Photoshoot 9: Identity Anonymity: Straight Images -

Photoshoot 9: Straight Images - 

Identity Anonymity:

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This image is compositionally sound in that the image is framed by the tree along the top horizontal third of the compositional grid, the central focus of the photograph is off centre and ensures that the viewer goes on a journey through the image and finally the decision to leave certain elements of the original layer provide an aesthetically pleasing final outcome.

 

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This image is an example of the production choices that create a better final image; for instance, the decision to leave the window but also to remove a segment of the chimney resulted in a well balanced final outcome that still demonstrates the technique to a high standard.  

 

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The above photographic final image is one of the better of this series in that it is a perfect representation of the simplicity of the technique yet its effectiveness at depicting the surreal idea of the main subjects being removed from a photograph. Although, initially I was unpleased with the framing and composition with too much blank space at the top which was not necessary for the aesthetic of the image and such I cropped it out.

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This photograph is successful due to the careful consideration as to where the negative space should be applied through the means of removing the initial layer of the photograph to reveal the red beneath. For example, the space between the body and arm is left and partial elements of the clothing are left to reveal the shape of the human form.

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This image is one of my favourites from this shoot due to the compositional framing of the overall photograph but also because of the demonstration of scale due to the removal of various subjects present in the image. Although, it could be improved by utilising a more random technique as subconsciously a pattern was formed which does not match the desired spontaneous outcome.

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The above photograph is one of the more successful of the series due to its ability to exemplify the sporadic yet strategic technique of removal of subjects in a way that takes the viewer on a journey through the image. However, the image lost some of its potency in the scanning process when the deep tones of black and white were transformed to a more sepia filter.

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This is my least favourite image of this series due to its poor composition and as a result weaker aesthetic than the other images. This image is neither within the vein of portrait or landscape and is lost due to the framing and scale of the overall image.

 

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This image is mostly successful in that it depicts the form well although the delicate nature of the image meant that section I intended to keep as part of the image were removed when using the scalpel on the other areas. Leaving the small sections would have framed and broke up the red section and allowed for a more flowing and pleasing piece.