Leaf macro photography
Leaf macro photography offers a unique opportunity to capture the intricate details of leaves, showcasing their textures, colors, and structures. First, l experimented with macro-lens with a 1:1 magnification ratio. This allowed me to get very close to the flowers/leaves while maintaining sharpness. I also tried using colored filters to enhance the natural hues of the photos, adding vibrancy to the images. I tried with different angles and perspectives to capture the leaves, such as top-down shots and side perspectives. In addition, l used contrasting backgrounds to make the subjects stand out. For example, the photo of the pink flower has the green leaves as the background, and these natural elements serve as effective blurred backgrounds.
Street photography
- Dramatic Lighting: The images have a strong, directional lighting that casts shadows and highlights the subject’s facial features, creating a dramatic and moody atmosphere.
- Shallow Depth of Field: The shallow depth of field allows the viewer to focus on the subject’s face, with the blurred background providing context without distracting from the main focal point.
- Tight Framing: The tight, close-up framing of the subject’s face fills the majority of the frame, emphasizing the expression and details of the person’s face.
- High Contrast: The images have a high contrast between the bright, highlights on the subject’s face and the darker, shadowed areas, which adds to the dramatic and emotive quality of the photograph.
- Unique Perspective: The slightly upward angle of the shot creates a sense of vulnerability and intimacy, allowing the viewer to engage with the subject’s expression and emotions.
- Composition: I used composition by filling the frame with the main subject to capture details and emotions more effectively.
- Dramatic Lighting: The harsh, directional lighting from an unseen source casts dramatic shadows on the subject’s face, creating a strong sense of contrast and depth.
- Unique Perspective: The low, upward angle of the shot emphasizes the subject’s physical position and vulnerability, inviting the viewer to engage with the scene from an unusual vantage point.
- Framing and Composition: The subject is positioned within the frame in a way that creates a sense of confinement and isolation, with the concrete walls and other objects in the background serving as visual barriers.
- Selective Focus: The shallow depth of field keeps the subject in sharp focus, while blurring the background elements to direct the viewer’s attention.
- Storytelling: The image evokes a sense of narrative, suggesting a moment of struggle or hardship experienced by the person, which aligns with the visual cues and emotional weight of the scene.