Landscape Research
This type of photography provides freedom, space and the beautiful scenery's we have in the world for the viewer to look at and appreciate. However, as photography has developed, its seen that landscape photography is not simply just of nature and scenery, but can focus on the man made features or disturbances. For example Many photographers such as machoarts who shows a less extreme example, but it certainly shows some man made elements in the scenery that some may feel ruins landscape but some may admire it. On the other hand, many use other objects to show landscape. Photographer Carl Warner created the photo below full of all parts of a womans body which resembles the earths landscape shapes such as mountains. This is a very weird and wonderful twist to the topic of photography and gives a very different approach that not many other photographers have thought of. The photos are also very appropriate and don't show specific reasons of the womans body, which i feel is better as it can suit a wider range of audience and not just adults.
Depending on the lighting of the area your in you need to contrast the shutter speed and appature to get a focused picture in all areas, not just the foreground sector. If your photo of landscape is being taking in the day in a bright atmosphere, you must ensure your ISO is 200 or 400 as if its any higher the photo will come back to under exposed . The appature will have to have a higher F number as if it where too small, it could soften the texture of the shot. If that is the desired effect then a low appature , approximately less than F16 is required. To ensure you get a still clear and smooth photo with no camera shake, its crucial to use a tripod. This wont be the only effect you assure will be perfect, but you can also trace leading lines and develop the rule of thirds in the photo. For example if the photo matches the guidelines of the intersection points of the grid you can fit to the size of your photo, you can have the direction of the viewers eyes follow particular paths in your photo. For example if the horizon against the sea just had the sun in the center of the screen, that would be leading lines straight down the sea to the beam of the sunlight.
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Landscape Experimentation
Our task was to go to Wollaton park and take some landscape photos. However on the day the weather was poor and the rain left us limited on the amount of photos we could take. Instead we only had chance to go in the orangery and take whatever we could when we where walking to and from there. Below are the best shots that i have taken and a short analysis of each.
- Exposure time = 3 secs
- ISO = 100
- Aperture = 3.6
- F stop = f/22
- Focal length 18mm
In this photo, it has a leading line down the center which is beautifully highlighted by the trees, greenery and pillars. As i used a slower shutter speed it created a blurred image of Trinity when she walked down the path. I think this makes the photo look mysterious and professional as everything else is crisp and focused and she is the only blurred element. This photo has a high depth of field as all the background is crisp, and the only reason it is blurry is because Trinity is moving.
- F stop = f/3.8
- Exsposure time = 1/60 sec
- ISO = 800
- Focal Length = 18mm
- Appature = 3.7
This photo has a blurry effect to the soil and leafs at the front, yet the tree in the background is clearer and more focused. This gives it a leading effect as you will look immediately to the tree then look down. It is also very focused in the background too. I think it could have been improved by getting a number of different angles to ensure the hole shot was focused.
- F stop = f/3.8
- Expsosure time = 1/60 sec
- ISO = 800
- Focal length = 18mm
- Appature = 3.7
In this photo i really like how the cobwebs form between the patterns on this grate and the plants that are growing from under it. Again its very detailed and i think it gives a very good image of both the, as some would say 'scary' and the greenery goodness of nature. This photo was simply taken randomly and i didn't have a particular technique that i used for it. This shows that the most random unexpected photos can often be very professional pieces of art.
- F stop = f/3.5
- Exsposure time = 1/160 sec
- ISO = 800
- Focal Length = 18mm
- Appature 3.6
This again was i photo i took where i wasn't looking into the lens, i simply angled it and clicked the shutter. I had to quicken the shutter speed however as the dog was moving rather fast. The ISO had to be on 800 or it wouldn't have gathered all the light shining through the glass, which gave a decent amount of light within the photo. Even though the dog is slightly blurred, the rest of the background is perfectly clear. It also shows a leading line down to the corner of the orangery which therefore suggests it has the rule of thirds. The dog in the slight center breaks it up so that the photo is not split with the horizon.
- F stop = f/5.6
- Exsposure = 1/160 sec
- ISO = -800
- Focal Length = 24mm
- Appature = 4
This photo again is very detailed and crisp on the three flowers yet, the fading of the background gives it a professional look which diverts your attention to what i wanted the viewer to be looking at. This is an advantage as the background doesn't steal the attention away from the delicacy of the flower and all the key elements within it. Again i had to use a higher IOS as the ones i did before came out under exposed due to the intensity of the light on the day. It was very dark and raining so we had to increase our ISO and our appature size to let as much light in as possible.
