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.

September 14

Photo Safari – Blog post 6

one of my least favorite photos from the set is the fourth one because it didn’t really show the use of light and shadow.

one of my favorite photos is the 11th one because I think it really shows a great use of the one-point perspective and vanishing point. This photo also gives me a very calm and peaceful feeling with the use of solid and light colors and framing.

September 4

abstract photos- blog post 2

we chose this photo because it shows a clear reflection from the pond of the tree and building. the use of lighting has made the reflection clearer, and some of the changes are making the photo black and white made the reflection clearer. This photo also gives me a very mysterious and unknown feeling because of the reflection that it creates and the way how it is upside down. So we can barely tell what the photo is about.And because of the black and white color,It makes the whole mood down.

this photo was taken from the es library bookshelf, the blur, and the different colors made the photo pop up. Some of the changes are, increasing the saturation and lighting. This photo gives me a feeling that it is taken at a grocery store because all of the Saturation color together are very intense. It also gives me a feeling that I want to explore more about this photo Because the photo is blurry, so we can’t really tell what is on the shelf. And so it makes me want to explore more

this is a Close-up photo of the plant, and there is a very clear vanishing point. some of the changes we made was decrease the lighting and increase the saturation. When I’m looking at this photo, I think it is dragging my eye into the center point,Because there is a very clear vanishing point. This photo also makes me feel very calm and relaxed and surrounded by everything Together with the use of color.