tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870983011616563362024-02-19T05:15:40.533+00:00The Art of Photography - Richard Down's Learning LogThese are posts for my Learning Log for the OCA's 'Art of Photography' Course.
See the blog archive below for previous postsRichard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-52364984435581292962012-08-28T13:17:00.001+01:002012-08-28T13:17:48.366+01:00The Art of Photography – Assessment Results<p> </p> <p>I submitted this course for assessment in July 2012. My results were available in August. I was very pleased to hear that I had scored 78% and that the assessors report recognised the effort that I had made.</p> <p><strong>Advice for Future Study</strong> (this is reproduced from my results letter with future action in bold)</p> <p><em>“Technically accomplished submission with evidence of an imaginative and experimental approach. Theme-based, self driven assignment work is rear at this level. You are committed to producing professional-looking images, taking risks and paying great attention to detail. Your design and compositional skills are paired with excellent observational skills. You learning log is exemplary and shows engagement with the discipline, relevant self reflective comments and evidence of research.”</em></p> <p><strong><em>“Further develop your editing skills to enhance the narrative values of sets of images and to avoid repetition that potentially weakens otherwise strong portfolios.”</em></strong></p> <p>This final sentence gives me a clear pointer for my next course of study. The first section of Digital Photographic Practice gives me the opportunity to remedy this shortcoming.</p> <p>Richard Down August 2012</p> Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-36173980882503812402012-05-30T10:40:00.001+01:002012-05-30T10:42:11.391+01:00OCA Study Visit – 26/05/12 Burtynsky’s “Oil” at The Photographers Gallery <br />
This was an exhibition ambitious in its scale and the size of its subject. It was set over two floors of the gallery and the images were printed and mounted in large frames. The contrast between seeing the images at this size and looking at them in a book or on a monitor made all the difference to the way I perceived them. At such a large scale I was able to look very closely at the detail of each of the images. <br />
From We Are OCA: <br />
<em>“How is it that these two extreme poles of function can coexist in a single image?” … thought provoking question.</em> <br />
Posted to "We Are OCA" forum in reply to Dewald's post on Jose’s question: <br />
<em>A reproduction of the print at the start of this article was on sale in the gallery bookshop for £2500. I assume Jose was alluding to this when posing his question. Perhaps the question should be "These extreme poles of function do exist within these documentary images and is it right that they should be traded as art?" </em> <br />
<em>From a wider perspective, is this a reflection of the change from a market economy to a market society where everything has a price tag and very little has value?</em> <br />
Jose replied to my post: <br />
<em>Good question too Richard. £2,500…in my opinion as soon as a photograph operates at that level of perceived value it starts to function like a fetish object. It becomes desirable because the prospective buyer feels that by possessing the object they may acquire some of the symbolic qualities of the object – e.g. environmental credentials. And a process of positive feedback begins. Paradoxically, I think that this process also enhances the documentary value of the photograph. </em> <br />
<em>But the problem of ambiguity of meaning remains, which I what I implied in my question</em>. <br />
My reply <br />
<em>Another facet of the argument I hadn’t considered Jose, thanks for making the point. If it is the purpose of Art to promote discussion, Burtynsky certainly succeeds.</em> <br />
I also posted this summary to "We Are OCA" forum: <br />
<em>I think the exhibition posed more questions than it answered. Ultimately it comes down to individual perception. I was impressed more by the technical quality and impact of individual images than by the collection's documentary qualities. It is such a vast subject with so many overlaying and interlinked causes and effects that each could furnish a documentary project on its own. </em> <br />
This exhibition certainly provoked a lot of discussion, both on the forum, at the gallery and after the visit on the day. My personal view of the exhibition is summarised above. This is only my second study visit so I still learning about critique and how people perceive and express their ideas. I am hoping that future visits will give me the experience to express my ideas more freely and confidently.Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-25507758254790926322012-05-13T08:28:00.000+01:002012-07-22T08:31:06.959+01:00"il faut que je sois" Roeland Verhallen<br />
12 May 2012 <br />
This small exhibition at Kings College Cambridge was enigmatic to say the least. <br />
"The photographs will be presented alongside a critical review from the viewpoint of photographic theory, as delivered by Simeon Koole, a Cambridge graduate researcher in photographic history and theory. The exhibition creates a triad consisting of photographs, text and viewer, thereby facilitating constant interaction of all three elements." <br />
"It must be that I am" <a href="http://www.roelandverhallen.com/">http://www.roelandverhallen.com/</a> <br />
“I’m Roeland Verhallen. 20-years-old. Dutch. Photographer. <br />
I’m always looking for new combinations of situations, objects and people. <br />
Why take photographs of something that is there for everyone to photograph, <br />
when you can create something unique instead? <br />
It’s all about creating a certain ambience where someone can step in, <br />
bathe in, and get out from with a feeling that will be with them <br />
throughout the rest of the day.” <br />
I recall the exhibition was about Time, Being and Ancestry. The review below gives some hint about its meaning although at this stage in my studies, much of it was lost on me. The photographs were beautifully composed and printed from a medium format (6x6) Hasselblad camera. The use of film is explained in the review. <br />
<a href="http://www.varsity.co.uk/reviews/4679">http://www.varsity.co.uk/reviews/4679</a>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-32869275866450938252012-05-05T10:45:00.000+01:002012-05-23T10:46:59.059+01:00Exhibition – Jane Bown - Exposures<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BGJmrw6l7Uc/T7yxzmzqHyI/AAAAAAAABsY/yHbySc8l374/s1600-h/Bown-Exhib5.jpg"><img alt="Bown Exhib" border="0" height="702" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-00lmmTq5r-A/T7yx1sj7j8I/AAAAAAAABsg/W-sGrPUxhqA/Bown-Exhib_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Bown Exhib" width="500" /></a><br />
There is a link here to the Guardian interactive pages showing the images and video from the exhibition.<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/interactive/2009/oct/22/jane-bown-photography" title="http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/interactive/2009/oct/22/jane-bown-photography">http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/interactive/2009/oct/22/jane-bown-photography</a><br />
This was a very enjoyable exhibition covering the decades since 1949 when Jane Bown had her first portrait printed in the Observer. I must have seen a lot of these early ones. The Observer was the Sunday paper of choice in our house when I was growing up and I used to make a point of looking at all the pictures even though the text didn’t interest me.<br />
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The accompanying video to the exhibition made it clear how simply Jane Bown worked, black and white film, available light, f2.8 at 1/125sec. With subjects as diverse as Lucien Freud and the Queen, she was able to engage them all to produce stunning portraits, some formal,(Orson Welles) others relaxed and playful (Bjork) This was a complete contrast to last week’s exhibition and a valuable insight into journalistic portraiture. especially those subjects who were photographed in context, Francis Bacon, Henri Cartier Bresson, Ninette de Valois, Jacob Epstein, which tell you so much more that a simple head shot. </div>
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<span style="color: #4bacc6; font-size: medium;">Winchester Photographic Society Exhibition</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">A very large range of photographic subjects were covered by this exhibition, some stunning black and white portraits, wonderful wildlife and some nice landscapes. It’s a shame that HDR software seems to predominate the colour landscapes but I hope that as a gimmick it will soon pass. I think it makes everything too samey. That is a discussion for another forum. On the whole I enjoyed the work shown. A link to the Society’s website where some of the images are on display: <a href="http://www.winphotosoc.co.uk/site_1/index.php" title="http://www.winphotosoc.co.uk/site_1/index.php">http://www.winphotosoc.co.uk/site_1/index.php</a></span></div>
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<strong>Introduction</strong><br />
This was my first study visit with the OCA and I was sent very useful joining instructions which set out the objectives for the visit:<br />
gain a personal perspective on the work of Gillian Wearing<br /> reflect on the experience of seeing photography and video in a gallery<br /> network with other OCA students<br />
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The introductory video by the gallery curator Daniel Hermann is here:<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv02v3aOrC8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv02v3aOrC8</a> <br />
In it, he states quite clearly <em>“Gillian Wearing is interested in the divide we build between the front stage and the back stage of our lives” </em>and <em>“the powerful discrepancy between the public and private is at the heart of the work of Gillian Wearing”. </em> <br />
I have also read two articles from the Guardian newspaper, the first gives some background to the exhibition and the second is a review by Laura Cumming: <br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/mar/04/gillian-wearing-whitechapel-gallery-feature">http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/mar/04/gillian-wearing-whitechapel-gallery-feature</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/apr/01/gillian-wearing-whitechapel-patrick-killer-tate?intcmp=239">http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/apr/01/gillian-wearing-whitechapel-patrick-killer-tate?intcmp=239</a> <br />
This link gives some more background to the exhibition with some interesting images of the construction of the masks for the album series. <br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2012/mar/27/gillian-wearing-takeover-mask?intcmp=239#/?picture=387780737&index=7">http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2012/mar/27/gillian-wearing-takeover-mask?intcmp=239#/?picture=387780737&index=7</a> <br />
<strong>A personal perspective</strong><br />
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The first objective is probably the most difficult to tackle. It is now three days since the visit and I am still trying to make up my mind about how I feel about this body of work. This degree course is my first encounter with the arts. As yet, I don’t understand a lot about why artists do what they do and what motivates them. </div>
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From the information above, it is quite clear that the purpose of the work is to examine the differences between the perception of ourselves that we present outwardly and the private, hidden self within us. In Tim Adam’s article for the Observer, he starts his piece recounting an overheard conversation on the top deck of the 55 bus. This relatively new phenomenon shows how readily we are prepared (almost without thought) to share details of our lives in public. Social networking, blogging, ‘reality’ TV shows, instant communication and celebrity see us sharing more of our lives with the world. This seems to be self perpetuating, the more we see, the more we want to see and share. With the current speed of communication and interaction, perhaps Andy Warhol's alternative quote “<em>in 15 minutes everyone will be famous</em>” could be just around the corner.</div>
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As a group, we looked closely at these parts of the exhibition:</div>
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Signs that say what you want them to say and not signs that say what someone else wants you to say.</div>
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2 into 1</div>
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10 to 16</div>
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Crowd (a painstaking video reproduction of Albrecht Dürer’s “A large piece of turf” 1503) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Albrecht_D%C3%BCrer05.jpg">link here</a></div>