- F stop = f/4.5
- Exsposure time = 1/160 sec
- ISO = 800
- Focal Length = 24mm
- Appature = 4
This photo shares all the same qualities as the last, as its very focused on the flower yet blurred in the background. Even though its blurry you can still see in depth features such as the rain drops on the vine and the plant behind it. I think this adds a very good effect to the photo without drawing the attention away from the key flower in the photo. You can also see small rain drops on the focused flower at the front, giving it a nicer and natural effect.
- F stop = f/4
- Exsposure = 1/160 sec
- ISO = 1600
- Focal Length = 24mm
- Appature = 4
This photo is a classic example of leading lines and the rule of thirds. The trail goes slightly up hill and leads your attention to the top. However the greenery on the right hand side also suggests another leading line as it leads to another part of the path. The greenery on the left also points the leading line to the top of the trail. As you can see the focus in each section of the photo is clear, even in the far back you can see where the sun huts the damp floor from the rain and beams down. I like the way the bushes at the end enclose and make the path look as if it gets smaller round the corner, almost making it look like a dead end. It is a simple photo yet i think still effective.
- F stop = f/6.3
- Exsposure time = 1/160 sec
- Focal Length - 24mm
- Appature - 4
I took two different version of this photo which give a slightly different effect. The one on the left gives a slightly more darker gloomier effect as it has more shadow of the wall over the cobwebs. Despite this, the photo is still extremely well focused. Its also at a higher angle which makes it seem like the camera is exploring into the cobwebs. In contrast the one on the right looks like a simple photo of cobwebs, yet its still very successful as it a more darker effect from above than the side leading to yet a less gloomy effect, but still carries it because of the effect. Again its very focused and is taken heads on , not from a higher angle.
- F stop = f/8
- Exsposure time = 1/2500 sec
- ISO = 1600
- Focal Length = 29mm
- Appature = 4.4
To create this ripple effect, i gently threw a small stone into the puddle and quickly pressed the shutter. There where many attempts where i took the photo to slow so in the end, i put the camera on my knee and balanced it with the hand i would be pressing the shutter with, i then threw the stone and pressed the shutter. Again as its a fast moving object i used i higher shutter speed in order to catch the ripple before it faded. To make it as bright as possible despite the weather conditions, we had to use a very high ISO to create a decent bright photo. Even still the photo is quiet dark.
- Fstop = 3.5
- exsposure time = 1/60 sec
- Appature = 3.7
- ISO = 800
- Focal Length = 18mm
In this photo you could suggest it has a leading line as the pillar leads your eyesight up. The rule of thirds in this photo is present as the leafs hit the center of the hot spots of where the grid would be placed. There is a slight blurred effect too as the plantation in the background is quiet dark and silhouette like towards the top. This brings attention to closer details on the leafs closer to the front. For example you can see a thin cobweb line reach from one leaf to another.
- F stop = f/5
- Exposure time = 1/60 sec
- ISO = 800
- Focal Length = 18mm
- Appature = 3.7
This photo was taken from a distance so i could get a larger amount of detail in the photo. This has a charming leading line which leads the viewers up into the roof of the building where there is plenty more plants. It is made even more charming by the spiral of vine that circles around the pillar to the top. I thing the white complements and looks aesthetically pleasing against the green bushes aside it.
Below shows a picture i took from a different angle which still shows the same leading line as this one.
- F stop = f/10
- Exposure time = 1/60 sec
- ISO = 800
- Focal Length = 18mm
- Appature = 3.7
This photo is a below shot showing the spiral twist around from the bottom all the way to the top. Even though the line is not laid out the previous, it still has a leading line which shows a lot of different leafs growing on the roof work. The light shining through the windows gives a graceful effect on those leafs closest to it, but due to the camera angle, the rest of the leafs have a silhouette effect. This range in effects on the leafs make the photo more interesting. To make the photo brighter, i should have increased the ISO to 1500 and the appature which would have added sufficient light to the scene.
