Straight Photography and Pictorialism were two different styles that argued about how photos should look. Pictorialism was like making a photo look like a painting. These photographers made their pictures soft, blurry, and dreamy on purpose. They wanted their art to feel emotional and magical, not just like a simple snapshot. On the other hand, Straight Photography was the complete opposite. This style was all about making photos clear, sharp, and detailed. These photographers believed a picture should show the world exactly as it is, without any blurry effects or tricks. So, while Pictorialism was about creating a mood, Straight Photography was about showing the simple truth and beauty of a subject.

Title: Forgotten Places

Message: I want people to see that old, broken-down buildings and abandoned spots can be beautiful and interesting. I want to show how nature slowly takes over these places, with plants growing through cracks and light making shadows on rusty walls. It makes you think about what used to be there.

Audience Response: I want my audience to feel curious and a little thoughtful. I hope they look at an old building and wonder about its story instead of just thinking it’s ugly.

Inspiration: I will get ideas by looking for photos of abandoned places like old factories, houses, or schools. I’m looking for pictures that show cool textures like peeling paint and cracked windows, and that use light to make the place look dramatic and quiet.

1.shows the line that differnces the two color

2. the structure of the bock and shows the spaces that is the same3. shows contrast between two colors

4. shows shape and spaceshows the texture and very simaller and the have it such a pattern

What’s the Deal with the Photo?
First, it’s a picture of a single, small tree. But it’s not in a forest or a park. It’s shot really close up, so the tree fills most of the picture. The background is all blurry and out of focus. This makes the tree the absolute star of the show—you can’t look at anything else.

The “New Objectivity” Vibe
This photo is part of a style called “New Objectivity.” Basically, that’s a fancy way of saying the photographer wasn’t trying to make things look all dreamy or emotional. Instead, he wanted to show things exactly as they are, like a scientist. He was famous for saying a good photo should be realistic and not try to be like a painting.

So, What’s So Special About a Tree?
By zooming in so much, he makes us see the tree in a new way. We’re not just seeing “a tree.” We’re seeing:

The texture of the bark—you can almost feel how rough it is.

The pattern of the branches as they split and spread out.

The shapes made by the little leaves.

It’s like he’s saying, “Hey, look how cool and detailed this ordinary thing really is if you just pay attention.”

The Bottom Line
“The Little Tree” is a famous photo because it changed how people thought about photography. It’s not a fancy scene; it’s a simple, powerful study of one thing. The photographer used his camera to reveal the hidden beauty in everyday objects, just by showing them with sharp focus and a clear, honest eye.

1. Line: Lines guide your eye through the photo. They can be straight (like a road), curved (like a river), or diagonal (like a leaning tree).

2. Shape: This is the 2D outline of an object. A shadow or a silhouette is a pure shape.

3. Form: This is a 3D shape. Photographers use light and shadow to make a flat object look like it has volume and you could touch it.

4. Pattern: The repetition of elements like lines, shapes, or colors. It creates rhythm.

5. Texture: This is about how a surface looks like it would feel. Is it rough like sandpaper? Smooth like glass? Sharp like thorns?

6. Tone: This refers to the range of light and dark in a photo, from pure white to pure black. It creates mood and drama.

7. Focus: This is what parts of the image are sharp and clear vs. blurry and soft. It tells the viewer exactly where to look.

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.

How to we use coloring or light to show an ordinary photo to be a unique photo?

I dont think there is good or bad picture, since everybody has their own opnion and their views. In addition i think we should respect all artists artwork. In addition i think the artist wants to show the lonely man and the environment also shows he try to be apart of the environment, but he cant the artist might also wants to mention about the people thats living the soceity is having personal mental issue or peoples that are having trouble with being apart of society.