Texture, Straight Images

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.

Texture, Image Bank

Both of these images use light in a way that shows texture. The light is cast across both surfaces in a way that highlights the texture of the object. From the detail of the texture we can see how aged the object is.

These imaged show us that texture can be shown in a number of interesting ways. Photographers tend to focus on the use of light, when cast across the object in the picture, we are able to achieve a more vivid perception of texture. The light can cast shadows in order to show us that the surface of the object is rough or it can pierce through individual hairs on the pelt of an animal in order to show the thick texture of the fur. An example of an interesting way that we can use light to show texture is in the picture of the crocodiles back. The light can be seen bouncing off the surface of the skin, giving it a matte look that makes the texture appear tough and armoured. This same technique can br applied in many forms, if the light appears to be more reflected off a surface then it becomes clear that the texture is smooth. Texture can be shown using a number of formal elements that can introduce new and exciting ways that we can perceive it in a picture.

Texture, Definition Post

Definition:

-The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance
-give (a surface) a rough or raised texture

Personal Definition:

-The surface of an object that can appear rough or smooth

Describing words: Abrasive, Acute, Angular, Arid, Ballooned

This picture shows texture in a natural setting. The reflective surface of the water is used to enhance the light in the image that give the surface of the water a 3D look so that we can see the individual bumps of it.

Here we are given an example of texture on a living animal. We are given the texture in the image in the form of wrinkles on the chimp's face. The texture of the face differentiates as the face begins to merge with the hair on the animals head giving it a rough texture.

This shows texture on a larger scale. The texture that we can see in this image is only presented in the form of the way that the rocks pile up. Since we can not see the texture of the individual rocks, we have to judge the image by the way that the rocks themselves collectively give the image a jagged texture that is rough and uneven.

In this picture we can see that the texture of the animal is clearly represented through light and shadows, the individual wrinkles are made more prominent through the high amount of lighting and the use of a black and whit filter that highlights the tone of the image.