Left - F stop = f/4
- Exsposure time = 1/80 sec
- ISO = 800
- Focal length = 18mm
- Appature = 3.7
Right - F stop = f/22
- Exsposure time = 1/2 sec
- ISO speec = 800
- Focal Length = 18mm
- appature = 3.7
when i first came across the strawberries i saw many scattered as squished, but i felt to organize two would improve the quality of the photo. As you can see i took two different shots, one where the background is blurred and one where the strawberries and background are perfectly focused. I think
these effects are both good as they show how the camera direction and right from the camera can change the shot. For example the one on the left was taken facing towards the windows which allowed more focus from the camera on the tables and chairs. However n the second one i had my back towards the windows and the light shining through was shinning over me and on both the strawberries and the background content.
Left - F stop = 4.5
- Exsposure time = 1/80 sec
- ISO = 800
- Focal Length = 18mm
- Appature = 3.7
- Exsposure time = 1/80 sec
- ISO = 800
- Focal Length = 18mm
- Appature = 3.7
Right - F stop = f/4.5
- Exsposure time = 1/80 sec
- Focal length = 18mm
- ISO = 800
- Appature = 3.7
This photo shows the difference in focus, which i think both photos are very effective and look very professional. The left shows that the flowers are still noticeable of their shape colour and size, even though the hole of the background is clear and focused. However as some fit into the space where the clear soil is of the background some are shown clearer than the rest. I took this photo by putting the camera on the floor and trying to align it so it wasn't to close to the flower, or i wouldn't have got all the scenery in behind it. I did exactly the same for the photo on the right, yet got a different but still very successful result. It adds more of a mystery effect to the photo as the trees and greenery is dark and faded, but still noticeable to see what it is.
Landscape Photographers
Carl Warner
His career began when he went to the Maidstone College of Art with a view to becoming an Illustrator, due to his drawing from a young age and his amazing talent for it. However when he discovered his creativity could be pushed towards photography and found it was a better and more exciting choice for him to work in. After he finished this course in 1982, he moved to the London College of Printing to do a three year degree in Photography, Film and television. He left this course in 185 when he decided to become an assistant for David Lowe who was a photographer based in Knights-bridge, London. From here he began to met art directors, model makers and retouches who all created brilliant imagery for the advertising industry. This then led him to find another passion and has his advertisements he has created through his photography on his website for people to view. As you can see, he doesn't take normal landscape photos, he adds his own twist by using different materials to create the scene that are either man made or in fact natural like fruit and vegetables. He also created landscape photos of body parts put together that if you focused closely, would resemble what a real scenery shot would talk about. For example the shoulder is apart of the mountain. These photos are done tastefully and are not inappropriate which makes the photo much more enjoyable to analyse and appreciate its weird but wonderful twist. His pictures are of real objects, but have had a lot of effects put on them and don't necessarily portray that realistic effect. The 'Garlicville' image below is a good example as with Photoshop or another soft ware, he has softened the picture and doesn't give it that crisp natural look anymore. This makes them almost look like animations. He also uses either a piece of sky he has previously taken and adds it to the background of a different picture, or edits a normal photo of a sky to make it look more bright and original. In other words he mixes real life objects with fake tampered with effects, which can either give a positive effect, or cause people to view it as ruining the pictures quality. Even though he is officially a still life photographer, he uses these inanimate objects and develops him work into landscapes, which definitely fits the weird and wonderful criteria.
Cenci Goepel and Jens Warnecke
These two remarkable photographers experiment with light and photography and have go so many beautiful results. They have a website called the light mark (http://www.lightmark.de/) where they show all the photos they have took where they have manipulated light in the scenery's. They don't just stick to local scenes as in there website it shows images they have done in Iceland, USA, Argentina and many more countries. This range in scenery allows them to have more Le-way and availability to experiment more when it came to using light. This effect is done by using certain types of lights like LED lights and moving them around in the sky making an array of patterns etc. Whilst this is being done the camera will be either on a bulb effect or very slow shutter speed. The outcomes are so beautiful and even more so when you choose the right scenery to the right types of light and patterns.
Alex Boyd
Alex Boyd is a Scottish landscape photographer that has won a series of awards. He tries to display human connection to nature and landscape in his photos and does this by putting a person in each photo within the landscape. As you can see in the image below, a lot of his images are black and white, which adds an authentic effect to the photo making them look timeless and classical. He uses colour in some of photos, but it is dull and light coloured so the photo has no risk of looking too bright etc. The image in the mood board in colour still looks classical and adds more of a breath taking effect as you can see colours of sunsets and sunrises that are rare to catch usually.
