Part 1: 

The grandeur architectures

The message of my photo will be to appreciate and preserve architecture. The unique beauty of architecture can be seen in the most ordinary places. I want the audience to admire the beauty of their surfaces and their repetitive shapes. I also want viewers to feel startled and impressed by the towering building’s grandeur. For inspiration I will try to find a photographer who explores mechanical objects and buildings; finding the beauty within the ordinary. I want to find photographs that explore tones with sharp focus. In my opinion, we have to respect and appreciate the buildings that surround us. Architecture can be grandeur and impress us.

 

Part 2:

Artist: Albert Renger-Patzsch

Albert Renger-Patzsch emphasizes clarity, precision, and a sharp focus on the object itself. His art could be considered abstract in several ways as it deeply inspires me and could be a sense of guide for my 798 photos. Firstly, Patzsch often captured everyday objects, emphasizing their shapes, lines, and textures. This focus shapes the main idea away from context, leading to a more abstract interpretation of the shapes and lines of the subject. Secondly, his balance of light and shadow creates dramatic contrasts that can enhance the abstractness of his pictures, making them appear more sculptural and less similar to their everyday meanings. Thirdly, his compositions often isolate objects, removing them from their surroundings. This isolation can create a sense of abstraction, while it also creates a sharp contrast.  Furthermore, the tone of his picture demonstrates an objective style that often maintains an emotional detachment, allowing the viewer to view with the image on a more literal level rather than an emotional one.

What I like about this style is the sharp focus in the subject and the emphasize on lines and textures. It gives the photo a sense of technical and mechanical tone. The sharp contrast and the use of black and white colors also makes the photo more emotionally detached and interesting.

“Technique does not need to be interpreted. It interprets itself. You have to choose the right objects and focus on them precisely and they will tell you their own stories.” – Albert Renger-Patzsch

 

Part 3: 

  • Composition
    • The structure is centrally framed, drawing the viewer’s focus directly to it.
    • This image uses the rule of thirds horizontally which enhances visual interest
  • Lines
    • The tower’s vertical lines convey a sense of height and strength, emphasizing its architectural design
    • Any lines within the image (like edges of buildings or roads) can guide the viewer’s eye toward the tower, emphasizing depth
  • Composition
    • The details of the structure’s materials (metal, glass) create a structural quality contrasting with smoother background areas
  • Light and Shadow
    • The photo appears to utilize natural light, which may create strong contrasts. Shadows can add depth and dimension to the structure.
    • High contrast between the tower and the background can emphasize the subject, making it stand out more
  • Tone and Color
    • The photo is black and white, this can evoke a sense of seriousness
    • The cool colors might suggest calmness
  •   Perspective
    • The perspective the photo is taken gives it a sense of field of depth

 

Part 5:

Contact sheet (All photos):

 

Part 6

Contact sheet (Yellow):

The reason why I chose these photos are because they fit my statement of intent and is focusing on mechanical architectures, while some of my other photos may be mistakenly taken for turns out to be overly exposed or not focused enough. According to the characteristics of my artist’s style, my photos should be sharply in focused and should emphasize on shapes, lines, and repetition. These photos are all the ones that follow the foundation characteristics of my artist.

 

Contact sheet (green):

These photos I choose out of my yellows ones are following the style of my artist and is sharply in focused and looks good. They also give a sense of emotional detachment with mostly cool colors. one of the main difference I see in my green photos and yellow photos are the some of the yellow photos may be two plain without much emphasize on the subject, while the green photos contain aspects of repetition of lines.

 

Contact sheet (red):

The reason I chose these four pictures out of my green photos are because they strongly align with the characteristics of Albert Renger-Patzsch. They are sharply in focus, they all have a obvious contrast between the subject and background, they all have an emphasize on lines and shapes. Lastly, they also all have a interesting pattern and repetition.

 

Part 7:

  • Composition
    • The spiraling structure draws the eye upward, creating a sense of movement and depth
    • The vertical lines of the tower are balanced by the horizontal elements of the railings, providing a sense of stability.
  • Light:
    • The black-and-white treatment emphasizes the contrast between light and shadow, highlighting the textures of the metal.The use of monochrome colors evoke a sense of seriousness and calmness
  •  Texture
    • The surface of the metal and the grid of the railings create a tactile quality, making the viewer to understand the sensation of the materials.
  • Lines
    • The spirals and vertical lines guide the viewer’s eye through the image, creating a visual journey using guiding lines
    •  The circular and angular shapes contribute to the overall structure and form, emphasizing the aesthetic.
  • Perspective
    • The viewpoint shows a close-up perspective, emphasizing the scale and size of the structure while also creating a sense of towering presence.
  • Tone and color
    • The strong contrast between the dark and light areas enhances the three-dimensionality of the structure, making it more visually striking.
    • The monochrome palette evoke a sense of emotional detachment
    • The tonal differences emphasizes the textures of the metal, making the surface appear rough and industrial