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Of these, <strong>“Signs…”</strong> was the one I found most interesting. Given that the subjects were presumably given a free reign on what they wrote, I wonder if there were perhaps some frivolous thoughts or even if there was an element of people writing what they thought was expected (i.e something outrageous) rather than what they were actually thinking. I’m sure most of us are thinking very banal things most of the time.Very difficult to judge and equally thought provoking. Michael Lawton, who showed us around the gallery mentioned that apparently, the suited business man holding the sign “I’m desperate” rushed away from the scene once his photograph was taken. I wonder if he was “desperate” for the bathroom? (That note of cynicism still surfaces, is that healthy?) I think this was a good way to engage people in the creation of an artwork and the signs make you think “what would I write?”</div>
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In the same gallery space there were three contemporary small painted bronze sculptures of named individuals, all heroic in very different ways.</div>
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<strong>Crowd </strong>It would have been easy to overlook this small video screen tucked into a corner. I thought this was a very interesting and simple idea. The artist has reproduced this 16th century watercolour by Albrecht Dürer and produced a 15 minute video loop. To see any change you have to search the image almost as minutely as the artist’s recreation was painstaking but you are rewarded with subtle changes in light and the movement of ants over the leaves.</div>
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<strong>2 into 1</strong> This was amusing. Twin boys’ comments lip-synced by their mother and vice versa was a very clever idea and although the things they said were as you would expect from a mother and her sons talking about each other, each twin reacted to his mother’s words as they were played back and synced by his brother. It must have been toe curling and embarrassing for all parties but they carried it off brilliantly.</div>
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<strong>10 to 16</strong>. This I found strangely disturbing. Seven children from the ages of 10 to 16 speaking about their lives, their words lip-synced by adult actors. Again, with the exception of the 16 year olds contribution, much as you would expect to hear from children of this age. To hear children’s voices from the mouths of adults seems somewhat sinister to me. During discussions it was mentioned that perhaps this was a device to make us listen more closely. I wondered if one or two in this series of videos were deliberately designed to shock. One of the children’s voices was lip-synced by a naked dwarf sat on the edge of a bath which was disturbing (to me at least). The final sequence from the 16 year old was also provocative in that it was graphic in it’s description of the boys confusion over his sexuality. I’m afraid I am of the generation that stills finds four letter words cause me to wince inwardly although I do accept them (reluctantly) as part of everyday expression. </div>
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<strong>Album</strong> (the family likenesses) I didn’t know how I felt about this at the time and nearly a week later I’m still uncertain. I can understand the idea that you may wish to draw attention to family likenesses and that to wear a mask and body suit of a relative to show an intimate connection reinforces this. What I do admire is the execution of the idea, a very complex and time consuming process which produced something of interest. As a technical process, very challenging. Is that its own reward perhaps? This work tells us something about Gillian Wearing but I’m not sure what. The second part of this gallery, the artists Wearing considers her major influences, is clearly meant as a tribute to Arbus, Mapplethorpe, Warhol Cahun and Sander. Again the masks are beautifully created and the poses are based on existing photographs. I’m not sure if this type of work has ever been done on this scale before. Maybe this is the artist’s motivation?</div>
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There were other video sequences to watch, the confessions series, and one or two others but I had seen enough. I found the video “Dancing in Peckham” amusing for a few seconds and was more interested to see the reaction of passers by who seemed to treat the arm waving and head banging dancer as part of the everyday experience of a shopping centre.</div>
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All of this makes me think that it is more important that I preserve (rather than hide) <em><strong>my</strong></em> “backstage”. I don’t consider that I have anything to hide but on the other hand, there is a lot which could be misinterpreted or misused and besides, I have to reserve some aspects of my personality for those I wish to be intimate with. After all, if you show it all to everyone, what is left? I think Gillian Wearing knows this only too well.</div>
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<strong>The Gallery Experience</strong> It was pointed out to us as we entered the first part of the exhibition where the majority of the video screening booths were located, how like the “backstage” area of a theatre it was with the unpainted wooden framework exposed all around us. The photographs were hung differently, the Signs series were arranged like large contact sheets, the Album series at differing heights with different coloured frames, an informal family collection whereas the others on the opposite wall were of similar size and arranged formally in a straight row. I’m not sure whether these arrangements affected the way I perceived the exhibits, it may have been very subtle.</div>
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<strong>Networking</strong> This was certainly a very effective way of getting to meet other students, a tutor and staff involved with the OCA. Lively discussion took place in the gallery Cafe about the exhibition, our individual courses, submissions for assessment events, art and photography in general. A very worthwhile and rewarding experience topped off by an additional visit to the <strong>FOTO8 Gallery</strong> to see the Dana Popa “After the New Man” exhibition.</div>
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<a href="http://www.foto8.com/new/online/interviews/1569-dana-popa-talk-at-foto8" title="http://www.foto8.com/new/online/interviews/1569-dana-popa-talk-at-foto8">http://www.foto8.com/new/online/interviews/1569-dana-popa-talk-at-foto8</a></div>
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A slideshow of the images is available on the link above. Essentially, the photographer has documented the everyday lives of the young people in post Communist Romania. These images were supplemented by a caption list which provided a commentary; echoes of the past interspersed with the hopes that these young people hold for the future.</div>
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<strong>Reflection </strong>This visit has gone some way to help me to understand what art is, why artists do what they do and the role of the artist in society. I read on one of the OCA forums last year in which Clive W. said that our understanding would come in time. I think I am a little closer to flicking that switch. </div>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-20169640543848081242012-02-29T23:12:00.001+00:002012-04-26T16:58:09.869+01:00Assignment 5 feedback and reflection<br />
I am pleased that my tutor liked this assignment:<br />
<strong>“This, your final assignment, is a good choice of subject, lots of interesting shapes, plenty of activity and picturesque settings.”</strong><br />
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He also gave me feedback on individual images. I will attempt to respond to his critique and maybe explain my thoughts behind choosing the images I did and where possible, offer alternate or edited images that can be included in my submission for assessment in July.</div>
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<strong>Cover Illustration</strong> – Tutor made the point that this looked like an end rather than a beginning being a sunset. As a first impression this may be correct and I can understand that point of view. However I chose it because of its impact and its simple graphic shapes and colours. As a cover illustration it grabs the attention. I don’t think its position in the story matters at this stage. Ideally I would have used an image of the schooner in full sail but sadly, sea conditions meant this was not possible. (as noted earlier) An editor would no doubt have obtained such an image from a stock library.</div>
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<strong>Picture 3 –</strong> <strong>“This one is a bit of a jumble. Perhaps if you had been further back, (can be a problem I know in a confined space) or used a wider angle lens, you could have played around a bit with the composition. Don’t know what to look at really. Part of the problem is that they appear to be looking at something outside the frame, a bit like a football photo without the ball in it if you see what I mean”</strong></div>
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To be honest, I couldn’t see a problem with this one. To see what they are looking at just follow the diagonals of the ropes they are holding. Although the pin rail disappears out of the frame, you can infer it from its’ line. What they are doing is “sweating” the ropes i.e. making them as tight as possible before belaying them on the rail. Here is an alternative but I feel it would lead to too many truncated limbs if I cropped it. I’ll play with it to see if I can make it work.</div>
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*4th March – I did a bit of work on this print and will submit the result in response to feedback. </div>
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<strong>Picture 5. – “ Technically it is fine, good exposure etc. The problem for me is that again they are looking at something but the viewer doesn’t know what, it doesn’t help that they are too near the edge of the frame they are looking at. There should be more space between the direction of their view and the frame edge than behind them.”</strong> <br />
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Point taken. This was already cropped down from a landscape wide angle shot of the wheelhouse. What I have tried to do is to place it on the right of the double page spread so that the figures are looking across to the view of the sails as they would be in front of them. (see page mock up in the previous post). I wanted to match the late afternoon light as both images were made within minutes of each other. Here are two alternative images I will choose one to submit in response to feedback:</div>
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*4th March – I selected the second print here as a substitute. <br />
Following eye lines can be problematic in these situations. Subjects are quite often scanning the horizon just “looking out” (it’s part of the job) or watching the results of their efforts hauling on a rope thirty or forty feet above their heads which is impossible to get into shot. <br />
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<strong>Picture10.</strong> <strong>- I like the circle and the lines and the viewpoint and the colours. I wouldn’t have chopped his left hand off at the top.</strong> <br />
I’m afraid amputation is a risk of spontaneity! This was a grab shot made on the spur of the moment as the captain demonstrated the running rigging. My eye was on what his right had was doing. his left was merely steadying him as he drew. This is the only alternative shot of the scene and it loses a lot of what the tutor liked: <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo1I75jKEH507_slTKG3TBhXop5DS6Gyi9a5genspy77fiRiJ5SNFzg3U3z60hOg8a1rcpWNeVs39FVhAexRdym7BoDyHhN8HsAGN4gcBWW4REZdx1F18QV9tgTOZCi8srFkd6FnLgCJY/s1600-h/DSC_9570%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9570" border="0" height="159px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMsZ2z9gC1qiPPqrGOAMRz1iI2wCsg_2X-olMOY2ZuZVTvNTSi-6oAvNRQSiF0DN9d2DvXZ6Dun4qJkBq1RgF5H3rFuxLtIJn1S5CF3Fd7WIv_hl26TiH7DLTL3Le5FB9OlE84VutSQA/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9570" width="240px" /></a> <br />
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<strong>Reflection on Assignment 5: </strong>Of all of the assignments for this course, I have enjoyed this one the most. I spent two weeks doing two of the three things I enjoy most, photography and sailing. (I also made some movie clips but that’s my next course). As with the exercise I did at the carnival, the most difficult part was selecting the images to include. I am definitely being more selective and have learned to cull images and work with fewer ideas and make sure that the ones I present are as good as I can make them. I hope I did that when I abandoned my attempt to include too much into this photo narrative. From my tutor’s feedback I need to be a little more careful with my composition and try to plan more carefully. In this particular situation I was not always sure what would happen next. I tended to photograph everything that happened when I wasn’t required to partake and constructed a narrative from what I got. I’m not sure this would work if my involvement on the voyage was limited to a day or two. </div>
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<strong>Reflection on The Art of Photography Course: </strong>There is no doubt that I have learned a lot from this course as I expected that I would. I have a better knowledge of how to use my digital SLR, mainly because I have used it so much in such a short space of time. I now look for shapes and lines when framing my images and I am more aware of the use of colour in composition. I hope that I am able to interpret what is required from a brief although I am still aware of my somewhat conservative attitude towards photography. </div>