Analysis of Photographers photos
Carl Warner
In this photo, Carl warner has gone for a very different approach to landscape, and has formed parts of the body together to create a landscape image.
In this photo, all the parts are very pronounced to the viewers attention and they may not find themselves following a particular eye movement pattern like one in still life photography. Personally, my eyes drew straight to the chin being lifted as it is in the center and is in a more open space in comparison to the other 'mountain' shaped body parts in the background. My attention is then lead to the torso at the bottom of the image as the way they are laid out makes the eye contact move up and down then around. From the chin your eye movement is moved down the neck until you reach the torso. This will then lead the path to either the left of the right where you will see the hands and feet all connected to form 'mountains' and other natural objects. This photo shows the natural wonders of the earth joined together, the human body and the landscapes that we see around the world. This is a peculiar way of showing landscapes but is all related and shows that the photographer has manipulated the idea of natures pure art.
In the background, it shows a few clouds that are smooth in the sky showing no edges or ridges, suggesting that there are no imperfections with in the photo and in nature. It puts nature into perspective and shows its wonders to all, even some who may damage the earth by littering etc. All the photo is in focus which again strengthens the perspective it can give across to the viewers. You can see all the details on the body parts such as the veins and wrinkles, again showing its perfections but some could possibly see as imperfections. All this photo shows is a positive space, providing a happier and more fulfilling vibe to the audience instead showing all the negative parts that the world has such as deforestation etc, making you almost forget about them and only focus on the good. The background also makes the image look more realistic and give the impression it really is a shot of scenery, when we all really know that it isn't.
I cannot see that the photo has the rule of thirds in it as there are a number of different body parts going in different places. However this then leads to the understanding of the amount of leading lines their is between the body parts, directing your eye sight to the important parts of the photo. Within the photo there is a number of different lines in all different directions to show there is instability or routine to life and the earth its un-predictable and free. The surface of the body parts give a 3D effect, making it look extremely realistic and making it easier to relate to the real life sceneries we see.
Cenci Goepel and Jens Warnecke
In this photo, Cenci Goepel and Jens Warnecke has gone for a very different approach to landscape, and has formed parts of the body together to create a landscape image.
The first thing that catches your eye is the fire effect on all the trees as there brighter, bolder colours automatically take the attention. The first one you look at is the one furthest in front closest to the camera as it is in immediate eye sight. As the trees are all in a line and opposite to each other, there layout shows leading lines which diverts your eyes between each one. Instead of my eyes going to the tree straight behind, it went to the one on the right and then the next on the left and so on. There positioning moves your eyes in a diagonal manner. Once you have looked at each tree you retrace your eyes up and down each one, you then notice a figure under some of them. This makes the photo even more mysterious as it gives the impression of a ghost in the woods causing mayhem. They are also in the same colour as the light used which makes them fade into it making it look a lot more weird and peculiar. Reds usually illustrate death and danger, which give a slightly darker effect to the photo. Once they have completely finished looking at the trees and figures, you notice the round and that the photo is based on uneven floor. This increases the trees from the rest of the grass which adds, again making it stand out even more than if it where just on flat ground. The things that go unnoticed within the photo is the tree in the far background of the photo as its not necessarily in your immediate eye sight. To do this effect you cannot use a flash, you simply have to have a long shutter speed and run into the position you want doing the pattern you wish. This then means that there was no additional lights when doing this photo or flashes, just the lights that are moved around the trees are enough to set the scene and light it up as much as necessary.
The darkness of the background allows you to divert your attention straight to the most vital parts of the photo, the fire and the trees. It also adds to the dark mysterious feel to the photo showing that it is in the dead of the night when the mischief begins. This photo however had a different emotion when i looked at it. I felt a calm and relaxed vibe from it. I feel this is because the lights/fire aren't necessarily aggressive and abrupt they are smooth along each side of the tree. I also think its the colour combinations of the darkness and then the slightly darker, not to bright colours on the tree, which is quiet soothing on the eye. Everything in this photo has a high depth of field as all the floor and trees are in focus. What you can also see is that the figure is also in and out of focus which adds a strange vibe to the photo. As this photo has the most put forward tree on the side of the photo, it tells us the photographers have gone with the rule of thirds which contributes even more to the strange effect given off. The diagonal lines that the trees lead your eyes in, and the unstable ground shows instability in the photo and that a sense of motion, As these objects are at slightly different levels, but subtly done your eyes just follow with out really noticing there is a slight raise under some trees. The texture of the fire looks extremely realistic and the colours are accurate to what a fire would really look like. However there is also texture on the trees and ground as closer to the camera you can see specific pieces of grass joined together in mats. You can also see the bark and indentations on the tree, which both contribute in making the photo look more realistic.
