Pattern Straight Images / Work Diary -

Pattern -
These images are my favourite photographs that I have taken whilst studying the formal element of pattern.

This image is a favourite of mine as the pattern is clearly depicted on the cigarette. The pattern featured in the image is a prominent and recognisable one that an audience could spot and name relatively easily and therefore serves the brief of 'patterns'. The pattern is also separate from the norm of plainer cigarettes around them; this could, therefore, serve as a metaphor for the individuality of people. 

The pattern in this image is the same featured in the above photograph and shows the same iconic pattern. Another reason that I like this image is because of the composition of the image in relation to the rule of thirds. If I were to improve then I would edit the background ,using the selective colour tool, to ensure that all focus is automatically drawn to  the pattern of the subject and not the background.

This image, like all of the above ones, shows man made patterns. I like this photograph as the outcome is rather abstract eventhough it is of a simple subject. To improve this image further I would re-take the image on a clearer day and then I would proceed to edit out the paint flecks to make the image cleaner. 

The subject of this image is a lampost which appear very plain but upon closer inspection consistd of a pattern that is reminiscent of camo print. I do not believe that I could improve this specific image any frther either by re-photographing the image or by editing it in photoshop. 

My final image is the odd one out when it comes to pattern as it is the only natural pattern that has not been man made. This image shows the pattern found in nature and particularly in plant life. The leaves of many plants, like this one, all contain patterns. I am pleased with the outcome of this photograph as the vibrant, highly saturated colours emphasise the patterns of the leaf very well. Therefore I do not believe that this image can be improved through editing in photoshop.

Progression -

To progress from this photoshoot, which I am extremely happy with, there are only a few minor changes that I would make. For example, I would complete two different photoshoots; one of natural patterns and another from urban landscapes and objects. I would also change the camera settings employed for some photographs where I would increase the ISO value to make the images brighter.