The pictures are all vaguely grainy and don't come off crisply. The ones that most captured the concepts for this week are the ones where your model was downtown and the lights were criss-crossing in the background, they really played with lines and light. The rest play with symmetry, but don't really capture the essence.
Well I'm sure you know this without us all pointing it out, but all of these images are really grainy, making them feel low-quality. Also, the only time of day that is clear to me is night. Overall, your angles are strong and the balance of contrast is nice. The second to last photo isn't working for me because she is so dark, but not dark enough for it to look intentional.
Shooting at night is hard, but the contrast of the lines against the sky worked really well. As it has already been mentioned, the grainy quality of the photos is noticeable but I don't find it to take away from the images. Some of the shots are more dynamic than others and have more interesting compositions.
I disagree a little with Jenna about the 9th image (though I see her point!) because if you'd pushed contrast with photoshop it might've killed some of the more subtle greys in between the already prominent black and bright white - in other words I think it's fine as it is.
I think including an image or two from your 5th and 6th (possibly 7th) contact sheets would diversify your otherwise very consistent series (lots of repeat shots with only a subtle change in model's posture). The focus for image 2-3 seems to be the background, though I know it's hard to control lens focus when it's dark. Also, your model's jeans blend in a little with the background, idk if there's a way to adjust your camera/edit with photoshop to bring out the more subtle differences in tone but if not maybe just lighter colored jeans.
The leading lines are what really stand out to me and I think you did a good job working with different perspectives and crops to find an impactful composition - I really appreciate that as it's one of my favorite things across all media when done well.
Your fourth image is really strong with composition and contrast, but I feel that the 7th and 8th images, although unique, create a confusing composition.
Your photos this week give me a feeling of repetitive like they did some weeks before (can't remember which week that is), try to take more pictures from more interesting angles! And I don't think you are trying to use the techniques (use of lines, symmetric, rule of third etc.) we discussed in class.
I love that you tried played with lines in your last images, but i think that the way the model is position at the top of the stairs is throwing off the symmetry and overall balance of the photo, which is making them seem off to me . I agree with the previous comments that your photos seem a bit grainy. I also think that the first image is a little too dark, my eyes take a little time to find the model. I also think that in the sixth photo, the railing to the right throws off the asymmetry of the photo.
Your use of lines for composition and movement is great! I think the 7th and 8th images were a little bit awkward composition-wise though. I think a different angle would help!
The pictures are all vaguely grainy and don't come off crisply. The ones that most captured the concepts for this week are the ones where your model was downtown and the lights were criss-crossing in the background, they really played with lines and light. The rest play with symmetry, but don't really capture the essence.
ReplyDeleteWell I'm sure you know this without us all pointing it out, but all of these images are really grainy, making them feel low-quality. Also, the only time of day that is clear to me is night. Overall, your angles are strong and the balance of contrast is nice. The second to last photo isn't working for me because she is so dark, but not dark enough for it to look intentional.
ReplyDeleteShooting at night is hard, but the contrast of the lines against the sky worked really well. As it has already been mentioned, the grainy quality of the photos is noticeable but I don't find it to take away from the images. Some of the shots are more dynamic than others and have more interesting compositions.
ReplyDeleteI disagree a little with Jenna about the 9th image (though I see her point!) because if you'd pushed contrast with photoshop it might've killed some of the more subtle greys in between the already prominent black and bright white - in other words I think it's fine as it is.
ReplyDeleteI think including an image or two from your 5th and 6th (possibly 7th) contact sheets would diversify your otherwise very consistent series (lots of repeat shots with only a subtle change in model's posture). The focus for image 2-3 seems to be the background, though I know it's hard to control lens focus when it's dark. Also, your model's jeans blend in a little with the background, idk if there's a way to adjust your camera/edit with photoshop to bring out the more subtle differences in tone but if not maybe just lighter colored jeans.
The leading lines are what really stand out to me and I think you did a good job working with different perspectives and crops to find an impactful composition - I really appreciate that as it's one of my favorite things across all media when done well.
the way that your camera was angled on the 7th and 8th image is a bit distracting and it doesn't seem intentional
ReplyDeleteYour fourth image is really strong with composition and contrast, but I feel that the 7th and 8th images, although unique, create a confusing composition.
ReplyDeleteYour photos this week give me a feeling of repetitive like they did some weeks before (can't remember which week that is), try to take more pictures from more interesting angles! And I don't think you are trying to use the techniques (use of lines, symmetric, rule of third etc.) we discussed in class.
ReplyDeleteI love that you tried played with lines in your last images, but i think that the way the model is position at the top of the stairs is throwing off the symmetry and overall balance of the photo, which is making them seem off to me . I agree with the previous comments that your photos seem a bit grainy. I also think that the first image is a little too dark, my eyes take a little time to find the model. I also think that in the sixth photo, the railing to the right throws off the asymmetry of the photo.
ReplyDeleteYour use of lines for composition and movement is great! I think the 7th and 8th images were a little bit awkward composition-wise though. I think a different angle would help!
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