Alex Boyd
In this photo, Alex Boyd has gone for a very different approach to landscape, and has formed parts of the body together to create a landscape image.
The first part of the photo that catches your eye is man. He is dressed in a very formal attire but he has removed his blazer to make him appear more relaxed, yet still provides his etiquette. You then look down to notice he is in water and that it is a very peculiar scene already. You then look across the surface of the water noticing the 3 rocks. Three is an odd number, which makes the amount look uneven and odd in the image adding a subconscious strange effect to it without it being outstanding to your attention. You then look at the far distance where you see land and hills in smooth curve motions which you run your eyes along. The sky then catches your eye showing a small amount of dark clouds in the center and too the left. There positioning is odd as if you look back at the photo in general you notice that everything is more crowded and in faced towards the left side of the photo. This is a diagonal line your attention is drawn in from both the leading lines of the rocks and the mountains in the distance. The colours darken on the end of the clouds slightly especially the one leading to the right which brings the attention back to that side. The peculiar placing of things in the photo in comparison to normal layouts shows that the photographer wants the audience to feel odd and uneasy as your eyes are directed and replaced in different spots constantly. It also shows that nature is random and the placing of things are just wonderful as they are even if they are in a particular position. However throughout your eyes just revert back to the man and figure how he is in the middle of the water.
The shadows cast on the water emphasizes the idea that there is a smudge copy of reality where things are darker and things are lighter. This links to his attire as where there is a mix of white and black in his clothing, the area his torso is in is very well lit, where as lower down you see that his trousers are dark just like the shadows and casting. It could also suggest he had a dark past and that he is looking into a brighter better future, giving hope and prosper to the viewer. The shadows and lighting illuminates the man and the rocks over everything by making the more apparent to the viewer so it allows your imagination to run wild with ideas on how why and reasons for why he is in the middle of the water. The photographers aim in every one of his photos is to display human connection to nature and landscape. This is the key reason for why there is a man in all of them and this allows the viewer to again make there own assumptions on the rest. As it is not from his perspective it looks like someone else is watching him watch the beauties of the world and having realizing there should be more respect for the world we live in. The etiquette of this image makes the photo more respectable and classical especially using the black and white effect. The curves that your eyes move in on the landscape are smooth and relaxed showing constant motion, yet he remains still and watching it peacefully.
Response
In these, I responded to Alex Boyds photographs. I went to Wollaton park as there are a range of different landscapes you can capture to show different perspective of the person in them. I also wanted to carry on the dress code from Alex's picture and his position where his back is to the camera. This is because i feel it is what makes the photo slightly peculiar, and the landscape is more of the wonderful side. I went out specifically at around sunset so i could capture amazing silhouettes and lights shining through trees. As i didn't have the ability to go to certain places that would allow me to capture more extravagant scenery's i did the best with what i could. In some of the photos i found it hard to adjust the camera settings to suit the light from the sun, in order to get everything focused and clear with no glares or over exposures. However once moved around the sun in different positions i found it to be a lot easier and got a lot more clearer images.
F-stop = f/5.6
Exsposure time = 1/125 sec
ISO = 180
Focal Length = 34mm
Aperture = 4.6
In this photo i decided to have my model on the bench looking out on the scene as it is quite a relaxed scene and shows the beauty of the landscape being appreciated. This isn't as similar to Alex's as he stands in peculiar places in his images, but even though in this he is sitting down i think it is a strong image. It allows people to imagine his thoughts and put themselves in his shoes. I like the fact this photo is quiet dark because it gives you a sense of the season and the weather it was taken in. It also allows a great amount of focus on the trees, grass, branches etc. This photo has a wide depth of field and everything is in focus, as well as it following the rule of thirds as he is slightly pushed out of the center, and is directed more at the bottom left of the photo. It was hard to take this image as there where a lot of people walking up the path at one time, and there was rarely a time when there was no one there. As you can see there is a small dog on the right hand side of the path which is the only down side to the image. However i have been informed it will be easy to Photoshop out, which i have done and you can see this further down the page. As you can see my model is directly in line with the trees which is a leading line down the rest of the landscape and indeed up to him sitting on the bench, directing your eyes two and from the important features of the image.
