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Mind Map

Abstraction- Final

 

Formal Elements of Photograph

1. Line:

  • Horizontal lines: The blue bleachers create strong horizontal lines, guiding the eye across the image and emphasizing the sense of space in the gymnasium.
  • Vertical line: The umbrella’s handle acts as a subtle vertical line, connecting the figure to the umbrella and drawing attention to the central subject

2. Shape

  • Geometric shapes: The play structures, like the slide (curved geometric shape) and the square/rectangular panels of the play area’s border, contribute geometric forms.
  • Organic shapes: The balls on the ground have round, organic shapes, contrasting with the more rigid geometric shapes of the play equipment.

3. Texture

  • Play surface texture: The blue play surface looks smooth, likely a rubberized material for safety.
  • Swing texture: The swing seat and chains appear to have a sturdy, somewhat rough texture, suitable for playground equipment.
  • Building texture: The building’s exterior has a smooth, modern texture.

4. Tone

  • Color tones: The bright yellow of the warning sign contrasts sharply with the red wall and the neutral tones of the doors and floor, drawing attention to the sign and the person.
  • Lighting tones: The indoor lighting is relatively even, keeping the tones clear and visible, though the overall image is somewhat blurred.

5. Pattern

  • This is a pattern from the tree, there is all vertical lines, which created a lot of patterns from the dark and light color.x

 

 

 

 

 

Definition

Abstract photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting element. Albert Renger-Patzsch and Aaron Siskind photographed the ordinary to reveal their beauty. Uta Barth reversed the typical use of the camera, shooting out of focus, and Andreas Gursky photographs the repetition of elements. During this unit, you will investigate appropriate examples of abstract photography and respond in your own way.

Abstract photography is a style of photography that focuses on shapes, colors, textures, and forms rather than clearly recognizable subjects, aiming to evoke emotion or personal interpretation rather than depict reality. To me, abstract photography is a way of expressing human emotions through visual elements, whether it’s by capturing a blurry, distorted image or a sharply focused yet non-representational subject. Each photograph reflects a unique emotional perspective of the photographer. When these kinds of images are displayed together in a small exhibition, I believe they allow viewers to connect with and interpret the emotions behind them in their own personal way.

Starting Point

Abstract photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting element. Albert Renger-Patzsch and Aaron Siskind photographed the ordinary to reveal their beauty. Uta Barth reversed the typical use of the camera, shooting out of focus, and Andreas Gursky photographs the repetition of elements. During this unit, you will investigate appropriate examples of abstract photography and respond in your own way.

For me, it’s creating the emotions of different people through the pictures people took, using this abstract feeling can pass on their feelings to the audience by those photos.

Wrong!

 

I took this picture and cropped it afterward to show the trees and plants, followed by some water fountains at the back, which is incorrect because I didn't have a focus on this picture..    This picture was taken incorrectly because I didn’t focus on any specific object when capturing the shot. As a result, the composition lacks a clear subject, making it difficult for viewers to understand what the photo is meant to highlight. Additionally, the image turned out very blurry because my hands were shaking while taking the photo. The motion blur not only distorted the shapes of the objects but also caused unusual color blending, creating a strange and unnatural effect across the entire picture. This lack of stability and focus significantly reduced the overall quality and clarity of the image     The picture was of poor quality due to significant blurriness, which made it difficult to distinguish details clearly. The camera failed to focus on the intended subjects, particularly the plants, which appeared out of focus and lacked sharpness. Instead of capturing the texture and colors of the leaves and flowers, the image looked hazy and unrefined. Additionally, a person was unintentionally included in the frame, further distracting from the overall composition and purpose of the photo.

In this photo, I used the full shot camera mode to capture the scene. However, the result was not very successful due to noticeable blurriness and poor color balance. The image appears overexposed, especially on the tree that I intended to photograph, which causes the details to be washed out and the lighting to look unnatural.

This photo is incorrect because the text "MS GRAPH" appears to be mirrored or reversed, which doesn't conform to the normal way text is displayed for easy reading. Normally, text should be in a forward orientation that allows for straightforward recognition, but here it gives a visually confusing impression, deviating from the proper presentation of words. This photo is incorrect because the text “MS GRAPH” appears to be mirrored or reversed, which doesn’t conform to the normal way text is displayed for easy reading. Normally, text should be in a forward orientation that allows for straightforward recognition, but here it gives a visually confusing impression, deviating from the proper presentation of words.

The approach used to take this photo is incorrect because it features a blurry focus that doesn’t properly show the playground structure, a composition missing crucial sections of the slide and tower due to cropping, and probably dull lighting that doesn’t bring out the texture and depth of the structure, all of which go against sound photography standards.

The method of taking this photo is problematic. The blurriness hides details of the large chess pieces and the board. The slanted composition might confuse viewers rather than clearly display the game arrangement, and the insufficient contrast (given it’s in black – and – white) doesn’t let the pieces stand out vividly, which goes against good photo

The approach used to take this photo is problematic. The blur lessens the sharpness of the ottomans’ forms and textures. The composition is rather messy, lacking a distinct focal point to direct the viewer’s gaze, and the lighting doesn’t do a good job of bringing out the colors and details, which goes against sound photography standards.

This picture i took is wrong. Blur across much of the frame, particularly in the foreground, obscures the subject and hinders accurate information delivery. The composition is disorganized, lacking a distinct central subject, the fuzzy foreground elements disrupt the view of the background sign’s text, and the “NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE CAFE” notice isn’t properly emphasized. So, there’s no effective visual direction, leaving audiences confused about where to direct their attention within the image.

Welcome to Your New Blog!

When you blog you create posts and posts are categorised according to your subject. Some categories have already been set up for you. If you need more categories you can add them as needed. It’s important that your posts have the following:

  • An engaging title – this should not include the name of the subject since this is referenced in the category.
  • Body – this is where you share your learning. This can include text, images, embedded videos from Dragons’ Tube or elsewhere. You should always consider how your post looks to your audience. Is it engaging? Do they want to keep reading?
  • Category – select one that has been set for you or add a new category. Posts can have more than one category e.g. Humanities and Myself as a Learner

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