So I'm not entirely sure what I was going for here, I was just trying out potential concepts? Honestly I have no idea, I was thinking kinda like killing the Florida cliche with like a clinical vibe. Let me know what you think
These photos are really bizarre but they show that there is a message you're trying to get across. For me, the killing of Florida cliches wasn't super clear. This is mainly because whenever there's a fruit there tends to be a sexual vibe, especially when you incorporate tools that you previously used to symbolize sexual things. The lighting in most of these feels clinical so I think you got that part right. I think there are just too many connotations with the individual weapons you chose and the fruit and the act of stitching is back together.
Davis, The killing of Floridian cliches is an interesting concept. However, if you are going for clinical, I would suggest using clinical tools like a scalpel. Your most successful image is the stitched up orange skin. The form and black, grey and light tones work well. I also get a Frankenstein vibe from it which can tie in beautifully with your previous Horrors theme. I would suggest focusing on one element at a time. that means; one blade, one fruit, one concept. that way you can really explore the possibilities of one concept before moving on to another. The lighting works for communicating clinical, but that can be pushed further by eliminating to very apparent source of light. (when you think clinical, you thing sterile, unnatural, light from no apparent place.) I am pleased that you are experimenting so much.
Before I read Kashif's comment, I couldn't get your message at all. But after I read it, I found that your message was really clear (why???) Your idea and the way to present it are creative! However, the last photo was overexposed.
Your images consist of a lot of harsh angles and geometric forms, which contrast against the soft shape of the orange. I really like the way you organized your tools. Just make sure that if you are trying to frame your tools/orange, that your camera is steady and at just the right angle. Some of them look just a touch tilted, disrupting the uniformity of the image.
The 5th image is a little blurry to me because it lacks a focal point. Your last two photos are very interesting to me and unique, and with all of your photos, I really appreciate your intent and detail of each. I think you could push your concepts even farther and make them even more weird!!
Some of your images don't have a clear focal point. The only picture with a bit of motion that works for me is your 6th image because it makes the image more sinister. I like the lightness of your images , I think it brings out an interesting juxtaposition between the sinister feeling of your photographs and this lit up setting. It will also be interesting to see how these same images would look with more contrast.
I can feel that you are trying to tell some stories with your pictures but the problem is I lost while defining these stories. And about the concept you are experimenting, I am don't really know why you chose clinical tools (I am still trying to know the culture in Florida) but I like the idea of "killing the Florida cliche". I think you can use some other ways to "kill" multiple kinds of "cliches".
I agree that the images are a bit grey to feel clinical, which shouldn't be too difficult to adjust, but the actual message that should be conveyed is.. a bit lost to me. I think this is really important though, since emphasizing concept over composition, or vice versa, usually means the one thing you're focusing on has to be on point (this isn't to say you didn't pay attention to framing at all, just hierarchy of importance leans towards the death of cliches theme).
Thinking about it more, I guess I didn't really make the link between orange and florida - it was a random citrus to me, getting mauled and recreated by man-made tools. Genetic engineering? Domination of humans over natural things? Manipulation of things represented by fruits? Definitely less florida though.
When you mentioned clinical vibes I had the same thought Kashif did. I think if you really wanted to push it you could also incorporate syringes, IVs, etc. I think that'd have a greater effect on the viewer since we don't associate operation tools being used on fruit. I like the violence in the 7th image, I think it makes a shocking break between the other still images.
These photos are really bizarre but they show that there is a message you're trying to get across. For me, the killing of Florida cliches wasn't super clear. This is mainly because whenever there's a fruit there tends to be a sexual vibe, especially when you incorporate tools that you previously used to symbolize sexual things. The lighting in most of these feels clinical so I think you got that part right. I think there are just too many connotations with the individual weapons you chose and the fruit and the act of stitching is back together.
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ReplyDeleteThe killing of Floridian cliches is an interesting concept. However, if you are going for clinical, I would suggest using clinical tools like a scalpel. Your most successful image is the stitched up orange skin. The form and black, grey and light tones work well. I also get a Frankenstein vibe from it which can tie in beautifully with your previous Horrors theme. I would suggest focusing on one element at a time. that means; one blade, one fruit, one concept. that way you can really explore the possibilities of one concept before moving on to another. The lighting works for communicating clinical, but that can be pushed further by eliminating to very apparent source of light. (when you think clinical, you thing sterile, unnatural, light from no apparent place.) I am pleased that you are experimenting so much.
Before I read Kashif's comment, I couldn't get your message at all. But after I read it, I found that your message was really clear (why???) Your idea and the way to present it are creative! However, the last photo was overexposed.
ReplyDeleteYour images consist of a lot of harsh angles and geometric forms, which contrast against the soft shape of the orange. I really like the way you organized your tools. Just make sure that if you are trying to frame your tools/orange, that your camera is steady and at just the right angle. Some of them look just a touch tilted, disrupting the uniformity of the image.
ReplyDeleteThe 5th image is a little blurry to me because it lacks a focal point. Your last two photos are very interesting to me and unique, and with all of your photos, I really appreciate your intent and detail of each. I think you could push your concepts even farther and make them even more weird!!
ReplyDeleteSome of your images don't have a clear focal point. The only picture with a bit of motion that works for me is your 6th image because it makes the image more sinister. I like the lightness of your images , I think it brings out an interesting juxtaposition between the sinister feeling of your photographs and this lit up setting. It will also be interesting to see how these same images would look with more contrast.
ReplyDeleteI can feel that you are trying to tell some stories with your pictures but the problem is I lost while defining these stories. And about the concept you are experimenting, I am don't really know why you chose clinical tools (I am still trying to know the culture in Florida) but I like the idea of "killing the Florida cliche". I think you can use some other ways to "kill" multiple kinds of "cliches".
ReplyDeleteI agree that the images are a bit grey to feel clinical, which shouldn't be too difficult to adjust, but the actual message that should be conveyed is.. a bit lost to me. I think this is really important though, since emphasizing concept over composition, or vice versa, usually means the one thing you're focusing on has to be on point (this isn't to say you didn't pay attention to framing at all, just hierarchy of importance leans towards the death of cliches theme).
ReplyDeleteThinking about it more, I guess I didn't really make the link between orange and florida - it was a random citrus to me, getting mauled and recreated by man-made tools. Genetic engineering? Domination of humans over natural things? Manipulation of things represented by fruits? Definitely less florida though.
When you mentioned clinical vibes I had the same thought Kashif did. I think if you really wanted to push it you could also incorporate syringes, IVs, etc. I think that'd have a greater effect on the viewer since we don't associate operation tools being used on fruit. I like the violence in the 7th image, I think it makes a shocking break between the other still images.
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