Texture, Work Diary

We were set with the task of capturing texture in the environment. The task began extremely well as we began with good weather that gave us the light that we needed to capture textures of objects on a smaller scale. The intense light that was strung across different surfaces assisted me greatly in showing immense detail of the texture on the surface. I was able to incorporate some formal elements such as form and tone in a way that showed detail and shape within the environment, producing visually interesting examples of texture. The weather did not last for too long as we were eventually forced to stop due to clouds approaching overhead. I took some pictures of texture where i could but it was only until the clouds cleared that we were able to continue photographing with ease. I was able to capture a good range of photographs.

I chose this photo because it shows us a simple example of texture that is made interesting by camera and light positioning. The light is cast across the surface in a way that allows us to view all of the individual details within the frame that would not commonly be seen in an everyday situation. Examples of form can be seen within the image that add more detail to the image. Examples of pattern can be seen within the brick work that show pattern through lines.

The texture of the tree in this image because the light comes into true picture form an angle that gives the image more detail. The light casts large shadows that show you the depth of the cracks and details in the tree. We can also see a good example of tone as we see the light come in from the right, slowly growing darker as the tree gets further away from the light source. Form can be seen within this image as it uses the shadows to enhance the details within the tree further.

Progression:

 if i were to do the task again, i would have chosen a day with more consistent weather so that i could take more time with the photos that i was taking and have a more diverse collection. This topic has allowed me to focus on the different ways in which I can capture extreme detail within my images. I would like to use the new techniques that i have learned in my images to maintain this level of detail with the light casting across the surface.