Set 2

My Vision:

The Hidden Beauty in Everyday Life

The message of my triptych will be to pay attention to the small things or images in our lives that we may never notice and make them significant. Things that are very common in our lives can also be beautiful. I want my audience to notice these things through my lens and perspective, see how they can be presented in entirely different forms, and see their unique beauty. I will get inspiration and develop my ideas by looking for photographs that explore things under reflections formed by water, windows or mirrors, magnified textures, and the motion of vehicles or people. Through these captured images, we can see the beauty hidden in our lives that we may never have discovered.

Artist: Ernst Haas

(Ernst Haas, 1957)

(Ernst Haas, 1957)

(Ernst Haas, 1970)

(Ernst Haas, 1957)

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(Ernst Haas, 1952)

(Ernst Haas, 1952)

(Ernst Haas, 1952)

Photographic Style:

• Line: These images feature dynamic, blurred lines that suggest movement and energy, such as streaks of passing cars and blurred pedestrians.
• Shape: The dominant shapes are organic and amorphous, with blurred figures and vehicles creating abstract forms.
• Color: These images display a wide range of colors and tonal values, from deep blacks to bright highlights. This high-contrast approach creates a dramatic, cinematic effect, with the interplay of light and shadow adding depth and visual interest.
• Texture: The images have a distinctly textural quality that heightens the sense of physicality and the passage of time and also creates a sense of depth and tactility.
• Tone: In addition to color, the tonal range also helps create a sense of depth and dimension, as elements in the foreground and background each have different tonal values. Emphasizing tonal contrast helps create a mood that evokes a somber, contemplative atmosphere.

• Ernst Haas’s photographs embody abstraction primarily through the use of motion blur. Blurred figures and vehicles create a sense of movement, allowing the viewer to get a feel for the dynamics of the urban environment without having to focus on specific details. Additionally, Ernst Haas’s selective framing often isolates elements within the composition, drawing the viewer’s attention to shape and form rather than the subject itself. This approach encourages the viewer to engage with the image on a more visceral level, appreciating the visual elements and rhythm of the scene rather than identifying individual components.
• What I like about Ernst Haas’s photographic style is that it seamlessly blends abstraction with a palpable sense of movement and atmosphere. High-contrast tones, cinematic framing, and textural qualities give these images a timeless, almost dreamlike quality. Haas’s masterful use of formal elements such as line, shape, and tone creates a captivating visual rhythm. Haas’s work is visually striking and evocative, transporting the viewer to a specific time and place.

“A picture is the expression of an impression. If the beautiful were not in us, how would we ever recognize it?” – Ernst Haas

• I chose this quote by Ernst Haas because it highlights the connection between perception and creativity in photography. It suggests that a photograph is not only a representation of reality but also an expression of the photographer’s impressions and emotions. This understanding enriches my appreciation of Ernst Haas’s work, as the techniques he uses, such as motion blur, evoke feelings and sensations, allowing the viewer to participate in the emotional landscape. Ultimately, this quote emphasizes that beauty is known through our inner experience, portraying Ernst Haas’s photographs as a reflection of the external world and our inner response to it.

• I chose Ernst Haas as my inspiration photographer because he captures extraordinary moments in everyday life, transforming the mundane into something meaningful. His use of motion blur aligns with my vision of highlighting overlooked aspects of life and encouraging viewers to see beauty in ordinary things. To adapt Ernst Haas’ style, I will attempt to use motion blur to convey the dynamic qualities of everyday scenes.

Fully Evaluate ONE image:

• I chose this image because it exemplifies Ernst Haas’s skill in using motion blur to capture the energy and vibrancy of an urban environment. The blurred figures and vehicles convey a sense of movement, drawing the viewer into the bustling atmosphere. The blurred forms blend into the impressionistic composition, adding a layer of mystery and emotion and evoking engagement.
• Formal Element: Line
  The blurred lines created by passing vehicles and pedestrians guide the viewer’s eye, creating a sense of kinetic energy and forward momentum, which is essential to evoking the dynamic qualities of an urban scene.

My Photos:

Full Contact Sheet(All Photos): 

Yellow Photos:

I chose these as my yellow photographs because they capture the essence of my vision – revealing the beauty in everyday details through a unique perspective. These dynamic images invite the viewer to see the urban environment in a more intuitive and appreciative way, perfectly aligning with my goal of highlighting the importance of overlooked things.

Green Photos:

These green photos I chose supports my vision better than the yellow photos. They focus on unique perspectives in urban environments and align directly with my goal of highlighting small elements that are often overlooked and reveal hidden beauty. The selective focus and intentional composition of the green photos allow for the contrast between movement and stillness, creating a richer, more balanced visual experience.

Red Photos:

I selected these red photos from the green photos.

• Top photo: The sharp focus on the central subject in this photo creates a sense of depth and movement that immediately draws the viewer’s eye, highlighting the overlooked beauty of fleeting moments in everyday life.
• Middle photo: This photo manages to balance the sense of movement with a little detail in the surroundings. It creates a more layered and visually appealing composition.
• Bottom photo: This photo encapsulates the human experience in an urban landscape. The way pedestrians move through the frame reveals overlooked beauty.

• I should have chosen a better subject because the light in 798 is bright, which makes it difficult to shoot motion blur because the photos are easily overexposed.