February 28

unknown

  • black and white
  • close up
  • focus on the person
  • light and shadow
  • reflection
  • texture
  • When editing, I increase the contrast to let the person pop out.
  • create a mystery feeling.
  • this photo connects with my artist as it also has a bond human and reflection.

  • black and white
  • close up
  • focus on the person
  • light and shadow
  • reflection
  • texture
  • pattern
  • When editing, I framed the picture to let the focus be on the eyes.
  • this photo connects with my artist as it also has a bond between humans and reflection.
  • create an innocent feeling.

  • black and white
  • close up
  • focus on the person
  • light and shadow
  • reflection
  • texture
  • pattern
  • I edited the photo by making the person and the plastic glass into two different layers and making the person’s face lighter to make the person’s face pop out.
  • create a mystery feeling
  • this photo connects with my artist as it also has a bond between humans and reflection.
February 14

statement of intent

The message of my photo is that I want to show the dream within the people around us. The message is to show the complexity within people’s minds and dreams.  I want my audience to stop and consider and accept the complex feelings and dreams in their mind. For inspiration, I will try to find a photographer who explores taking photos with reflective objects and people and a photographer who explores the use of zoom-in in his or her photo. In my opinion, nowadays, people tend to dream about many things, and sometimes people get triggered by them, but thinking about it, sometimes, having those weird dreams could be a good thing.

February 11

reflection

  • focus on the background
  • light and shadow
  • texture of the hair
  • closeup

  • light and shadow
  • focus on the foreground
  • texture of the ice
  • reflection on the ice
  • closeup

  • reflection on the water drops
  • light and shadow
  • closeup
  • focus on the foreground
  • pattern

  • reflection on the water drops
  • light and shadow
  • closeup
  • focus on the foreground
  • pattern

  • reflection on the water drops
  • light and shadow
  • closeup
  • focus on the foreground
  • pattern

  • light and shadow
  • focus on the foreground
  • texture of the ice
  • reflection in the water
  • closeup

  • pattern
  • light and shadow
  • reflection
  • negative space
  • role of third

  • pattern
  • light and shadow
  • reflection
  • negative space
  • role of third
  • color contrast

  • pattern
  • light and shadow
  • reflection
  • texture

  • pattern
  • color contrast
  • reflection
  • light and shadow
  • balance

  • light and shadow
  • balance
  • reflection
  • texture

  • high sateration color
  • reflection
  • pattern
  • texture
January 22

artist

Lee Friedlander

Lee Friedlander: Inspiring Black and White Photography | Paul Politis Photography

The layering of foreground and background elements creates a sense of depth, enhancing the three-dimensional quality of the image. In the foreground of this photo, a person is visible, seemingly taking a photograph. Their face is partially obscured, adding an element of mystery. Behind the reflective surface, various urban elements are present, such as buildings, vehicles, and possibly other people. This suggests a lively city atmosphere. Reflection is a primary component of this photo, creating depth and inviting viewers to ponder the relationship between the subject and surroundings. The use of black-and-white highlights contrasts between light and shadow, emphasizing shapes and forms. The varied textures in the image, from the smoothness of glass to the roughness of urban surfaces, add tactile visual interest. Lastly, The lines created by buildings and objects help structure the image, leading the viewer’s gaze through the scene.

 

Naoya Hatakeyama

In this photo, the foreground is dominated by numerous water droplets that create a textured, blurry effect, distorting the view behind them. The Bright, colorful lights are visible in the background, with streaks of red, pink, and blue, suggesting motion and energy. This adds a lively atmosphere to the scene. The light trails form abstract lines and shapes, creating a sense of movement and vibrancy, possibly indicating traffic or city lights at night.

 

Both images explore urban themes but do so in contrasting ways: one through personal reflection and narrative, and the other through abstraction and vibrant color. Together, they illustrate the multifaceted nature of urban life and the varied ways in which it can be experienced and represented.

January 20

setting

The photo features a natural scene with a textured log covered in vibrant green leaves. Three small, colorful, stone-like creatures are positioned on the log, each displaying a different color—one is brown, while the others are shades of green and yellow. The lighting creates a soft, warm atmosphere, emphasizing the lush greenery and the unique appearance of the creatures. The overall composition evokes a sense of tranquility and connection to nature. The rough texture of the log contrasts with the smoothness of the stone, creating a dynamic visual pattern that makes the image more interesting.  The leaves develop a pattern of varying shapes and sizes, forming a natural frame around the frogs and enhancing the overall composition. The use of light helps to illuminate the stones, making them stand out against the darker background. This draws the viewer’s attention to the focal points of the image. Tanaka is known for creating whimsical miniature scenes often featuring small figures in everyday settings. The colorful stone in the image evokes a similar sense of playfulness and fantasy.

 

The photo features a charming miniature scene in a lush, green environment. Two small, colorful figures—one red and one purple—are positioned on a bed of vibrant moss and surrounded by various leaves and plants. The statistics appear cartoonish and playful, adding a whimsical touch to the natural setting. In the background, larger leafy plants and textures create depth and layers, while soft lighting enhances the colors and details. The overall composition evokes a sense of enchantment, inviting viewers to imagine a story or adventure in this miniature world. The rich greens of the foliage contrast beautifully with the bright colors of the figures, creating a visually appealing and harmonious scene. Like Tanaka, who creates intricate miniature scenes, this image features small figures amidst a detailed natural setting, emphasizing the charm of tiny worlds.

 

The bright yellow background adds a cheerful and inviting atmosphere, suggesting a playful or educational setting, such as a children’s library or reading corner. The composition is well-organized and colorful, emphasizing the joy of reading and exploration. Soft lighting enhances the warmth of the scene, making it visually appealing and engaging. The arrangement of the books at an angle within the frame adds depth to the image, making it more dynamic. It creates a sense of perspective, leading the viewer’s gaze into the character. The alignment of the books, with their spines facing outward, creates a rhythmic pattern. The titles are arranged to lead the viewer’s eye smoothly across the shelf, making it easy to engage with the photo. The bright colors and organized arrangement evoke a playful atmosphere similar to Tanaka’s whimsical dioramas, which often blend fantasy and reality through vibrant settings.

 

We can see from the photo the background of the image is bright red. The board on the bookshelf looks like a skate park facility. The piglet is playing skateboard on the board. The empty areas around the miniature figure and the shelf help draw attention to the figure itself. The figure might feel lost or cluttered without the surrounding space, but the negative space enhances its prominence. The angled shelf creates diagonal lines that add dynamism to the composition, guiding the viewer’s eye toward the figure and suggesting movement. Tanaka is renowned for creating whimsical dioramas using small figures and everyday objects. This image features a miniature figure on a shelf, reflecting his signature style of transforming ordinary scenes into imaginative narratives.

 

This image features two miniature figures in a playful scene constructed from various colorful building blocks. They are standing beneath a makeshift shelter made from a triangular piece, surrounded by a chaotic array of other colorful pieces scattered throughout the space. The vibrant colors of the building blocks create a lively and inviting atmosphere reminiscent of a child’s play area. The arrangement of the figures and the shelter draws the viewer’s eye, creating a focal point amidst the surrounding chaos. The mix of materials—smooth plastic blocks and fabric—adds visual interest and depth to the image. Like Tanaka, who frequently uses small figures in his dioramas, this image features two miniature characters as focal points within a larger scene. The playful arrangement of building blocks and the makeshift shelter evokes a sense of whimsy and creativity, similar to Tanaka’s ability to transform everyday objects into fantastical environments.

In all of the photos above, I used ISO to adjust lighting and used focus to change the focus point.