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I hope that by studying Digital Film Production Creative Concepts<strong> </strong>I may be able to loosen up a bit by experimenting with a medium in which I don’t have years of bad habits to unlearn. I’ll put my DSLR away for a while and embrace something new that will enable me to be creative in a different way. </div>
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<strong>Richard Down 29th February 2012</strong> </div>
<hr />Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-61416384977607461302012-02-20T21:53:00.002+00:002012-04-26T16:56:40.184+01:00Assignment 5–Applying the techniques of narrative and illustration: continued<strong>Update 19th February</strong><br />
<strong>Selection of Images for Assignment 5</strong><br />
With so many images to choose from and with such diverse topics to be included, I have decided to narrow the topic of the photo essay/narrative to my time on board the ship and the activities involved with sailing her around the Cape Verde Islands.<br />
Posted below are the images I have included in the narrative which were not in my last post.<br />
<strong>9740: <span style="color: red;">1/800s f7.1 ISO200 70mm (cropped) **</span></strong><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIr7FsSC-PBhw1YAhy947cD7s1rsXYamy5NfMVpDw__VcrQ7z_YNIwGLLerCimSuVBaxFRSAC2PxntSkJIHEWH5LXiQIvLPhT1XP_XX3BpWvFr-j_YskwY6p2-VYninXSMUDFuFTDzA0/s1600-h/DSC_9740_crop_web11.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9740_crop_web" border="0" height="346px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8DJSwT3w3uNy0W2zHm67vuNI_-uzxQCp7lA068HPQZZjv6vYduuLW_2cHX9JT-uJcikCLsnT5VONtgt0hmm6QLP_fTC0lJNDAb_73_8sUjFejjJW7q1Q40nwRng3H7Zfq_wtTBpuFu4/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9740_crop_web" width="519px" /></a><br />
When at anchor, the crew run a regular dinghy service to and from the shore.<br />
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<strong>9569: <span style="color: red;">1/200s f7.1 ISO200 18mm (cropped) **</span></strong><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUms9OS57DK9h1457vj5ROTvllDCUSZs1khCyNuEIhCHy0-Jub2sTKRl15SHpSf60zYC1DMU7jAZnDLE9iJrBz7qZNnIbTTGhZfQ_AUDtu7B23V139RW1KDNX-dJhIYeNsyaX0M183ue0/s1600-h/DSC_9569_crop_web9.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9569_crop_web" border="0" height="519px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheeRb-LW4TYI6A4eMrP02bLx3J2wtIQQN3lEorTUallEqyG6q44wp6OIzXXwXRW33hMsLsCveCjDy1bza-ptpbqulCb3IM6E4bfAuI5-c-2OEQ-r2y6eV5fDGt2uPVFR-ni4EPV-SpMxA/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9569_crop_web" width="346px" /></a><br />
Captain Laurens explains the running rigging for the topsail yards.<br />
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<strong>9961: <span style="color: red;">1/500s f11 ISO400 34mm **</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Cg2BkyjoiRk/T0LAkNNkyRI/AAAAAAAABaY/RiK_dO59K3Y/s1600-h/DSC_9961_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9961_web" border="0" height="344px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUg82ILVsrjpooRomxBdiNXo84FCnXeBNe0gj-n6qcXG6Lb2PnYKJwsYXAQAZPdE79Ol4ep24sblBtVDa4zbdHVRoz8mvfzerIhzyr4Lpu_UwskkzevzS2igGlYYF03zoAty1G0jztbn4/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9961_web" width="519px" /></a><br />
The island of Sal appears on the starboard bow.<br />
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<strong>9984: <span style="color: red;">1/250s f9 ISO400 28mm **</span></strong><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrBz_SpEUSzF9ssEWR5g64D735ZT-SPY4ABzUcYb6V0TtO71uLUuveq8Bmu5ZkX9bXyFExDpGufgVhAcZ1GTHiNyEfcrGbwq3UpHN0s3BTAMYxJnIYykSMMnmCKMmo7j0sK6zaglOSb8/s1600-h/DSC_9984_edit01_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9984_edit01_web" border="0" height="344px" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9dOoIjI6hu8/T0LAmg1WpfI/AAAAAAAABaw/Y28tBXR52AI/DSC_9984_edit01_web_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9984_edit01_web" width="519px" /></a><br />
The permanent crew for the Oosterschelde voyage CV6 January 2012<br />
<span style="color: red;">**</span><span style="color: black;"> Images selected for my essay</span> <br />
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<span style="color: #809ec2;">The photographic layout and narrative</span></h3>
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The thirteen images I have selected for the narrative/essay needed to be laid out and related to one another. The images are grouped with a specific theme or group of related activities on each page and will provide a narrative when read as a whole. I have added captions to these mock ups to expand on the titles I have given each spread. Each image (apart from the cover) represents a double page spread but saving them as JPEGs has done something strange to the page numbering but they are in the order of viewing in the table below, left to right.</div>
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<strong>Clicking on the thumbnails below will open a new window to show a larger image</strong>. </div>
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<strong>Conclusion: </strong>As the final assignment for the Art of Photography Course this has been an immensely challenging task to complete but very enjoyable none the less. I think I have answered my tutor’s critique of some of my work in previous assignments. There are only two images here that do not contain people and the narrative includes the teamwork and cooperation required to sail this historic ship. I would like to thank the permanent crew and my fellow guest crew members for their understanding – while I was making photos, they were doing the work! </div>
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I made enough images to complete three different essays and I was struggling to find ways of introducing the people and landscapes of the Cape Verde Islands but with a limit of 12 images I decided to keep it simple and concentrate on the sailing of the ship. The brief indicates that these images should be part of an article. I hope that I have kept the captions sufficiently brief and that the pictures themselves tell a story.</div>
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I still have to go back through my learning log and tidy it up and add some notes on the books I have read. I have applied for assessment in July and have most of my images printed ready for submission. I will submit these 13 images to my tutor this week.</div>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-19931402590876898102012-02-12T16:35:00.001+00:002012-04-26T16:53:09.427+01:00Assignment 5–Applying the techniques of narrative and illustration<br />
Brief: To imagine you are illustrating a story for a magazine with a cover illustration and between 6 and 12 images on inside pages. Write captions to explain and link each picture. Use the techniques of illustration for the cover page and those of narrative for the picture essay.<br />
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For this assignment I have chosen to illustrate a sailing trip on board the three masted Dutch topsail schooner “Oosterschelde” around the Cape Verde islands in January – February 2012. At the time of writing, (24th January) I am just putting down ideas about which aspects of the trip to include or highlight. It will last from 24th January until the 4th of February, leaving from and returning to the island of Sal. The voyage will include visits to maybe 5 or 6 of the 10 islands and 5 islets over the 11 days. The actual route will depend on the weather. There are several aspects that can be included:</div>
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<li>The time line of the voyage itself. </li>
<li>The interaction of the crew. Made up from permanent ship’s crew, experienced and less experienced guest crew, there is a very steep learning curve and a great sense of achievement to be gained from sailing a traditional vessel. </li>
<li>The experience of living on board ship in close confines with other people. </li>
<li>The graphic qualities of the schooner itself, 19th century technology, rope, canvas, wood, steel and brass. </li>
<li>The ports and islands visited on the trip including the local people and landscapes.</li>
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<strong>Update on 30th January</strong><br />
The trip is going well and I have edited an image for the illustration cover picture. <br />
<strong>9672: <span style="color: red;">1/4000s f14 ISO800 200mm **</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2FeHch6C3n0/Tz-7PipKVyI/AAAAAAAABYo/aVjby0YH8X4/s1600-h/DSC_9672_edit01_web%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9672_edit01_web" border="0" height="519px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNb61CARRHXizRhd_IuzDyvyCxGOcMSB_okXPsFjpGbFqj78wPpUKMK2_hWvRN9cp84icM2eFkp4Ol_XatR-7cts8pj999sNUPmQ8oXHSWdaDZuFmMqBSG9dtU9ocSVny2VjmAhMdhtqE/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9672_edit01_web" width="344px" /></a><br />
Oosterschelde in Mindelo Harbour, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde<br />
<strong>Update on 2nd February</strong><br />
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As the trip draws to an end and we have a slack day in Boa Vista with overcast skies and rain, I have started to assess the images I have made so far to construct a narrative about the whole experience of sailing a 94 year old Dutch schooner around the Cape Verde Islands. My first decision was to use image 9672 above as the cover page for the article. I would liked to have used a photograph of the ship in full sail but having discussed the possibility with the captain, the wind conditions have not enabled us to launch and recover the ship’s inflatable safely, whilst under sail.</div>
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From the bulleted list above, I have selected to illustrate the crew at work, some of the places visited, the local people and aspects of the ship. With a couple of days left, if there is anything I am missing I will have a chance to re-shoot.</div>
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I have chosen and captioned these images to illustrate life on board the ship. With so many images to choose from, they won’t all make the cut.</div>
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<strong>9456: <span style="color: red;">1/100s f5 ISO400 18mm (cropped) **</span></strong></div>
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<strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdt0suBIKTUqIuySOOU3EOTXAj3eR5Ojl1aZxCa9rwCyHuOu9cXD_Mld-wDEBiMSf6I83mdUEFYk51Ler5YLLgKx_vIpe8I1xqj_ClLv01GZTsoSYWG5DYLYZhL5XmkI0-eyc_w0IGxlc/s1600-h/DSC_9456_edit01_crop_web%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9456_edit01_crop_web" border="0" height="519px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjug70bgL8y_IlIgHdKHov_6_hYiK8cxfBlGcej0vv_FP2kOyvaNuELg6oKx_bO5WPRoTlfCNCpwHAjAUSggupIIk35T-CyBT0Zs69kzQgBroPCvE1uWtgVUJpazp1evqZrBWHNne8PaUM/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9456_edit01_crop_web" width="346px" /></a></strong></div>
Three hundred and twenty tonnes in your hands!. Geert takes a turn on the helm as the sun sets on the first day. Steering with the compass, the wind and the waves needs a lot of concentration and takes some time to master.. <br />
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<strong>9451: <span style="color: red;">1/500s f11 ISO200 18mm **</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CALYolskGec/Tz-7RRW5bZI/AAAAAAAABY4/HMVZVieDlOw/s1600-h/DSC_9451_edit_web%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9451_edit_web" border="0" height="519px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizhar5m2PGaI4s-mHxDa0sWrKuu9ok901SFUz2-1B16-lPnf40uMhPHrpMHHBAcaSgh-NU_vu120x-1CxaGrrLvu17D_yj-EbLQfgvBxcadAOxYsmaPDQ6jShvJDJQlEm0HA8sxb2wxpw/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9451_edit_web" width="344px" /></a><br />
Sails set, heading 208°. On a broad reach to Tarrafal, Santiago with the outer jib, topsails, course and schooner set on the foremast and the mainsail and main gaff topsail set on the mainmast. Speed about 7.5 knots. <br />
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<strong>9533 <span style="color: red;">1/200s f7.1 ISO 400 55mm</span></strong></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioKZ0XMeyabzrvfN_YI4LldhjqTQAixMC5T6WhFUqxgi_hhRjNETrStZXEu3_-a0-6aP8CUCe4wUyADYhZqByvmCaSgr7wl6ZHhTwOXz9nmf6EzVFyU7j52JwsOpVXBgsXy2e44wSNPpw/s1600-h/DSC_9533_edit01_web11.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9533_edit01_web" border="0" height="346px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqHZdoRIFB7wda0ZSEvq8TdeIBdkpImLnWjEUchPTOjQPAUh6upq0Gm8Dx1n2IXfJE4vsyvuBK5NgSkfyo4D6UYC_pvxq9TPtz1EeAvMIEfgKZVQY42jGn1eFGeZMpE0R3LNbXV0DkiI/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9533_edit01_web" width="519px" /></a></div>
Crew member Ben shows how to splice a rope end.<br />
