798 Red Photos

Left:

The left photo is my favorite of them all. I captured it by photographing the underside of a bridge by shooting straight up. This ensures that the components, including the metal bridge and the trees, would be aligned to each other. Using this technique, I could capture the unique lines and edges that a more normal angle would not reveal to the eye. In addition, the natural contours of the tree provides a nice balance of warmth to the cold geometric shapes of the metal bridge. In other words, it provides insight on how man made objects, although vastly different, can blend perfectly in with nature.

Middle:

The middle picture is also very interesting. It is a photograph of one of the tunnels that connect the various streets of 798.What pops out of this photo is the lights and shadows, which does a really good job of reenforcing the sharp angles of the pipes and the texture of the windows and walls. Another aspect that I particularly like is the stained windows on the top of the image. Coupled with the shadows, it creates a very mysterious atmosphere.

Right:

The picture to the right is taken on a bridge, looking down into the factory. As the factory has not been in operation for many years, it has long since been covered in layers of rust. This provides very intricate patterns on the surface of the maze-like pipes that runs along the sides. In addition, the photograph is shot symmetrically, with 2 pillars on each side and metal beams connecting them to the superstructure of the factory. This not only creates lines and edges, but also adds depth to the image. However, since it was taken on my phone, it can be noticed that the sky is overexposed in places.

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