I believe I did a decent job of showing the similarities between the three images in my triptych, especially in terms of how they highlight sunlight with frame. Every picture has a specific layout that highlights the relationship between light and shadow. For instance, the kind light at the bottom of the first picture serves as a silent background at first. It became my main light source and showed out once I changed the exposure. The change gives the image depth in addition to drawing attention to the main subject. Furthermore, a contrast that highlights the lighter portions is produced by the lack of light at the top. I produced an overall visual narrative that invites viewers to look at the light details in every shot by carefully balancing these components. All things considered, I like how the triptych ties these concepts together.

Yellow photo

In general, the picture could have been clearer and more in line with the artistic idea, making it more effective and engaging. The purpose of the intentionally out-of-focus pictures is to create a mood, but the theme did not work well; it attempted to connect with Uta Barth’s style, but it did not quite match her vision, and the blurry quality made it more difficult for viewers to connect with the images, which made them a yellow photo

Green Photo

These photo are green photo because these uses sense of blurriness to challenges  viewer’s perception of truth also creating a sense of odd fantasy. The audience is drawn into a reflective state by this abstract aspect, which invites individual interpretation and emotional connection. Barth asks us to pay attention to the emotions and memories that remain beyond the frame in addition to what is obvious right away by lowering edges and blurring features, which these statement shows that it should be Green Photo

Red Photo

I attempt with combining street photography and abstraction in this set of images. A unclear object in the center gives the pictures a sense of wonder and dreaminess. For example, I added texture and mystery by using cracked glasses as the focus point in the third image. People are drawn into the design by the contrast between the abstract nature of the glasses and the street landscape in the background. I want to trigger feelings and encourage interpretation by mixing soft and hard elements, giving the commonplace an exceptional quality. Every picture documents a moment that is both recognizable and unreal.

What is was the Pictorialism Movement in photography?
The Pictorialism Movement in photography, which developed in the late nineteenth century, stressed creative expression through soft focus and modification, resulting in pictures that looked like paintings. In contrast, the Straight Photography approach, which emerged in the 1910s, emphasized real detail, using strong focus and natural lighting without editing.

What was the straight photography movement in photography? How is straight photography different to pictorialist? Why was the straight photography movement popular amongst photographers?

Straight photography shows and interacts with the camera’s technological abilities; the main difference is in intent, Pictorialism takes emotional effect through artistic control, while Straight Photography emphasizes truth and the medium’s basic traits. This later movement gained popularity as photographers took modern and aimed to emphasize the truth of the photographic picture.

How have Edward Weston and Aaron Siskind (above) been influenced by the Straight Photography Movement?

Edward Weston and Aaron Siskind were heavily influenced by the Straight Photography Movement, which shows clarity. Weston’s still lifes were characterized by a focus on form and texture, as well as precise and detailed subject capture. Siskind’s work, while often abstract, focused on real images of urban textures that reflected his themes’ impact on viewers. Both photographers accepted the movement’s principles, while demonstrating their technical ability, reaffirming the core of Straight Photography.

What makes the work of contemporary photographers Andreas Gursky and Uta Barth abstract? Can they be classified as pictorialist or straight photographers? Explain your response.

Andreas Gursky and Uta Barth do not easily fit into the classifications of pictorialist or straight photographers; Gursky’s deeply improved photos break from realism, while Barth’s focus on experience provides a more complex perspective. Their work is abstract because to Gursky’s large-scale pieces, which hide detail and comment on globalization, and Barth’s use of focus and fade which allows for personal assessments of light and space. They challenge created categorization and represent the complex nature of contemporary photography.

Work cited

“Edward Weston.” Center for Creative Photography, 18 Nov. 2021, ccp.arizona.edu/artists/edward-weston.

Uta Barth

why did I choose she/How will you adapt this style to your own photography? How does the image/artist inspire YOU?

I chose Uta Barth’s photography because it captures the essence of perception and the change of moments. Her art sometimes reduces the difficulties between reality and abstraction, allowing viewers to connect with the images on a deeper emotional level. Barth’s use of light and focus creates a distinct atmosphere that elicits feelings of nostalgia and reflection. I appreciate how she challenges traditional photography by emphasizing what is often overlooked, encouraging us to see the world in new ways. Her ability to transform ordinary scenes into thought-provoking art resonates with me and inspires contemplation. To mimic Barth’s approach in my own photography, I plan to experiment with selective focus and light control, emphasizing the emotional impact of my subjects. My goal is to create photographs that inspire viewers to pause and think, much as Barth’s does.

Style

In these pictures, she uses selective focus and blurring to hide features, producing an air of mystery. This encourages viewers to understand the image rather than just recognize it., I appreciate Uta Barth’s style since it is simple and focuses on light. She often highlights minor details, evoking a peaceful and reflective atmosphere. Her use of natural light gives her photographs a warm, dreamlike look that makes them inviting. I really like how she uses focus and blurring to draw our attention to certain aspects while leaving others unclear. This style enables viewers to reflect more deeply on what they see, making her work feel both personal and universal. Overall, her approach invites quiet reflection on daily moments.

Picture

Why did I choose this picture?

I choose this picture because it inspires reflection and nostalgia. Its gentle concentration generates a variety of emotional reactions by bringing the audience into a moment that feels both close and universal.

What do you find surprising or unusual about this photograph?

This photograph’s purposeful blurriness is its most unexpected feature. It creates a dreamy atmosphere that invites viewers to interact with their own memories and emotions by inviting ambiguity rather than offering a clear subject.

Formal element

Focus is a particularly significant element in this picture. An sense of distance and abstraction is produced by the soft focus, which heightens the image’s emotional impact. This lack of clarity allows viewers to project their own ideas onto the image, making it a more personal experience.