F-stop = F/32
Exsposure time = 1/2 sec
ISO = 100
Focal Length = 34mm
Aperture = 4.6
I like this photo as it looks like he is watching the world move so quickly around him, yet he is still and steady just observing. The unfocused fast moving people and pets in the background show this and the high depth of field on my model, the bench and trees contrast that. It gives the photo a timeless and strange effect. This photo again follows the rule of thirds as he is not directly in the center he is a fraction out of it. The fact he is sitting down provides all the same effects as the one above, relaxed timeless and contradicting. This photo was taken on purpose as intended to see what it would look like if the people where blurry and my model was in complete focus. A few attempts of this went slightly wrong as it was either all the subjects focused or non at all, this was the best image i got whilst trying for this particular effect. As you can see my model is directly in line with the trees which is a leading line down the rest of the landscape and indeed up to him sitting on the bench, directing your eyes two and from the important features of the image.
F-stop = f/32
Exsposure time = 1/2 sec
ISO = 100
Focal Length = 34mm
Aperture = 4.6
I like the angle used in this image as it shows the photographer is at an inferior and lower perspective than the model who stands higher. This photo has a high depth of field and captures all the intricate details of the grass and leafs leading up to the model. The fact he is in this position makes him appear taller and more powerful than the trees, which could link another concept to the photo. I believe that even though this photo provides little landscape it still is the strongest in terms of humans connection to nature. As over all we humans have control over nature, such as destroying it, preserving it, growing it and so on. His attire also contributes to the powerful idea of this. However this can be seen as a completely different message, that the model is on a journey and a slightly adventurous feel to it. This is because me taking the photograph looks like a friend documenting there travels around certain places at different levels, as he looks to be at the top of a large hill. Or in fact the model is being followed and the individual is hiding in a ditch watching his every move. Again he is slightly out of the rule of thirds and doesn't sit exactly directly in the center. At first this image was hard to capture as the light was so bright where the model was and over exposed it from where the camera was in a darker and lower level. In the end i changed the settings and got a more focused and better lit image after many attempts.
F-stop = f/5.6
Exposure time = 1/50 sec
ISO = 200
Focal length = 34mm
Aperture = 4.6
This photo has a subtle ray of light through the trees and past him on the trees in front. I think this really gives the weather and textured effect of the time of year the photos are taken in, as it shows the leafs fallen and the trees shredding there leafs. This almost makes it look like he is watching the times of year fly by him and that things are changing so rapidly. The model is wearing a coat on this one which also makes it look like he is in cold conditions, but still gives him that etiquette and well dressed manner. This photo again has a high depth of field as everything is in focus and shows all the aspects in great definition. This is yet another photo that doesn't follow the rule of thirds as i feel if he was in the center of the photo you wouldn't be able to see the landscape, especially as there is little of it in this photo it is vital you can see as much as you can. His body language gives the impression he is at one with nature and appreciates its beauty. Again showing another one of these photos that has a strong human and nature connection just as the photographer Alex Boyd did in his.
F-stop = f/5.6
Exposure time = 1/30 sec
ISO = 180
Focal Length = 34mm
Aperture = 4.6
F-stop = f/5
Exposure time = 1/200 sec
ISO = 200
Focal length = 34mm
Aperture = 4.6
The trees leading down on the top right hand side are slightly unclear and unfocused, but the model is in very high focus and has an almost silhouette effect to it. The leading lines can be seen in the fence as it allows you to see up the slight path to see more and more clear landscape. They can also be seen above the models head which leads you to see him even though he is not as directly visible in comparison to the rest of the images. The fact he is darker than the scenery towards the left allows him to stand out drawing the viewers eyes to him. The rule of thirds is definitely used here as it allows you to see the large scope of landscape as well as allows a bit of mystery as he is not directly in your eye line and you have to look around for him. Obviously he isn't exactly hidden but in contrast to the others he is a lot further to the edge of the picture where as he was slightly just of the center in the others. As the camera is lower than him and not at the same level, it again shows the inferior and more powerful aspects of the photo.
