Walk 2 Work Diary

We were set the task capturing autumn colours, journey and back of heads again for our second group walk. I wanted to address some of the issues that  had previously faced my other attempt. I also wanted to look to cause layers of meaning within the images and I wanted to think of how I could show journey in a more metaphorical sense. I feel that I was able to achieve a good variation within the quantity of photos that I had taken. I wanted to use the dull weather and rain that came before the shoot to create some interesting images, using formal elements such as contrast and reflection.

This image shows a clear example of journey within the contrast of the shoe and nature. It shows us that the two will not naturally be in the same location and journey has caused the two to meet. Aside from contrast some other formal elements can be seen within the image. The reflection of the damp pavement creates reflections of the light being shown on the surface, causing the texture to be more detailed and prominent as a result. The colours within the image differentiate from each other in dramatic ways, creating further contrasts. The dull background of damp branches against the dark pavement clash with the bright colours of clothing featured with colours of white, green and blue.

This image uses some formal elements to show journey. The use of death is a main feature in the image and the road twists and turns off into the distance and appears some what endless. The effect of distance within the image is shown through the use of lines and pattern. The bold white line stands out against the grey pavement and continuously follows the pavement into the distance, the bold contrast makes it easier to see how the line is affected over the change of distance. The pattern of signs can be seen falling down the road to the left of the image. As well as creating a pattern, the signs can be used to show how each sign changes over a distance.

Progression:

If I were to do this again I would attempt to to address one major problem with the focus on back of the head shots. I would search for interesting ways to show the back of the head and would also try to blend elements together to make the image interesting. I would also like to do this shoot on a day that has better weather. This would allow me to focus on other formal elements such as colour.