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<strong>9542</strong> <strong><span style="color: red;">1/60s f4 ISO400 22mm</span></strong><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxZ3HEchSqk1czXhgTUL58ui4aRbCpl6LbBoSPYaEFDaa7fdhFcVApj8kMB3N_zydCR012ffsjHFDGrpdS8fFYVzBowkambtxkeVdUjgTQSC6nxnEO6ghsw6x8SCVq2pG2lNwwp87TQw/s1600-h/DSC_9542_edit01_web16.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9542_edit01_web" border="0" height="345px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEsAHOcqQnAQg7L7V3xfn6gTe-0B_4FvRebSOZDqA2PVNkU9XVcpWqz6oAtR9jZR1ZYk407BV7gzeNpsAhoPinvKEwaj32u1KhB-Yu65LXfyCqwAkoGUBNeTKBEJG9hasylUHJRtbc6rM/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9542_edit01_web" width="519px" /></a><br />
Anouk and Ulricke repair a sail.<br />
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<strong>9559 <span style="color: red;">1/400s f10 ISO 200 18mm **</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oqYwHEhT520/Tz-7UEAkdII/AAAAAAAABZI/wt31SitYRdQ/s1600-h/DSC_9559_edit02_web%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9559_edit02_web" border="0" height="519px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQdypQKY5HHKmuAjEPPzw1Xb0KsbhzUP3FPoW7VI1UVyO9KfdBgwe0i9dOpEhfgdeMNl9obez-O1of783jv8MDm58MWPLI_ZVOc1QY5TKGcjroaByx-iZFs8MMuURanWrXqXCvxMXB-U/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9559_edit02_web" width="344px" /></a><br />
Climbing the ratlines to release the topsails from the yards.<br />
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<strong>9564 <span style="color: red;">1/640s f6.3 ISO200 120mm </span></strong><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJgSxVhZteZqCT47yKTKekEi50HXnxktieFOYxusvuDsZwJ17Ps-G55Sz28FnAOazZKv21ioGrB3VcQzlVCXHXSDHznQc5qsrRH_hrsrfI7NUjlh5t7isw7EWX8Yv-n1FOFVzEEFtnICE/s1600-h/DSC_9564_edit01_web19.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9564_edit01_web" border="0" height="345px" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gkRPMHmofKw/Tzfp5vPYtJI/AAAAAAAABVw/QiLuQmUBzBs/DSC_9564_edit01_web_thumb16.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9564_edit01_web" width="519px" /></a><br />
Anouk and Job working aloft on the lower topsail yard.<br />
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<strong>9695: <span style="color: red;">1/640s f5.6 ISO200 200mm **</span></strong><br />
<strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJGmX1bjKEFThwTTkdYR1VKO6FU3nxSNOWO80g_YaiwN7QwOLOsSOyrJa5lbDzSgrXjvm99Frk9AH4G_bVZDAsggEor7rq-N8dBXsmjHdF5c3nohaZvZy61t1Qlh09w1rkVpm5-2faCk/s1600-h/DSC_9695_edit01_web%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9695_edit01_web" border="0" height="344px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxZ4O9YjzM2VQSRYvrCTCEygn0MXeq94OT5NLbkqiv6noAD5HKqTQPe6j0hE2FYCljSWn6NOHFJf4dnTNXwBCCd-VwWHR6mj2XwBoOXHJg5vtvLHVkP5OsgSbTW0pjgYuxQ1n0znvqWo/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9695_edit01_web" width="519px" /></a></strong><br />
Leo releasing the gaskets on the topsail yard.<br />
<strong>9698 <span style="color: red;">1/250s f9 ISO 200 18mm **</span></strong><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxlYYanWCxcCbx43-4yuH9xjyMEsuG7sy1h4CqmYynKUNI2mBekUXsTpcziPQFZvDD7COZcD0utM0ciJ0-zq2g2ZLtJsbkf8Mqsf1UATlN58-rJo3QtMREZS6Q3G1B5zk3zUNaLSyVpw/s1600-h/DSC_9698_edit01_web12.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9698_edit01_web" border="0" height="519px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDjSMN8VKmxaSPbPtOy_2OBRMTNduZ7UPa2Y3pgfJwwiTot9Ry-4PMDWNrIWnnWZ9z42ycEhHfUTZdDArsyV7KSPHx3100qP7ub8NsC-Eix93Tdhpx9uowyPhUjcLqIVb8BaGoWNfda7Q/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9698_edit01_web" width="344px" /></a><br />
The deck from the foremast platform showing the schooner and mainsails.<br />
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<strong>9709: <span style="color: red;">1/320s f9 ISO200 18mm **</span></strong><br />
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Leaving Sao Vicente astern as we make our way to Sao Nicholau.<br />
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<strong>Update on 4th February</strong><br />
Looking at the pictures above, There is nothing there that shows the sheer hard work of hoisting and trimming the sails on a ship that has no winches or mechanical aids (other than pulley blocks). Yesterday I kept my eye open for an image that would show this. This one works well I think:<br />
<strong>9907: <span style="color: red;">1/250s f8 ISO400 48mm **</span></strong><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSEEcXXLJlCvhnE3gnnQKcxq5wCAqJ_0hBEdWvjlGzF8JHSiH4dYujsDDyGz5KqJmwnGj2XoEbZ0UAhNRPeGCM19I_dvXbNd_RDsKIsb2-8269UXGO6ufBmMf0cmq0cWlklnnWzreLZzI/s1600-h/DSC_9907_edit01_web12.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9907_edit01_web" border="0" height="519px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirie2kQd8nsG_TW0GVkgsR3e8oAXMU2aEkkcvl7TQTLgJXS6wcrYIgB7NTLWDM06CNuZVzgXvjXiQ2nhIkAFy799JUWOPPJ5C-vWfGTC1e6mldeOq-rOdV7b4KEtEqxA7jS9BDCT18Tjg/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9907_edit01_web" width="344px" /></a><br />
Bracing the yards. Once the topsails have been released from the yards, a lot of hard hauling is required to turn or “brace” them on the masts. Once that is done, the buntlines and clewlines are released to unfurl the sails. 19th century technology relies on muscle power and a few pulley blocks. There is not a winch in sight (the anchor excepted). <br />
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There was also another sail repair going on this time with more detail. <br />
<strong>9968: </strong><strong><span style="color: red;">1/1000s f8 ISO400 75mm **</span></strong><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigP2NvN-1c-KhAziox3OpRmmHg6cxnW0oAqkovbT5L4EZHdv9D-eTcezXOY4IOABsVV581SKH173OAdkCSQ1D8PtnAdFZmsLkj5NF4NMbUi81gPn4QZ8fbXGn2_m3nEWO2-_eeyeMqZSc/s1600-h/DSC_9968_edit01_crop01_web11.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9968_edit01_crop01_web" border="0" height="346px" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-t_VeiO_9Os8/TzfqBAue1_I/AAAAAAAABWs/U7VToZbAZMI/DSC_9968_edit01_crop01_web_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9968_edit01_crop01_web" width="519px" /></a><br />
Anouk repairs the mizzen sail.<br />
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<strong>9968: <span style="color: red;">1/320s f9 ISO200 18mm</span></strong><br />
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The Oosterschelde docked in Mindelo Sao Vicente for bunkering (taking on fuel). I was able to use juxtaposition to contrast more traditional and modern cargo ships separated by over 90 years of history.</div>
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<strong>9594: <span style="color: red;">1/250s f5 ISO200 82mm</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Bxsx4vX4et4/TzfqFJVP8KI/AAAAAAAABXI/XxO5Z4nyEHQ/s1600-h/DSC_9594_edit01_crop01_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9594_edit01_crop01_web" border="0" height="346px" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-t6rs5p57hYQ/TzfqGPguOhI/AAAAAAAABXQ/bhKfv_9Aquc/DSC_9594_edit01_crop01_web_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9594_edit01_crop01_web" width="519px" /></a><br />
Fish sellers, Mindelo Sao Vicente.<br />
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<strong>9490: <span style="color: red;">1/125s f22 ISO200 18mm</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QOJywgcb9qk/TzfqG8szrmI/AAAAAAAABXY/uTZyzCJDnrY/s1600-h/DSC_9490_edit01_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9490_edit01_web" border="0" height="344px" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UzFfwQ2IUlU/TzfqH6CPGRI/AAAAAAAABXg/pnmUYsrtycM/DSC_9490_edit01_web_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9490_edit01_web" width="519px" /></a><br />
Santiago: The view from Serra Malagueta towards Assomada and Pico do Santo Antonio.<br />
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<strong>9675: <span style="color: red;">1/125s f5.6 ISO800 130mm</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R5KbT3TwOBs/TzfqIym2WQI/AAAAAAAABXo/0QOlHpsmsc0/s1600-h/DSC_9675_edit01_web11.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9675_edit01_web" border="0" height="519px" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5xvpSocXbUk/TzfqJev9CYI/AAAAAAAABXw/-izeTg0kG2s/DSC_9675_edit01_web_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9675_edit01_web" width="344px" /></a><br />
February is Carnival time in Mindelo – fundraising can seem intimidating but a few Escudos resulted in a great image! Many Cape Verdeans celebrate their African heritage in their musical style and rhythms.<br />
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<strong>9749: <span style="color: red;">1/200s f7.1 ISO200 18mm (cropped)</span></strong><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgggUf6A4h3ZkJbbvh1wELCGF8CxqS7ai0GIsQ03z-dHiz2xABu02gPOTkcbHS9UVXjSk5yxKXM7Rsr6lW19FQbPRLXt_cKaYWRgy2a-tpwFi0a8wwGfLTcftcG50mpC-6sy_od7yuiRI/s1600-h/DSC_9749_edit01_web12.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9749_edit01_web" border="0" height="345px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT11r2EpsSDYv8n9zXBVaZASSXajrI0bIHs2fFn7jVLt2yVfZgcWjFPFGwvuRd2saVth863vtHZ5qZsxdxseixS8kRo9v6eaVAD38KcovKPC90_3eQgBl4Mcytjq2Q9saZdI9vtBwUD-M/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9749_edit01_web" width="519px" /></a><br />
Cleaning fish – Tarrafal Harbour, Sao Nicholau.<br />
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<strong>9828: <span style="color: red;">1/320s f9 ISO800 18mm</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bO78dzfG7Bk/TzfqMha8PiI/AAAAAAAABYI/ybVDfRsNEmA/s1600-h/DSC_9828_edit01_web12.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9828_edit01_web" border="0" height="345px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1hw9WRRQgLU3JhBvifeRlVmX0rk1ghOi1d_le10vvLqzGgZD4PirDZ5y9qUWwQMYTgqOFKupqfXTr7hOlHsp0gFUqjmBvK0YtP9FidHq9_gE6AEgQs4C2GfVmGw9holQ3t6Yo3FrER_M/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9828_edit01_web" width="519px" /></a><br />
Playing <em>Oril, </em>an incomprehensible game with pebbles and holes. Vila Ribeira Brava, Sao Nicholau.<br />
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<strong>9779: <span style="color: red;">1/80s f4.8 ISO200 60mm</span></strong><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPHd-dV0P2mxA046SmLq572s93m8KfYDsOd_1wLI-NlqH6bmMBYl6SXOrMKKC47Q0WQgAozR_4yBvgZrubh1fIoO7LUcAvlmWhyphenhyphen6ACAgD-kSAnVcehqbM8aOl3VqiIfvDVv07BLolDRgw/s1600-h/DSC_9779_edit01_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_9779_edit01_web" border="0" height="346px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54QzBWTR2LMb-CGk11e-f6QaHIrcWSWtkEh3U4il9vNR3JyqGVuMWS2Hw2O9nQ4VUG5BnE6XXXuQaQl-BfffoPLoogVerva38di1rmNr0wrCYB1ldtp0IPuM-lMe9NSt7YWN_PdgLdIg/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_9779_edit01_web" width="519px" /></a><br />
Water and wind blown erosion of volcanic sediments, west coast of Sao Nicholau.<br />
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<strong>9th February 2012</strong></div>
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As I work through the many images that I have taken during the trip, I realise that I am going to have to work hard during the editing process. I wanted to include all aspects of the trip but I need to be able to emphasise what the trip meant to me.</div>
<span style="color: red;">** </span><span style="color: black;">Images which were selected for my final essay/narrative.</span>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-40298833897724969052011-12-07T22:40:00.001+00:002012-04-26T16:58:48.960+01:00Henri Cartier-Bresson<br />
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<strong>Introduction:</strong> My tutor suggested I look at the work of this eminent photographer in attempt to inspire me to introduce some spontaneity and humanity into my own work. I borrowed from the library, a large tome of his work introduced by Yves Bonnefoy. I will start by reproducing what Cartier-Bresson wrote on describing his photography.</div>
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<u><em>L’imaginaire d’apres` nature</em></u></div>
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<em>“For me, the camera is a sketch-book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity, the master of the instant which in visual terms, questions and decides simultaneously. In order to give meaning to the world, one must feel involved in what one singles out through the viewfinder. This attitude requires concentration, sensitivity, a discipline of mind and a sense of geometry.</em></div>
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<em>It is through economy of means and above all by forgetting ones-self that one arrives at simplicity of expression.</em></div>
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<em>To photograph is to hold one’s breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It is at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy.</em></div>
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<em>For me photography is to place heart and eye along the same line of sight. – It is a way of life.”</em></div>
I’ve looked through the book and chosen 5 images that I really like. I’m not sure if I can find the pictures on the web and link to them but if I can, I will. The book offers no information on the images other than a list of captions. <br />
1. This is plate one in the book and is entitled; “Barrio Chino, Barcelona 1933” <br />
<a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1987.1100.125" title="http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1987.1100.125">http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1987.1100.125</a><br />
