets. I’m yet to decide how red the photo has to be, whether it is just a piece in a photo, or the entire photo. I’ll experiment. This is what I have come up with so far.

 
So, I'm beginning to think that 'red' is to broad a subject. Red doors perhaps? I'll keep working on it...

Week One Part One

I love taking photos and I love looking at photos. In a flash, photos capture a split second of history. This time capsule offers the viewer the opportunity to explore an idea, a story, a memory, a moment. Photos have a lot to say for themselves.

In all art, including photography, I love patterns, both subtle and bold and I love strong lines. Here are some photos I have taken in recent years, which reflect these ideas.