F-stop = f/5
Exsposure time = 1/400 sec
ISO = 200
Focal length = 34mm
Aperture = 4.6
His body language shows that he is posing, but he looks like he is standing in a gentlemanly way with his hands on his waistcoat. This then suggests his well dressed and posh etiquette he has showing similar traits to the ones Alex Boyd uses. This photo has a lot more landscape to admire as there is a large range of field as well as trees and a lake. The way the sun shines through the trees makes a breathtaking reaction and adds the hint of wonderfulness to the image. It allows you to see the texture and exact shape of the branches in such detail, that wouldn't have looked as impressive without it. The model is slightly to the right hand side so he obliges the rule of thirds rule in the photo, allowing you to see the best and specific parts of the landscape to the trees and the lake. The darker clouds among the lighter and the sunshine could suggest that in every darkness there is some light, further linking human and nature together as it is exactly the same within humans. There is a high depth of field in the grass and the model and continues to the trees, however there are some bits that are slightly more faded than others. These aren't extremely faded but the picture could be improved by more focus so it would give more of a powerful impression off to the audience.
F-stop = f/5
Exsporure time = 1/250 sec
ISO = 200
Focal length = 34mm
Aperture = 4.6
This photo is exactly the same as the one before and would fit that analysis exactly. The only additional comments would be on his body language as he is more reserved and still in this one, showing he could simply be absorbing the beauty of the scenery rather than being proud and bold like you could suggest the image above portrays. Another comment i would make would be the line that goes from the right hand side of the photo in the grass. The model is facing slightly towards it, showing a direction of where he is looking, when the viewer imagines his perspective. This line leads your attention down the grass and to the trees where you look up from the line and there is an array of the before a lake. This shows that he isn't just purposely put there, it looks like he is actually intrigued and looking so in depth into nature, really analyzing its beauty, thus making it more realistic to the audience.
F-stop = f/32
Exposure time = 1/13 sec
ISO = 200
Focal length = 34mm
Aperture = 4.6
This image would share the same description as the other two photo above with again a few more additional comments. An additional comment to this image would be that in this photo, his body language makes it look like the model has just ran down the hill and has stopped suddenly to see that amazing landscape. There are no leading lines in this photo, but is yet another strong picture hat you as an audience can just put your self in his shows and imagine what he is looking at as well as what perspective you see from the actual camera. This makes the image a lot stronger and more powerful as it still shows that amazing landscape at the same time.
F-stop = f/32
Exposure time = 1/15 sec
ISO = 200
Focal length = 34mm
Aperture = 4.6
The sunlight through the photo in the center of the trees is the strongest aspect to this image and really sets the scene. The look of it along the water shows the ripples in the water and the light along the back. This is a leading line to and from the land to the sun light. The branches of the trees on the path shape around the top of the sun light frame the image and direct your attention to that specific region of the photo first. The models positioning fits the rule of thirds as he is not in the center, and is not the first thing you see when you look at this image. The first thing your drawn to is the intensity of the sunlight which leads your eyes to the model. The far background is more faded than the first part of the photo which gives it an almost dreamy effect. The only problem with this photo is the flare that i intend to try and Photoshop out but i don't know i this will be possible.
F-stop = f/32
Exposure time = 1/8 sec
ISO = 200
Focal length = 34mm
Aperture = 4.6
F-stop = F/5
Exposure time = 1/60 sec
ISO = 200
Focal length = 34mm
Aperture = 4.6
This photo is very different to the others as the model is not as easy to spot. This adds a little mystery to the image and makes the viewer realize the play and thought that has gone into making the scene more exciting for the viewer. The tree that had fell was due to previous extreme weather conditions and I was lucky to come across it. As the model is climbing the tree it gives an adventurous feel to the image and shows he is trying to get the possible view if the castle and the landscape. The rule of thirds is seen in this image as without it you would have blocked the view of the background and it wouldn't have been as powerful. The colouring and autumnal weather makes the photo have more texture and allows the audience to get more feelings and effects from the image such as how cold it was how must it feel standing on the tree etc. The thing i would change in this image is the people in the background which below i have edited on Photoshop to improve it and ensure that no attention is taken from the key parts.
Photo shopped And Edited Response
These photos are of a few of the ones above that i have edited using Photoshop. I made them black and white as they fit in with the way Alex Boyd portrays his images. Some just have the black and white effect implanted and others had black and white as well as an additional feature. I used a tool called Hue which made the photo more clear and more of a classical black and white effect. I didn't use it on some as it made it too dark or too light, not giving it the effect i wanted.
Additional Landscape Photographers
Ansel Adams...
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Galen Rowell
Edward Weston
David Evens
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