Line Straight Images / Work Diary

Line -
The images featured below are my favourite five taken from the photography session based on the theme of 'Lines'.

I like this image as it shows curving, vertical and diagonal lines. Additionally it demonstrates colour, tonality and the subject is a road as I enjoy street photography. Initially discovering the best way to organise the composition was difficult especially when under a pressured environment but after multiple sits I managed to take a picture that I was satisfied with.

This image is a very vibrant image with multiple lines. One line is the bollards which form vertical lines, the shadows are horizontal whilst the road marking is a curving. Therefore this image demonstrates multiple different forms of lines which all come together to form a larger depth of field thus drawing the audiences eye into the image. To improve this image I would have placed a figure at the end so that it could also demonstrate a leading line that would give the image more of a subject.

I am especially pleased with this image as the subject was a simple wooden crate but the final photo is a very artistic interpretation demonstrating horizontal lines. Additionally, the subject is very similar to that of Aaron Siskind who has photographed many images of flaking paint. To improve this image further I would edit it in Photoshop and possibly turn the image black and white like the work of the previously mentioned photographer who served as inspiration for  my own images on 'Lines'.

This image demonstrates horizontal and vertical lines whilst showing depth. To adapt this image I would edit it and adjust the horizon line slightly as it appears to be off balance. Also, if I was to take this image again I would instead use a wide-angle lens to give it more depth than presently.

This final image is one of my favourite five as the use of multiple lines is very aesthetically appealing;  this is due to the central focal point that depicts vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines which lead the eye into the centre. Furthermore, this image also brings in the other topic of colour and tonality.

Progression - 

To progress from this level I would practice using compositional techniques to ensure that all images are precise to my original ideas. For instance, the bottom two images, whilst being the most eye-catching in my opinion, are both somewhat off centre which could be mended in Photoshop given the time. Additionally, the architecture in Harlow is limited to stark lines, which for this subject is apt, although I would like to experiment with various other line formations such as curved lines to develop this idea further.