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This made me smile the instant I opened the book. I needs no further explanation other than CB responded with the spontaneity that anyone carrying a camera would have. Perfect juxtaposition. Totally unrelated to the context of the photograph – looking at the drawing, I am reminded of the cowboy doll Woody from Disney’s Toy Story.</div>
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2. Plate seven in the book is entitled “Academician on his way to a ceremony at Notre Dame 1953”. The photograph shows three onlookers watching as an elderly gentleman dressed in a cape and plumed hat climbs into a taxi. More interesting than the academician, are the three onlookers. Their expressions show they are looking into the rear of the taxi at something or somebody we cannot see. A curious somewhat bemused gaze. Several questions arise; is this merely a queue at the taxi rank, is this a well known and respected figure that has drawn a crowd of well wishers or curious gawkers? The man in the beret on the left is wearing a dark stripe on his left lapel. Is he in mourning? His coat is well worn with an odd button. He has his right hand in his coat pocket and his left arm behind his back. He is standing with his feet apart. Does he have some sort of authority? The second man has a cigarette and is just about to strike a match. The third man’s stance and facial expression leads me to think he has just stepped into the foreground to look into the taxi. Up to this point I have not searched for any information about this image…….</div>
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The information about the photo which, is in the V&A collection, is as follows; “Black and white photograph of an elderly academician in ceremonial dress seen in profile, about to get into a taxi. To the left is a line of workers watching the man.” </div>
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3. “Rue Mouffetard, Paris, 1954” in the caption for plate 140. It shows a young boy about 8 or 9 years old, cradling a large bottle of wine in each arm, walking towards the camera, head held high with a cocky expression on his face. Several other children seem to be following him with excited curiosity, maybe anticipating a potential disaster or just enjoying his obvious pleasure and self importance………</div>
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<a href="http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=rue+mouffetard+paris+1954&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1619&bih=683&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=franzg_HBIPTPM:&imgrefurl=http://www.artnet.com/ag/fineartdetail.asp%3Fwid%3D426027314%26gid%3D141091&docid=iAyELoMVT5TBoM&itg=1&imgurl=http://www.artnet.com/artwork_images_111766_557134_henri-cartier-bresson.jpg&w=312&h=480&ei=hJveTpvtHpHZ8QP6hPTaBA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=840&vpy=268&dur=1595&hovh=279&hovw=181&tx=116&ty=194&sig=111284349671600477824&page=1&tbnh=149&tbnw=97&start=0&ndsp=31&ved=1t:429,r:16,s:0">See image here</a></div>
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Apparently, Cartier-Bresson showed up at the boy's 50th birthday party; they had kept in touch over the years. When he opened the door, Cartier-Bresson stood there cradling a magnum of wine in each arm.</div>
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4. “Barcelona, 1933” is plate 151. It shows an elderly woman walking past a mural on a long wall on which there is painted the rear view of a male and female figure. The female is holding aloft a furled parasol or umbrella in her right hand.. The walking woman holds a handbag in her left hand. Her right hand is held up to the right side of her head as if she has been struck. Again, perfect juxtaposition and spontaneity. Sold by Sotheby's London in 2007 for £12000. I like it but not that much.</div>
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Image here: <a href="http://www.mutualart.com/Artwork/Barcelona--1933/5F746ACFBB33264E" title="http://www.mutualart.com/Artwork/Barcelona--1933/5F746ACFBB33264E">http://www.mutualart.com/Artwork/Barcelona--1933/5F746ACFBB33264E</a></div>
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5. The last image is plate 3 in the book and shows a man sitting on the curb in an alley, apparently talking to a cat. It is entitled “Downtown, New York, 1947”. The buildings soar above the seated figure and passing pedestrians can be seen two blocks down. To me, this signifies isolation, solitude, maybe loneliness in a city.</div>
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<a href="http://www.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP3=ViewBox_VPage&VBID=2K1HZS6WCKF8G&IT=ZoomImage01_VForm&IID=2S5RYDZSYU8F&ALID=2K7O3R14TE52&PN=21&CT=Album">Image here</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Further Reading, Colin O'Brien and Vivian Maier</span><br />
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Links: <a href="http://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/05/30/colin-obrien-photographer/" title="http://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/05/30/colin-obrien-photographer/"><span style="color: #2288bb;">http://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/05/30/colin-obrien-photographer/</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.vivianmaier.com/" title="http://www.vivianmaier.com/"><span style="color: #2288bb;">http://www.vivianmaier.com/</span></a> <br />
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Both of these photographers are of the film and (mostly) black and white era of photography. As I grew up in this era (post war 50s and 60s) for me they have a nostalgic quality as well as being a social documentary. </div>
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Colin O’Brien has a particular resonance being British. Although he started making photographs a year before I was born, I can recognise a lot in his photographs. I too started making contact prints from a Kodak Brownie in a frame with a kit I was given as a present at the age of 14. (Remember Johnsons of Hendon?) Unfortunately it was to be another 40 years before I got into a proper darkroom and made enlargements from my negatives. I liked the everyday life patterns of his pictures, almost unremarkable subjects at the time but now as a historical record, they take on a new significance. There are similar subjects in our family albums, relatives and events of the past. Not as skilfully photographed but valuable as a record none the less.</div>
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I first heard a about Vivian Maier in a documentary film (probably on YouTube, from a link on the OCA Student Forums). Being American and photographing in New York and Chicago makes her subjects seem vaguely exotic. I’ve never been to either place in reality but we all have the Hollywood/Newsreel version of the United States in our heads. What Maier’s images show to me is that at the same time as Colin O’Brien was photographing in London, life was being lived by ordinary working people across the Atlantic in New York and Chicago. The Americans may have appeared more affluent but Maier’s photos also hint that life was not a bed of roses for everyone. </div>
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I think street photography is a marvellous genre but I don’t think could ever succeed at it. I can do the candid shots, either by taking pot luck with framing and looking away from the subject while pressing the shutter, or hiding away with a long lens. However, I think the best shots are those in which the subject has engaged with the photographer and you can see a response in their eyes. Either contempt, compliance or indifference. I would have trouble coping with the contempt. I’ve watched a videos of Bruce Guilden and Joel Meyerowitz working in New York. My skin is not that thick!</div>
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<br /></div>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-54097258972869740772011-11-29T22:08:00.001+00:002012-05-06T08:07:33.509+01:00Part 5 Narrative and Illustration – Project: Illustration<h4>
Exercise: Rain</h4>
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The brief for this exercise was to produce a single photograph illustrating “rain”. I have developed an idea I put forward in part four and used raindrops on a window but this time I have used the specular highlights of distant street lights and traffic signals as a background abstraction while focusing on the droplets on the glass.<em> </em>I think this works particularly well especially with the green traffic light. I have to admit to providing the “rain” myself with a misting bottle. I waited but the rain didn’t come at the right time. I used a portrait format as it was intended for a cover page with space above and below for titles and copy.</div>
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<strong>8951: <span style="color: red;">13s f5.6 130mm ISO200 White Balance Auto, tripod mounted</span></strong></div>
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<strong>Conclusion:</strong> I think this image works very well even as an abstract. Though the colours are mainly warm, I do get a feeling of cold and damp and being glad I’m on the inside.</div>
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That is the final exercise for this section. It will be some time before I can undertake the final assignment (Jan 2012) I am planning to complete some of the recommended reading and write up some notes. I may also attempt some practice assignments which I will add to my blog, just in case my final assignment does not work out for any reason.</div>
<hr />Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-72295518076631525102011-11-21T20:59:00.002+00:002012-04-29T17:29:33.690+01:00Course Reading “The Photograph” by Graham Clarke<div align="justify">
I have finally finished reading this book. It has taken me nearly a year. I have only understood about half of the text. Written by an academic, for academics, the language is very obscure. I was constantly referring to a dictionary. For an author with such a large vocabulary, Clark’s constant use of the words “indeed” and “thus” was irritating. I learned much more from watching the excellent <em>Genius of Photography </em>series (my learning style is audio/visual/kinesthetic) and a lot of Clarke’s book became clear as a result.</div>
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It was not all bad though, in conjunction with the TV series, I learned a lot about the history of photography, the development of the different genres and the way in which the medium has changed and is perceived in modern (today’s) society. What I didn’t understand was how so much indifferent photography can be accepted as art just because the so called artist or critic strings together a lot of big words and vague notions. I’m not saying the work has no validity, if the photographer believes in it, that’s its own validation. I just find it incredible that so many people seem to fall for it. If a photograph needs too much wordy explanation then perhaps the “artist” should become a writer or poet.</div>
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Cleverly, the whole gist of the book can be summarised by the penultimate sentence “…….the photograph is, in the end, open to endless meanings.” The flyleaf describes Clark’s book as a “clear and incisive account”. Not for me. While the book does communicate successfully in some areas, it obfuscates equally in others.</div>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-34295895399082595942011-11-19T15:28:00.001+00:002012-05-15T09:31:49.346+01:00Part 5 Narrative and Illustration – Project: Illustration by Juxtaposition<h4>
Exercise: Juxtaposition 1</h4>
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I chose a fairly routine example for the juxtaposition example of the project. At my work in a Learning Centre, I quite often photograph students being presented with their certificates of achievement. On this occasion, my colleague Allyson is pictured with a recently presented award. Normally these photos are made with the department’s compact digital camera in a fairly predictable way. I have used my DSLR and posed Allyson at a desk surrounded by all of the paraphernalia of “e-learning”. I removed the glass from the certificate frame to avoid reflections. I have lit the scene with window light from the left and fill-in flash from my on-camera flashgun. I have included both landscape and portrait orientations.</div>
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<strong>8864: <span style="color: red;">1/60s f5 ISO 400 40mm, Flash bounced from white ceiling.</span></strong></div>
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<strong>8862: <span style="color: red;">As above but lens at 32mm</span></strong></div>
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<strong>Conclusion: </strong>This was a fairly straightforward exercise and although it was interesting to do, I didn’t find it much of a challenge. I will include the book cover illustration still life option too. That will be my next post.</div>
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Exercise: Juxtaposition 2</h3>
