These are the photos I chose for the red selection. They are photos that best represent my statement of intent. They represent my statement of intent because they are black and white and show strong contrast to bring out the subject. Negative space is present in all photos, emphasizing sharp lines and shapes. They somewhat relate to the style of chosen photographer Albert Renger-Patzsch. However, the fact that the photos had to be abstract made me focus on abstraction rather than straight photography.

The first photo is a close-up of the side of a train. It contains a variety of complex machinery and mechanical contraptions. The shapes and features of the machinery are brought out through the shadows from things behind. The white negative space gives the shadows a variety of shapes. The main focus would be the large wheel that takes the center of the photograph. I could improve this photograph by making its shapes and features more abstract. If I were to give this photograph a name, it would be called “Space mechanics.” The reason for this name is open to interpretation.

The second photo is taken by leaning back with the camera. It contains two triangular edges of buildings and a large complex industrial funnel that emerges in between them. The triangles’ simplicity really brings out the middle funnel’s complexity. There is nothing in the background except for negative white space. This makes the focus of the photograph extremely obvious. However, there are still areas for improvement. It would have been better if the triangles at the bottom of the picture were symmetrical, so the formal element of the repetition would be more clear. Also, there seem to be small things that distract the viewer from the main focus. For example, there is a thin line at the top of the triangle to the left and a small block beside the triangle to the right. One of the edges of the triangle to the right doesn’t seem smooth. It makes the shape imperfect. If I were to give this photograph a name, it would be “The Junk King.” The reason behind the name is up to the viewer because it is an abstract photograph.

The third photo shows electricity lines. This photo mostly focuses on the formal elements of shape, line, and repetition. There is a thick black vertical line towards the slightly right of the middle of the photograph. It contrasts the mass repetition of thin black horizontal lines. In addition, there are two circles that have a cross in the middle. They are virtually identical in shape. Therefore, they emphasize the formal element of repetition. The white background and negative space bring out the shapes of the main subjects. To be honest, there are not that many areas of improvement for this photograph because the features are already oversimplified. All in all, this photograph is pretty simple in nature and requires the viewer’s interpretation. I would call this photograph “Lines and Circles.”