- Get Really Close
In this photo, I used a wide lens angle to capture a close up shot of my friend, emphasizing on his facial details. Also the close up framing and focus of the photo makes the audience feel as though they were standing there in person. There are also lighting elements in the photo, as the bright sunlight that shines on his face creates shadows and highlights, and also gives texture to my friends skin and hair.
- Center Composition
This photo is took during out last photography trip of 798. In this photo, it includes my friend standing in the middle of the road, depicting a center composition, which emphasizes on the subject that’s in the middle. There are also a sense of space in this photo, as there are less subjects except for the scooter that is also in the way, and thus also suggesting that the environment is very lively, as there are people constantly moving in the area.
- Strong diagonals
In this photo, the wall and the wires above form a diagnol line from the photo, creating depth and also guiding the eye across from the photo. The few colors in the photo also create a minimalist composition, as there are very few parts that pull the audiences eyes away from the main subject. Moreover, the old and rough texture of the walls evokes a sense of corrosion, or the fading out of old elements.
- Visual Elements – Tonal Contrast
Tonal Contrast is defined as the difference in brightness between the lightest and darkest areas of an image. In this case, there is a high tonal contrast, which creates a more dramatic effect. In this photo, my friend is standing in a dak tunnel, and in this perspective, his whole body is black. This is called backlighting, as the subject is dark and the light is coming from the background. This creates a strong contrast between my friend and the background, emphasizing on the subject significantly. Furthermore, the leading lines of the corridor guides the audiences eyes from the dark fore background to bright, vibrant background. In addition, the frame of the tunnel naturally frames this scene, creating a strong composition.
- Low perspective/angle
In this photo, The camera is placed behind and below my friend, creating a low perspective and angle. The low angle also enlarges the painting in the back, as though the painting in the back is looming over my friend, giving the scene a sense of scale and depth. Furthermore, the low angle, and the lines of the building also makes the building feel much taller. The colors of the painting also is very interesting. This is because the yellow and white colors creates strong contrast with the gray colors of the building, thus pulling attention to the painting in the back.
- The decisive movement
In this photo, it depicts a person passing the volleyball to someone in the back, especially how the player is airborne, extends his arms, and the ball above him, all shows dynamic motion in frozen time. In addition, the net splits the photo horizontally, giving structure to the whole photo, and the player forms a diaganol line, which adds tension to the photo.