I’ve had a bit of fun with this one. I’ve started off by doing a bit of beachcombing down on the Sussex coast to see if I could find anything interesting to photograph. Within 45 minutes I had collected an assortment of string, plastic, seaweed and a Polish beer can. I bought it all home and decided reproduce a beach set for a still life using a bag of pebbles that I had bought for the garden, some shells I had collected over the years and a blue cotton backdrop to represent the sky. I thought the bright saturated colours would add impact to a magazine cover for a fictional periodical. I added some text to put the image into context. <br />
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As shown below; two soft boxes, one above the set, the other to the left of the camera. An additional foil reflector was hand held to the right of the set to improve the highlighting of the bucket.<br />
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<strong>8895: <span style="color: red;">1/125s f29 ISO200 32mm Manual mode, WB: Flash</span></strong><br />
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The final image was laid out using MS Publisher and saved as a .jpeg image. <br />
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<span style="color: black;">Although this mock up was a bit of fun, there is a serious message here about plastics in the oceans. The sheer volume out there is staggering and the impact on wildlife can be horrendous. See more here:</span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/scientists-uncover-new-ocean-threat-from-plastics-1774337.html" title="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/scientists-uncover-new-ocean-threat-from-plastics-1774337.html">http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/scientists-uncover-new-ocean-threat-from-plastics-1774337.html</a></span>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-68066318492610941242011-11-15T22:59:00.001+00:002012-05-15T09:32:19.669+01:00Part 5 Narrative and Illustration – Project: Narrative<br />
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The object of this exercise is to produce one photograph in which it can be seen that something has happened. I discounted the suggestion of something broken or empty. Instead I went out for a walk, hoping to find evidence in nature. To be honest, I had something in mind and was not disappointed and came across two situations, both grisly in which something has clearly happened:</div>
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The first, a predator, probably a fox has killed a bird and made off with most of the corpse. The second was the remains of a deer which appears to have become trapped by the antlers in sheep netting and perished while trying to get free. Of the two, I have chosen the first as it is enigmatic and poignant while the second is overwhelmingly macabre and has little implied movement in the composition.<br />
<strong>8850: <span style="color: red;">1/125s f5.6 31mm ISO800</span></strong><br />
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<strong>Illustration: </strong>The learning notes made reference to concepts which are abstract and need imaginative treatment when put forward in a photograph. Such ideas would include; happiness, love, wealth, poverty, anger, satisfaction and envy. The symbols listed for protection were fairly comprehensive and I couldn’t think of any more obvious ones. Symbols for growth would include plants, trees bearing fruit, different size money piles or bags (financial growth), babies, children and adults together, spawn, tadpoles and frogs, tree rings buds and flowers.</div>
<strong>Exercise: Symbols</strong><br />
For this exercise I have to list symbols (more than one) which could represent <strong>growth, excess, crime silence </strong>and <strong>poverty.</strong><br />
<strong>Growth:</strong> see the list above. In a photograph, I can see a quadrant section of a tree trunk with prominent rings, superimposed over it would be the objects at differing stages of development in a chronological progression from the centre outwards.<br />
<strong>Excess: </strong>(greed?) Symbols for excess could include shows of ostentatious wealth, large buildings, cars, boats, aircraft, all of the symbols of wealth, gold, silver, jewellery – bad taste. Excess could also be depicted with over stacked supermarket shelves, the results of excess in a lifestyle, drunkenness, obesity and related health problems. For a photograph I can see a juxtaposition of any of these symbols with symbols of poverty (see below)<br />
<strong>Crime: </strong>Obvious ones, police fighting crime, jails, prison bars, handcuffs, arrested criminals, scales of justice, courts, scenes of devastation (property and human) resulting from crimes, misery, desolation. In a photograph; an anguished face (victim), a desolate criminal alone in a cell.<br />
<strong>Silence: </strong>Index finger pressed against the lips is the classic symbol, in some cultures a rose can replace the finger. A period of silence marks respect and silent prayer. In a picture, still water can represent silence. In a photograph, sitting or standing figures with heads bowed and eyes closed are redolent of silence. Empty streets and low sunlight, long shadows invoke a feeling of peace, perhaps silence.<br />
<strong>Poverty:</strong> Sadly there are too many. An empty bowl, an emaciated child, ragged clothes, tin shanty houses, bare feet (in context) In a photograph any single one or a combination of these would symbolise poverty.Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-31120100134533124402011-11-06T18:36:00.001+00:002012-04-29T17:31:07.101+01:00Reading a photograph – background notes from reading Camera Lucida by Roland Barthes <br />I decided to read this book as I have seen references to it in the OCA Student Forum and other texts on the course reading list in relation to the reading of a photograph. It was hard work. I'm not sure if it was because of the translation from French or, more likely, my lack of experience of the language and concepts of philosophy. Luckily, it is mercifully short.<br />
<br /><strong>What did I gather from the book? I made some notes</strong>. <br />The two ideas from the book most often quoted in connection to the reading of photographs are: <br /><em>Studium</em>: described variously as, the field of cultural interest, a kind of general enthusiastic commitment. The studium is passive. <br /><em>Punctum</em>: wound or impact, an unexpected flash, a sting, speck, hole, a little cut. Allows for the formation of a critical reading, it enables an active reading of the scene. <br />
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<strong>From Graham Clarke's book, The Photograph:</strong> <br />Clarke refers to Barthes's assertion that the photograph is a transparent envelope. <br />...misplaced assertion that the closer we look at a photograph, the more we see. <br />…when we look at a photograph we see something that no longer exists. The moment has passed. <br />...When Barthes declared that "photography evades us" and is "unclassifiable" , he alerted us to the paradox of something seemingly so obvious and yet so problematic. <br />
<br /><strong>I found this summary from Wikipedia:</strong> <br />
<br />Photography and Henriette Barthes <br />Throughout his career, Barthes had an interest in photography and its potential to communicate actual events. Many of his monthly myth articles in the 50s had attempted to show how a photographic image could represent implied meanings and thus be used by bourgeois culture to infer ‘naturalistic truths’. But he still considered the photograph to have a unique potential for presenting a completely real representation of the world. When his mother, Henriette Barthes, died in 1977 he began writing Camera Lucida as an attempt to explain the unique significance a picture of her as a child carried for him. Reflecting on the relationship between the obvious symbolic meaning of a photograph (which he called the studium) <span style="background-color: yellow;">and that which is purely personal and dependent on the individual, that which ‘pierces the viewer’ (which he called the punctum), Barthes was troubled by the fact that such distinctions collapse when personal significance is communicated to others and can have its symbolic logic rationalized.</span> Barthes found the solution to this fine line of personal meaning in the form of his mother’s picture. Barthes explained that a picture creates a falseness in the illusion of ‘what is’, where ‘what was’ would be a more accurate description. As had been made physical through Henriette Barthes's death, her childhood photograph is evidence of ‘what has ceased to be’. Instead of making reality solid, it reminds us of the world’s ever changing nature. Because of this there is something uniquely personal contained in the photograph of Barthes’s mother that cannot be removed from his subjective state: the recurrent feeling of loss experienced whenever he looks at it. As one of his final works before his death, Camera Lucida was both an on-going reflection on the complicated relations between subjectivity, meaning and cultural society as well as a touching dedication to his mother and description of the depth of his grief. <br />
<br />Now, having read the book and understood at least this much of it, I was pleased, on reflection to suddenly find a connection to a question in my mind that has been there ever since I read the chapter "How do we read a photograph?" in Graham Clarke's book. <br />
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The question was; if we view an seemingly ordinary photograph cold, i.e. with no information of the of the author or of his intent, is our reading of the image more, or less correct or valid than his? And is it right to colour our perceptions with our own experience, or hold back in our interpretation knowing that the photographer's experience and emotions may , in all probability , override our own if they become known to us? </div>
By way of illustration, take a look at the following image: <br />
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You might say," interesting sky, reasonable composition, looks like a monument to the poet Tennyson, the empty seat could indicate absence (of the poet, long dead) and the railings, preservation or protection of his memory. If you are a meteorologist , you may interpret the cloud formations. </div>
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On the surface, a picture with some narrative given the limited information available. If we add a bit more information and confirm that this is indeed the Tennyson Memorial on the Down that bears his name at Freshwater on the Isle of Wight not much changes unless you equate the sense of place with Tennyson and his contemporary Julia Margaret Cameron. If I add the photographer's name; Richard Down, it will mean nothing because neither I, nor my work are known to any significant number of people.</div>
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But this image has an emotional significance (to me) beyond the obvious, so much so, that it has hung above my desk ever since. It is probably the first image that I have made where I can recall exactly how I was feeling at the time, why and how I chose the viewpoint I did . For you to share some of that emotion, I can tell you the date: 12th September 2001. The narrative now changes from what you can read from the photograph to what I now tell you about the circumstances of its making and why it means so much to me. </div>
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Still numb after the shock and horror of the previous day's events and not having slept well, I planned a walk from the hotel in Freshwater where we were staying, along the Downs to the Needles walking east to west. As I walked past the monument, the sky ahead to the west was filled with the dark clouds of approaching rain. In my mind at that time I saw them as a metaphor for the terrorist threat approaching us from the west. I happened to turn and looked at the sky to the east with these very different cloud formations as a backdrop to the monument. The scene was a distinct contrast and I was compelled to photograph it, not only to record it but to capture the sense of optimism for the future. That was my immediate response and I made the image with very little thought beyond that initial spark. </div>
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To me, this picture <strong><em>of </em></strong>a monument has itself <strong><em>become</em></strong> a monument to the events of that day in 2001. The empty seat marks the absence of the thousands who have died on that day and since, as a consequence of those events. That is my personal reading. </div>
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To return to my question, has your reading of the photograph changed having read my explanation? </div>
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From the highlighted section above, I’m not sure that I agree with Barthes. (assuming of course that I have understood his argument) Having communicated my <em>punctum, </em>I don’t feel it has been lost (to me) or diminished. Subsequent personal events have reinforced the emotional attachment I have to this image, symbolising as it does, remembrance, absence and optimism. </div>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-89239715692285552092011-11-06T17:15:00.001+00:002012-05-15T09:32:54.800+01:00Part 5 Narrative and Illustration – Project: Narrative, continued<br />
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Exercise: A narrative picture essay – continued</h4>
