Lightroom (P1111060.JPG and 79 others)

Annotation: most of these photos are showing skills of lines and focus on an object.

Lightroom (P1111061.JPG and 16 others)

Annotation: most of these photos show more of a focus on one object or shows lines and texture

In this photo I show the skills of focus since the lock is right in the middle and with black shadows leading to the lock. The color combination can also be seen as something interesting. the orange rust of the middle of the lock and the silver chains shows a great difference.

In this photo we can see 3 elements. First, the texture of the paint and the broken parts and holes we can see on the wall. Second, the focus, in this photo the focus was to the orange painting and i have blurred out the brick walls. Lastly, lines, the line of the photo shows the art of the wall and theres also lines at the back on the brick walls.

 

Photographer: Hiroshi Sugimoto

“Hiroshi Sugimoto | Fraenkel Gallery.” Fraenkel Gallery, 3 Sept. 2024, fraenkelgallery.com/artists/hiroshi-sugimoto. Accessed 18 Sept. 2024.

 

Five words that describe these photos:

1. Tone
2. Lines
3. Texture
4. Glow
5. Ancient

In what ways are your chosen artist’s photographs abstract?

Blurring of Reality: Sugimoto often blurs the line between reality and illusion, capturing subjects like seascapes or theaters in a way that emphasizes their form and texture rather than specific details.

Long Exposure: His long exposure technique creates smooth, ethereal images that can obscure identifiable features, transforming familiar scenes into abstract forms.

Minimalism: Many of his works feature minimal compositions with limited elements, drawing attention to shapes, lines, and the interplay of light and shadow.

Conceptual Depth: Sugimoto’s photographs often carry philosophical undertones, exploring themes of time, memory, and perception, which invites viewers to interpret the images abstractly.

Use of Light: His manipulation of light and shadow creates dramatic contrasts that enhance the abstract quality of his work, often resulting in striking visual effects.

Connection to my vision

1. Perception of Time: His long exposure images evoke a sense of timelessness, prompting viewers to reflect on their own experiences of time and how it shapes their lives.
2. Nature and Environment: Sugimoto’s seascapes remind us of our connection to nature, encouraging appreciation for the beauty and tranquility of natural landscapes.
3. Memory and Reflection: His work often evokes nostalgia, inviting viewers to contemplate their memories and the fleeting nature of moments in life.
4. Philosophical Inquiry: Sugimoto’s exploration of reality and illusion challenges us to consider how we perceive the world around us, inspiring deeper thought about our own interpretations of reality.
5. Aesthetic Appreciation: By presenting ordinary subjects in abstract forms, Sugimoto encourages us to find beauty in the mundane and to appreciate the artistry in everyday life.

‌One Image

 

1. I chose this photo because this photo is very unique and has used a lot of the elements that we have learnt.
2. the shades and the shape of this photograph is unique so it stood when i was choosing the photos.
3. the light is very important in this photograph. As you can see most of the photo is black and there are black shades on the object.

 

Formal element represented: Line, Shape, Pattern

Formal element represented: Shape

Formal Element Represented: shapes, pattern, texture

Formal element represented: Lines, Pattern

This didn’t really work for me as i couldn’t find as many patterns around the school that are shaped like this. But this is something close to the example but it has less patterns.

Formal element represented: Lines, Pattern

Formal element represented: shape

Formal element represented: Lines, Pattern

Formal element represented: shapes, pattern

Formal element represented: Lines, Shapes, Pattern

Formal element represented: Lines, Tone

Formal element represented: Lines, Tone

Formal element represented: Pattern, Texture

In this photo, I think the photographer focused mainly on lines, tone, and focus, when these three elements are put together it results as this great looking photo.

I would give this photo a title named “A Long Circle”. First, because of the eye-catching combination of the formal elements. A circle, lines, if you see these two elements separately, it wouldn’t be as “surprising”, however if you be creative and combine them together, you can eventually have a photo like this. The unique and creative combination of focus and lines has created a photo that somehow looks like an extremely long circle. This is why i would name this photo a long circle. The photographer has used focus to make these lines feel like they are very long and these leads to the middle circle.

In photography, formal elements refer to the fundamental components that make up an image and influence its composition and aesthetic appeal. Understanding these elements helps photographers create more impactful photographs. The primary formal elements includes: Line, Shape, Pattern, Texture, Tone, Focus.

Lines

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This photo by Albert Renger-Patzsch is a great example of formal element, lines. Lines in photography formal elements can guide the viewer’s eye and create structure. Lines can be straight, curved, horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. In this photo we can see lines all over the place and it seems like it is a tree.

Shape

Citation:

“What’s Shape and Form in Photography?” Portraits Refined, 9 Nov. 2021, portraitsrefined.com/shape-form-photography/. Accessed 5 Sept. 2024.

This photo took by David Em give a clear example of formal element, shape. In photography shapes are created by lines and can be geometric (like squares and circles) or organic (free-form shapes found in nature). In this photo you can see different sizes of squares and pattern as the photographer takes the photo of this building.

Pattern: 

Citation:

“All Sizes | We All Live in Little Boxes…. | Flickr – Photo Sharing!” Flickr.com, All sizes | We all live in little boxes…. | Flickr – Photo Sharing!, 2024, www.flickr.com/photos/jezbills/3241556911/sizes/z/in/photostream/. Accessed 5 Sept. 2024.

‌This photo taken by Jez Bills gives us a great example of what pattern in photography  means. Pattern in photography refers to a repeated design or arrangement of elements within the frame. This can include shapes, colors, or objects that create a visual rhythm. In this photo we can see the pattern in the houses.

 

Texture: 

Citation:

http://www.facebook.com/goodhart.photography. “Photography Element of Composition: Texture – Goodhart.” Goodhart , 12 Jan. 2022, goodhartphotographyva.com/28-day-photography-challenge-texture/. Accessed 5 Sept. 2024.

‌In this photo by Goodhart we can see clear examples of texture. Texture is the surface quality of objects, which can be seen or felt. Texture adds depth and interest to an image. In this photo we can see the rises of the tree skin and the cracks and bumps.

Tone: 

Citation:

Art, Rise. “What Is Tone in Art?” Rise Art, Rise Art, 7 Jan. 2021, www.riseart.com/guide/2420/what-is-tone-in-art. Accessed 5 Sept. 2024.

In this photo by Rise Art, it clearly shows what tone is in photography. In photography tone refers to the lightness or darkness of an image and the overall mood conveyed through the use of light and shadow. It encompasses the range of brightness levels in a photograph. In this photo we can see the brightness and darkness shifts.

Focus:

Citation:

Laubscher, Michael. “The Importance of Focus in Photography – Wild Eye – Michael Laubscher.” Wild Eye, 3 Apr. 2023, wild-eye.com/the-importance-of-focus-in-photography/. Accessed 5 Sept. 2024.

‌In this photo by Michael Laubscher, it give a clear example of what Focus is in photography. Focus refers to the sharpness or clarity of an image, particularly concerning the subject. It determines what is in sharp detail and what is blurred. In this photo we can clearly see that the elephant that is closer to the photographer is not in focus and is blurred out. However the zebra behind it is the main object of this photo so it is in focused.

 

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