Here are my 10 “landscapes”, some of which I have taken this week and some of which I have taken in the past year but wanted to include. Each of these photographs is connected to me in some way, whether its the place it’s been taken is sentimental to me or just the photo itself brings me some sort of joy. My personal favourite of the 10 photographs is this one, taken at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich in the middle of June. I think it is affective because although the sun has set, the horizon is still a burnt orange whilst the rest of the sky is darkening. The Thames creates beautiful reflections of different lights and it is just dark enough that you can see lights on in every home. This particular evening there was a live musician playing whilst others surrounded to enjoy the art. It was near to the end of the last national lockdown and people had finally started to get out and enjoy life outside of their homes once again. The vibe felt special which is what makes this picture stand out to me. It isn’t landscape by orientation however it includes the horizon and nature as well as lots of city buildings. I think the still water and crescent moon add a sense of tranquillity to the photo, making it even more eye catching. |
I think the worst landscape I took was this one. The cameras orientation is tilted slightly sideways which in this case is unpleasant to look at. There is no focus point throughout. The tree not only obscures the horizon and covers most of the sky but is also cut off at the top which looks messy and unprofessional. Additionally, the sky and nature is very dull and doesn't particularly draw you in in any way. |
I think some of these images are particularly effective because they involve multiple landscapes within one. I tried to think about the involvement of land and sky. I think my best photograph is this one as I think the use of having different parts of a landscape in each hole is intriguing- although both pictures are natural landscapes they are so unalike, and this contrast enables you to think more deeply about this photograph: does it stimulate any feelings? Are the holes in the paper deliberate to showcase specific things in the second landscape? Why is one landscape more urban? Do the differences in the sky and weather represent anything?
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Pictus Interruptus is a series of photographs produced by artist Ray Metzker during 1976 and 1981. Each image is a new disorientating puzzle composed of landscapes or cityscapes and paper. His imaginative decisions make landscapes appear completely unrecognisable and provide much food for thought. Metzker uses vast dynamics of in and out of focus components and his use of unique and unidentifiable shadows is truly intriguing. His equipment isn't dramatically complex, however his thought process seems extremely detailed. |
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After filming some of the experiments with the projector and props, I began exploring how to put together videos on imovie which was a tool I hadn't really used before. I learnt how to layer videos and create smooth transitions between them as well as incorporate still photographs and use different filters/textures for each clip or image. Something I found challenging while editing was finding the right balance between how many different clips, textures and transitions I could use before the film became overwhelming and uninteresting. However I feel I overcame this by keeping all the transitions fairly similar instead of using different shapes and effects. This development not only allowed me to continue my project but also learn how to use a new website, expanding my ability in photography.
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After finishing the video I went on to creating an array of sounds that contrast with eachother to add to the video and the idea of natural versus urban landscapes. I used the website freesound and downloaded many audios such as: bird calls, rivers, volcanic activity, trains, traffic, submarines, ultrasounds and more. I wanted this combination of audios to create the feeling of how the natural world is heavily interlinked with the city life many of us experience. This journey of learning about landscape photography has triggered me to think deeply about the affects of photography on the environment, and I think this aural arrangement is representative of this.
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