I managed to research and plan this project fairly well but there were a few details which left my coverage of the events of the day a bit hit and miss. My idea was to cover the assembly of the procession, the judging and prize giving first, the parade next and to finish with the fireworks and bonfire. The judging was very low profile and although prize winners were announced over the PA system, I wasn’t sure when and where the prizes were given out so I missed that bit. <br />
The most difficult part was selecting the photographs from the dozens that I made. I decided on six from the afternoon’s preparations, six from the parade after dark and just three of the bonfire and fireworks (It was raining by this time, as forecast)<br />
I have arranged the selected images onto a couple of contact sheets with exposure details. (these are not a final selection and could change)<br />
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<strong>Liphook Carnival, Bonfire and Fireworks</strong><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl14jwWfYwSALxC1Cu20oLX07KxPzsths7O0xcFnmJVWfJy5fO96K3qV16Hw9ZAcbDwRYIYZkwoCvVZay6x2CKffKwwP7_g_i75dNlHdI_7Wh4dfHf9g8eiCXw0BSoI_jiSJEIFtH3KF4/s1600-h/Contactsheet7.jpg"><img alt="Contactsheet" border="0" height="768" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M6mkgaxgXtE/TrbAmPw-JMI/AAAAAAAABOo/GjQhPQfuGMs/Contactsheet_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Contactsheet" width="543" /></a><br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mUI4mbTBDk0/TrbAnOWZo_I/AAAAAAAABOw/udLxLpJn5E8/s1600-h/Contactsheet_19.jpg"><img alt="Contactsheet_1" border="0" height="768" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pnUZO1dh1iw/TrbAn6_ZI4I/AAAAAAAABO4/dwb51PDP2do/Contactsheet_1_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Contactsheet_1" width="543" /></a><br />
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My next task was to arrange the photographs in a interesting way to provide a narrative of the day. Using MS Publisher, I found it easy to resize, caption and position the images. I then saved them as .jpeg files so I could display them on this blog. My final selections are displayed as two images shown below.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVrQmqY79B7bFP3kRbEgoNbf8c1qNRxtit3-E-xkSN5A6Mr2FSg3U4VDRV9rzdv9SopockufUJlD6kVLEGTHlJ3rZfs41A3ttZI6VtOK9vY8i_QbrXYEI2tsYL09_1H7fhWMYZcvCkdvM/s1600-h/Liphook%252520Carnival%252520and%252520Fireworks%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Liphook Carnival and Fireworks" border="0" height="630" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-W7fUJkheiuM/TrbAqG-R10I/AAAAAAAABPI/8eCHKBtWgko/Liphook%252520Carnival%252520and%252520Fireworks_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Liphook Carnival and Fireworks" width="885" /></a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8Gcl6SNxAUxA93wee6NweFAMq-Gz0EGuY-U9fmuOkSz2S8wqXFJyDyOjKzaFIgTj6mgdbo99s2INi58uQykpaLZQtMDt1lKbLZgBblWmaK3iNSVUTWJ_KcjIK_bCZ97EjoDmn5JLgUI/s1600-h/Liphook%252520Carnival%252520and%252520Fireworks02%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Liphook Carnival and Fireworks02" border="0" height="656" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcgw4bW1g-duQj89Pw31rEigJ-vrFSSFzYupEu4_u1EayocZMjlS339x7sbd9ni6bB3jXvyVeU3ssardJOen8OlctAKjsDgD9SuUvXH9115ZV8Sfr9amCimF5s6F-BBvwLXXGrASxmxSQ/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Liphook Carnival and Fireworks02" width="889" /></a><br />
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<strong>What did I learn from this exercise?: </strong>The most important lesson from this exercise was that you can never do too much planning. I gathered all of my information from the Carnival website and walk around the route. I think I would have been better prepared had I spoken to the organisers to find out about the judging. With regard to the fire works, a visit to the park in daylight may have given me a better idea of the best viewpoint for the firework display. I had my tripod set up out of the way but as you can see from the pictures, I had a row of trees on the left of the frame. As mentioned above, editing over 100 images down to 15 for the essay was difficult. Arranging them effectively was also hard. I will find out more about the design and layout of pages to make the task easier for future projects. Overall I think this is a reasonable first effort. </div>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-60279929782242516682011-10-26T22:07:00.002+01:002012-05-08T09:16:18.294+01:00Part 5 Narrative and Illustration – Project: Narrative<h4>
Exercise: A narrative picture essay</h4>
I have chosen to record a local event, the Liphook Carnival and Fireworks on this coming Saturday 29th October. I have researched the afternoon/evening’s events on the website. <br />
<a href="http://www.liphook.co.uk/?page=carnival_schedule" title="http://www.liphook.co.uk/?page=carnival_schedule">http://www.liphook.co.uk/?page=carnival_schedule</a><br />
The website also has photographs from last year’s event so I have some idea what to expect. There is also a route map for the procession. <br />
<b>Schedule - during the evening: </b><br />
Carnival night kicks off at 7.00pm so please get your spot early so you can see all the fun! <br />
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<li>5.30 pm All floats to be assembled by this time<br />
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<li>5.45 pm Judging of Floats, Push and Pull Vehicles and Adult Fancy Dress<br />
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<li>6.30 pm Entertainment in the square<br />
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<li>6.45 pm Crowning of the carnival queen in the square<br />
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<li>7.00 pm Procession moves off<br />
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<li>8.30 pm Procession returns through the square, bonfire and fireworks in Radford Park </li>
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I am planning to arrive in the late afternoon to record the assembly of the floats, judging and prize giving. If I can leg it fast enough to get to the square I’ll try to get to the crowning of the Carnival queen too. I’m going to drive the route on Friday afternoon to find a good spot to photograph the passing floats and a good vantage point for the bonfire and fireworks.</div>
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Most of the event will take place after dark. I will use my flash gun (GN 42m @ ISO200 and variations according to lens focal length settings, automatically) I will try to use the lowest practical ISO settings. The weather forecast for the daytime is dry but cloudy with some rain in the evening. It could be an interesting event experience. </div>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-43152710312527038172011-10-22T14:14:00.001+01:002012-05-21T22:53:25.671+01:00Light: Assignment 4 - Applying Lighting Techniques<br />
<strong>The Brief: </strong>To make about eight images of a portable object using different types of lighting to show the physical properties (form, shape, texture and colour) of the subject.<br />
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For this assignment I have chosen to photograph an old 35mm Voigtlander Vito folding camera. It has an interesting shape, differing textures but very little colour other than black and shades of silver-grey. I was given this camera by a friend in 1996 who inherited it from her father and although I put a film through it to check that it was working, I have not used it since. The model dates from 1953.</div>
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I have interpreted the brief loosely and included other objects in some of the frames to add context, colour and to make the images more interesting. My intention is to produce two images for each of the physical properties listed. By introducing other elements to the photographs I hope that each will also provoke questions from the viewer and that they may see some narrative, either from the whole set or from at least some of the individual images. </div>
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<strong>Form 01 (<em>Photograph 3)</em></strong></div>
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<strong>8278: <span style="color: red;">1/125s f32 75mm ISO1250 WB: Flash</span></strong></div>
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<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xjnJnoa32Zg/TqLBoLJrE_I/AAAAAAAABGI/zFZ6SxjcS98/s1600-h/Form01_5068963.jpg"><img alt="Form01_506896" border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMcKorig9waLDTpy8pTs7tvf8XoZDhpRnu5vvnHKlbUIE-S8g2vyBWfbQ6_TyeOCJQ0FYuagubVU2Dj3KhGHLSKTx8Voaqqqro4NGGiyqXyLNBAjv41726EQXnUDZkTPkEaALAYaNYBg/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Form01_506896" width="640" /></a></div>
The set was lit with a single 60cm soft box the the left at 45º and a large white reflector to the right. I wanted to get maximum depth of field so I increased the ISO setting sufficiently high to allow minimum aperture of f32. To add some context to the picture I have included some black and white prints and colour slides taken in the 1950s and 60s. This lighting gives a good indication of the form and an overall idea of the materials used in the manufacture. The camera looks heavy, solid and well made. <br />
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<strong>Form 02 <em>(Photograph 4)</em></strong><br />
<strong>8282: <span style="color: red;">1/125s f32 62mm ISO1250 WB: Daylight</span></strong><br />
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I chose to make the second photograph outside in bright sun against a blue sky to illustrate the conditions in which the camera was most likely to be used and in which it would perform at its best. I included my hand to show a human connection (as it would be in use) and a lower viewpoint to show a different aspect of its form.<br />
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<strong>Shape 01 (<em>Photograph 5)</em></strong><br />
<strong>8352: <span style="color: red;">1/13s f32 200mm ISO200 WB: Daylight, tripod.</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uhTD4wyN-Ko/TqLBqjgVE0I/AAAAAAAABGo/wkemactL8rE/s1600-h/Shape01_50689610.jpg"><img alt="Shape01_506896" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGGOgXtX_PzyxeykaqgYQzvXFUHfcyXa_0NCE_h_A2qbIbb0IQp17KLsWx8loKxH4Su1Zm0nGmcpO1gNiv6JWvP6Dg2Fr0VIoH-mWoXbPBLQy5RiOm1V4IdN66LovEJaj-OC2kwC0rH_c/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Shape01_506896" width="640" /></a><br />
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I have again used daylight to produce this partial silhouette. I placed a sheet of tracing paper over a sunlit window to diffuse the light. I have allowed some light to spill onto the camera as I felt that a totally black shape wouldn’t have enough interesting detail or information to make the shape identifiable as a folding camera with a rangefinder attached.</div>
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<strong>Shape 02 <em>(Photograph 6)</em></strong><br />
<strong>8367: <span style="color: red;">1/13s f32 150mm ISO200 WB: Daylight, tripod</span></strong><br />
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This shot was set up in a similar way the previous one. I was careful to include the light coming through the viewfinder and the rangefinder, although turning the camera through 90º on this occasion, the spilled light was lost apart from the suggestion of a circle from the highlights on the edge of the lens hood.<br />
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<strong>Texture 01 <em>(Photograph 7)</em></strong><br />
<strong>8399: <span style="color: red;">1/125s f32 75mm ISO100 WB: Flash, tripod</span></strong><br />
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This photograph was made using a single flash head at 45º to the left of and at the same level as the camera. The texture of the tooled leather back of the camera can be seen clearly with the maker’s name stamped into it. It is also noticeable that this harsh side lighting has brought out some of the wear and tear that the camera has suffered over the years.</div>
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<strong>Texture 02 <em>(Photograph 8)</em></strong><br />
<strong>8440: <span style="color: red;">1/125s f22 80mm (Macro) ISO100 WB: Flash, tripod</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyhOF6tB4zcJxI35bSIPhMHFu1RdOUbc3eTyd7XMD1b1-G2j0ap4yhJgDJTqwE7bziKNfCXyIGUej_RGJHSCfMUSezXFSXFo_h3vjZpvMtbbVMwCcaAXe1922mb3dqgapGjAvTJWHYzyo/s1600-h/Texture02_5068969.jpg"><img alt="Texture02_506896" border="0" height="425" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-coqhI6EtU7U/TqLBuyVmKuI/AAAAAAAABHg/9jB_QSTLvxA/Texture02_506896_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Texture02_506896" width="640" /></a></span></strong><br />
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I had to soften the light with a diffuser (60cm soft box) for this shot and I have used a macro lens to get really close to enable me to show the differing textures of the lens glass, the machined metal and the bellows. I have also been able to show even more of the wear, tear and age of the camera. The light was at 45º to the left of the camera and above pointing 45º down.</div>
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<strong>Colour 01 <em>(Photograph 1)</em></strong><br />
