Connecting Essay 5

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The first photo of Trafalgar Fountain is not a close up, the photographer has aimed to add depth to the photograph  by standing back on one of the raised concrete platforms. The fountain is in full spring as it often is in peak times during the summer, The sun light is reflecting off the water and the water is spraying out creating volume within the landmark.

My photograph of the fountain is more close up that the internet one however mine was taken at a quieter time which means the fountain is low and almost like an un-erupted volcano. However in my photo the lights shining in the fountain add to the drama. I chose to take the photo with the fountain directly in the centre as I believe believe this adds depth to the photograph.

The two photographs together could be two of a set as they are of the same subject however, they are different in their own ways. The lighting varies between the two and the fountain is certainly at different stages in both of the photographs. Over all I think to decipher these photos would not be easy.

Connecting Essay 4

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The first photograph is a very professional photo which captures all the waves of water and the droplets perfectly, the water is calm and is disappearing slowly down the plug hole. The reflection of each small wave of water with eachother is what really makes the photograph.  The tones of grey of the sink are reflected in the water and draw the viewers in to the brightness of the water which shines.

In my photograph I had the tap on full blast, I wanted the water to be rushing, I love the echoing waves of water where the stream is hitting the existing water and pushing it all back, the splash as the tap water hits the sink full effects the photograph along with the floating rose petals which lost control of themselves trying to escape the miniture waves. The water appears to echo itself. Ironically enough I added rose petals in as an experiment but the bouncing around in the water that they did created a flower shape with the waves and light reflections.

These photographs are similar in style however one is a chaotic battle for which bit of water goes down the plug hole first and the other is a calm descent to below. Each of the photographs uses different formal elements, the first one uses tone and mine uses reflection along with colour due to my rose petals.

Connecting Essay 3

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The above photograph is through a rainy bus window and is of a London street, the outside is grey especially the sky and people can be seen walking around with umbrellas. Weather is often used as a representation of feelings or emotions and a London day like this could be seen as a dark moment however this rainy day is synonymous with Britain. The water blurs the outside and creates a distance from the weather showing that the photographer is sheltered from the elements. The photograph has depth to it as the road creates a path up the centre of the photograph even though the outside is blurred.

My photograph is clearly depicted from the outside, I decided that to photograph the rain I had to be out in the elements feeling the drops on me. I watched as tourists without umbrellas rushed to shelter under the awnings and covers outside the theatres in Piccadilly. I like this photograph and chose to capture this scene as I loved that across the road from me was a sea of umbrellas. Rain is often said to ruin days but sometimes the best moments are being caught in a storm. In my photograph there is the reflection from the scene above in the puddles and the people traipsing through them make this photo even better. 

These two photographs are very different but very similar at the same time. The difference is one is taken from high up and features the rain drops on the window which creates a dramatic effect and one is a direct representation of what its like to spend time in these weather conditions. Both photographs contain formal elements such as reflection, depth and tone.

Connecting Essay 2

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The first photograph is an incredible work of art, the photo has been taken in a studio with blue food colouring being poured into a wine glass containing water. The syrupy colouring is creating beautiful bouncing shapes of colour on the clear back ground. This photograph contains multiple formal elements, the depth that is created by the colour against the light background is stunning. The way the food colouring has bounced in the water almost looks as if it is just blue smoke that has been sprayed into the glass.

My photograph is of a vase with blue food colouring poured into it. The food colouring creates cloudes of colour and the thickness of the liquid can be seen diluting as soon as it hits the water. The round nature of the vase and the shape of the neck forms the water into a specific shape. I like the way the water can be seen moving with the impact of the food colouring entering it, its like a small reaction that nobody can sense without the beauty of photographs.

Both of these photos depict the same thing however one is focused on the shapes created by the food colouring and one is focused on the effects on the water. I shot mine in location as I wanted natural light for my photographs, the first shot is taken in a studio location. In my photograph the food colouring creates clouds of colour once it hits the water in the vase where as the food colouring in the internet image depicts bouncy lines of colour that almost appear smoke like. Both photographs enhance the beauty of colour and water. 

Connecting Essay 1

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The first photograph depicts a purple bath bomb that has reacted with the water to create bubbles and coloured patterns in the water, the purple bubbles have the ability to look like a galaxy and create images in the water. The incredible look of this photograph reflects the meaning, the natural source of water is able to create something beautiful like this.  The bath bomb and the water are reactants so the colours are released in bursts, the different shades that the bath bomb has contained in it create depth when photographed while it is mid reaction with the water.

My photograph is of a pink bath bomb that contained strands of purple and white which turned the water hot pink, with candy pink strands and dark purple patches which gathered around the edge of the sink that I was working in. The bath bomb can be seen in the centre of the photograph fizzing away and realising bubbles while it is reacting with the water. The colours gather together at the edge of the sink and create small rainbow pools. The colours of the bath bomb almost add a type of texture to the water, the water looks as if it would be rough to touch with multiple layers however it slips through your fingertips.

These two photographs are extremely similar, the colours are within the same group as the pink bath bomb gave off purples that made the photograph appear rather mystical as it was releasing. In both photographs the bath bomb can be seen fizzing in the centre mid-reaction with the water. Both photographs have a lot of depth however it is shown in different ways, the galaxy look of the first photograph adds not only depth in the actual photograph but depth to the meaning, the other type of depth is the thoughts created by looking at the photograph, it makes you think of the world. In my photograph the depth is in the darkness at the sides, the dark waters represent danger within water.

Shoot 8 - Straight Images

Shoot 8 - Work Diary

E V A L U A T I O N

For my final shoot prior to the exam I went to photograph the river Thames. I chose to do this shoot at night time in order to capture the way the lights of the city shone over the water. This is a magical shoot, the lights on the boats and the light from the london eye created some stunning photographs. The water carries the image of the city within it and is a major landmark, just another reason water is incredible, its self can be a mode of transport, a land mark and a survival source. 

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If I were to re do this shoot I may try and do a day time version, and capture the sheer volume of tourists that enjoy the Thames on a daily basis. This shoot has inspired me to focus on rivers and the ocean in some of my future photography projects. I am excited to continue studying water and am pleased with the lessons this project has taught me such as depth and tone but also how to photograph moving things like water.

Shoot 8 - Contact Sheets

Computer Experiments

Shoot 7 - Straight Images

Shoot 7 - Work Diary

E V A L U A T I O N

For this shoot I took a trip to Trafalgar Square to photograph the fountain, I really loved this shoot I found it fascinating how the water falls. My Canon 760D captures the fountain and it holds mystical beauty with the chaotic London city all around it. This tourist attraction during the summer calls thousands from all over the world, the lights in the fountain sometimes give the water a yellow, blue and red tint and at night the stunning fountain is lit up by its surrounding area. The fountain is a gem in the centre of a bustling London day, the chaotic pouring water sometimes so violent it is hard to see the beauty however captured this way looks stunning.

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This shoot was really inspiring and I really enjoyed doing it, if I had the chance to do it again I would perhaps do it on a day with better weather and explore other areas of the fountain. I would love to create a bigger focus on the money thrown into the water, people making wishes on their pennies hoping this magical tourist site will make them come true. My next shoot is also London based I am going to shoot the river Thames and I want to do this at night to see how the lighting of the wonderful city of London exaggerates the beauty of the water.

Shoot 7 - Contact Sheets