Reflection Straight Images / Work Diary -

Reflection -
All of these images were taken under the theme of reflection. The images feature a variety of reflections from mirror to window and water. The first image below is inspired by Vivian Maier and her self portrait photographs.

I am pleased with this particular image as it is evident that it is inspired by Vivian Maier's self portrait photography. Additionally, I am pleased with the tone of the image as the reflection appears a tinted blue whilst the red bricks create a contrast. If I were to improve this picture then I may edit it in photoshop and make it black and white so that a viewer would understand the direct link and inspiration from Maier's work.

I am satisfied with the overall appearance of this image as the reflection is focused and detailed and due to the composition and rule of thirds the viewers' eye is automatically drawn to the reflection. I am pleased with this image and would possibly experiment with editing it into black and white using Photoshop CC 2014 however I would happily leave this image as it is.

I like this photograph as not only is the theme of reflection the main focus of the image it is also representative of framing. I am pleased with this image because the reflection of the eye is the only part of the image in focus, as I used a narrow depth of field, but it also fits well into the three part grid system thus drawing viewer attention directly to the eye. Furthermore, I am satisfied with the composition of the photograph as it is an 'Over the Shoulder' angle / perspective.

I am pleased with this image as it is an example of reflection but also of analogous colours due to the use of yellows and greens. Furthermore, the use of the puddle frames the reflection of the light and this image also fits into the the grid cross-section and is composed well. 

This is the final of my favourite five images as the reflection is somewhat distorted. Additionally, this is one of my only images where the object being reflected is also depicted in my photograph. However, if I were to improve this image I would possibly edit it in Photoshop and adjust the contrast to make the reflection more exaggerated.

Progression - 

To improve from this point I would further study reflection in the style of other photographers. Vivian Maier is a good example of a portrait photographer who utilises reflection to study self identity. I would like my reflection work to be more implicitly studying social groups.