<strong>8446:<span style="color: red;"> 1/125s f20 105mm ISO100 BW: flash, tripod, black and white conversion</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Inlpxg1f6WY/TqLBvZjJdXI/AAAAAAAABHo/IhaZyQHPTM4/s1600-h/Colour01_BW_5068969.jpg"><img alt="Colour01_BW_506896" border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJlEih_qVtw3JtxiE8S8_FuAvjW0HjX92Kmr9_fFfDF3fgMVgBdg5pajRVdazi6D28_551BoLU0hDBq6ciEHLX6SO7CO3ziRIgfhtpSFtZz-3Xk8n94FY3BTN1Nld20vwagXAuo4kkHnk/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Colour01_BW_506896" width="640" /></a><br />
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To emphasise the monochromatic nature of the camera, I have set it against a white backdrop and made a black and white conversion. The lighting is from a 60cm soft box at 45º to the left and above, with a large white reflector to the right. I have achieved even lighting which shows in the polished metal surfaces. This has had the effect of reducing the surface defects brought out by the harsh directional lighting previously. (Texture 01)</div>
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<strong>Colour 02 <em>(Photograph 2)</em></strong><br />
<strong>8488: <span style="color: red;">1/125s f11 62mm ISO100 WB:flash</span></strong><br />
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To contrast the image above, I have used a dark background and differential focusing to separate the two cameras and use colour to emphasise the difference that 58 years has made to the consumer camera market. The foreground is lit by a flash unit at 45º and on the same level, with barn doors to restrict the light to the immediate area of the camera. I have also used a diffuser to soften the light a bit. The red camera in the background is lit with a honeycomb snoot from directly above.</div>
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<strong>Assignment 4: Conclusion </strong>I was aware at the at the start of this assignment that producing eight interesting photographs of a single object would be a challenge By choosing this camera as my object, I was able to introduce some context to my images, i.e. a still life with some period photographs and some situations in which the camera could have appeared in use. I was also able to show the age and wear on the camera, it has been well used over many years. I was very pleased with the result of the black and white conversion. The lighting has the style and quality of a 1950/60s catalogue or advertising illustration. Finally, I have shown the camera with its mass market replacement, the digital compact. </div>
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As part of a future project, I may reload the Vito with film and try it out again. Here are a couple of example scans of the test film 16 years ago.<br />
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Assignment 4 Tutor Feedback</h5>
<em>*My tutor did not use the file names that I submitted with the images so I have appended the titles above with the reference he used in his report</em>.<br />
Once again I seem to have completed the assignment in a competent manner from a technical perspective but I have missed something in my interpretation of the brief, treating it as a technical exercise on lighting. I wonder if the assignment briefs should be a little more prescriptive as regards to what is expected? There is no doubt that I can produce images with humanity and spontaneity, it just didn’t occur to me in this instance. Perhaps my style is destined to be “strangely impersonal”<br />
Will either edit or re-photograph the two “Shape” images and post them below.<br />
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<strong>Shape: </strong>I tried to edit these two images but in the end it was easier to re-photograph them using studio lighting. The prints I have made were conversions to black and white. The two images are below:<br />
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</div>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-72974015523823192192011-10-09T21:12:00.001+01:002012-05-15T09:33:59.374+01:00Part 4 Light–Project: Photographic Lighting 2<br />
<strong>Exercise: Contrast and shadow fill: </strong>This exercise will demonstrate how you can control the contrast with photographic lighting by using reflectors.<br />
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This still life was set up as described in the course notes, i.e. with a light to one side of the object and the camera at 90º and on the same level as the object. I chose to photograph some china which was highly glazed. This has given a lot of highly defined reflections which are a bit distracting. All photographs had these camera settings. <strong><span style="color: red;">Manual 1/125s 32mm ISO100 WB: flash. </span></strong>The f stop for each exposure is noted at the top of the frame with the type and quality of reflector used</div>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8085: <span style="color: red;">f16 </span><span style="color: black;">No diffuser, no reflector</span></strong></td></tr>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8088: <span style="color: red;">f11 </span><span style="color: black;">diffuser, no reflector</span></strong></td></tr>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8089: <span style="color: red;">f11 </span><span style="color: black;">White reflector at 1m</span></strong></td></tr>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8090: <span style="color: red;">f11 </span><span style="color: black;">White reflector at 0.5m</span></strong></td></tr>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8091:<span style="color: red;"> f11 </span><span style="color: black;">Foil reflector – dull side</span></strong></td></tr>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8094: <span style="color: red;">f11 <span style="color: black;">Crumpled foil – shiny side</span></span></strong></td></tr>
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<strong>Conclusion: </strong>The effect of ‘shadow fill’ reflectors can clearly be seen on the shadow below the left side of the plate. From the initial shot with no reflector of diffuser, the shadow is deep and contrasts against the pale table top. The introduction of the white card at differing distances and the aluminium foil, dull shiny and crumpled (the effect can be very subtle here) has gradually decreased the depth and contrast of this shadow as to virtually eliminate it. The positioning of smaller reflectors (I use polystyrene blocks) could also soften the other shadows if required.<br />
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<strong>Exercise: Concentrating the light: </strong>I have demonstrated the effect of concentrating the light from a flash unit by using a honeycomb snoot which produces narrower and more diffused pool of light. <br />
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<strong>Exercise: Shiny surfaces. </strong>The objective here is to construct a light tent with tracing paper to photograph a highly reflective object using studio lighting. <br />
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First I photographed the inside and outside of this polished stainless steel dish without a light tent to show the extent of the highlights.<br />
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I then repeated the shots with a tracing paper funnel round the object and lens. Unfortunately, I had only a small amount of tracing paper so the camera could still be seen in the reflection as I couldn’t roll it around the barrel of the lens. <br />
I then set up something I had tried before, a light tent made with a background support pole. two lighting stands and a cotton bedsheet:<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uur8YhZ3dmg/TpIAKcTu2ZI/AAAAAAAABFw/cREPke2djAs/s1600-h/DSCN1298_web%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSCN1298_web" border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNEhwJek0jUEstYJ8kKT-qyOjTLtL8YLoJk8_vYmpiofqpdUPzH2isgjB6WzUXSaiEhN9PFkITWyucpzFnzugPsRRz8IcRyoG4Uy5y1_SGp-EJeAXDD1UOsU4mYJgBiLFTRpNxNKrZjw/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSCN1298_web" width="240" /></a><br />
I then photographed the stainless steel balti dish again, with and without the light tent and got better results. Camera settings: <span style="color: red;"><strong>1/125s f13 40mm ISO200 WB: flash</strong></span><br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8224: without light tent</strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOWY8Y_zoo0w362TZe50CRFAWMzYRUpKaIuRHHx4ZXuYWkZp5afatMvKur7TISMKRef2kR7XnXDmBBYKALlrfB2DJ4BOKCV9MTOPtiw49lyDYHGzq1YNf0orqNqJzT-y6HM59PZJT2xu4/s1600-h/DSC_8224_web%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8224_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlgIDfGJaHHOJ1Mjr6oOQ63NtYIQSyTlBSyRjqCk7JmCHfP1cc7Rd6zi-XUq3ZFi4koGtS_fBTfhdUcIO8fyyj1aiLaZWxwuJSCCT_pggFyxSBxI-AK4pcqUCKbEpiTdtxjUYqjJrhPhY/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8224_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8220: with light tent</strong></td></tr>
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<strong>Conclusion: </strong>The very intense highlights have been eliminated by the extra diffusion of the tent. In this example, the reflection of the camera lens is restricted to a small shadow on the base of the bowl which is much less obvious.Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-1499803450153933262011-10-08T18:35:00.000+01:002012-05-08T09:15:47.028+01:00Part 4 Light–Project: Photographic Lighting 1<br />
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For these exercises, I have used my selection of existing portable studio flash equipment. It is quite basic but includes everything I need to complete the exercises.</div>
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<strong>Exercise: Softening the light. </strong>The objective of the exercise is to compare two photographs taken with diffused and direct light. I set up the light as suggested and used a 60cm soft box as a diffuser. Camera settings for both shots: <span style="color: red;">Manual</span> <span style="color: red;">1/125s 52mm ISO100 WB: flash</span></div>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8057: <span style="color: red;">f13</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRZv_alhYRM4QJmqGRBYvxy1DdmdRlIBV9ZhkHtdRkN19TiTGZhFhmtj_zT3jA3eMKiliF22zxwKcadVC5LDfMQXgEgbhKnhdww0ViVAINUpUCUVTVmFGO-Y_DgOHgjT1WEzyoidinBk/s1600-h/DSC_8057_web%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8057_web" border="0" height="344" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NZGYKFWtmdY/TpCJ7GLR_QI/AAAAAAAABCs/OW2pH1WIQpc/DSC_8057_web_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8057_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8058: <span style="color: red;">f9</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8ywFyHpyrs8/TpCJ7phOoXI/AAAAAAAABCw/2nwuFLClMU8/s1600-h/DSC_8058_web%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8058_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivG-XbQ2xusiMyPOAZyfVauMbJY6YN89ZJbHDDiAi6gGELvgwmdfdmj0VNVwSbmAWgZBUe9FXmFpiN49iR0vRVH6eJdpQx_swYjykk5_5Tw2ZZA_wgo8X0PY4f5lIqbgnB1Y_G4NGdyDI/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8058_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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I have noted the following differences:<br />
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<li>The diffused light is slightly blue in colour. </li>
<li>The shadows are very deep and black with the undiffused light. The diffuser also softens the edge of the shadows. </li>
<li>There are reflections in the shiny side of the bowl with undiffused light. </li>
<li>The undiffused light gives a contrasty image. </li>
<li>The diffusion in this case is an improvement. There are no harsh, distracting shadows. </li>
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<strong>Exercise: The lighting angle. </strong>The object here is to demonstrate the effects of moving the the light around the object. For the first four shots, the light is kept at the same level as the camera.<br />
Camera settings <span style="color: red;">Manual</span> <span style="color: red;">1/125s f8 70mm ISO100 WB: flash (Silhouette f32)</span><br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8068: Light in front, next to camera</strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMYFZ755hZlf8M172N86XZ7irAgISu361QAhSsNdeGbhDu6W1g0HLGhRNvaLpDtyyEa385n3K5-oHjHRNJe_a0Mxh7Yob91gpzmbwYCUzJ1bkZshUzmMNdOj8Uof3UeVZnCw579dZgk0/s1600-h/DSC_8068_web%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8068_web" border="0" height="344" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2LChnJO7oxA/TpCJ83b0oHI/AAAAAAAABC8/5P_DuWFw33Y/DSC_8068_web_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8068_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong><br />8069: Side, right of camera</strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sanh67hv1dY/TpCJ9OVWr_I/AAAAAAAABDA/0iU2POFSfwI/s1600-h/DSC_8069_web%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8069_web" border="0" height="344" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HccEwv3ReBo/TpCJ9tudDII/AAAAAAAABDE/pN-4-jRm6ag/DSC_8069_web_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8069_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong><br />8070: Behind and to one side (right)</strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpijuj7r9v4mHavBEPP1hHh44npF57zNU6Uk3ZHaH5tB8UqbS0aEbMsTOtUCElklg0XnHStt8SiPIaFnWWt4HEYGpvFkvpFyBAfk90fY-f3GeeRMzmgE0NTVeeyPdbraCC8VQnUoeccQ/s1600-h/DSC_8070_web%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8070_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZFk3RiQv742gmt9EmGl-bI7tWcmsiYDU4Jltn3hCW8vWUopDVf1uGzf-Ptlc3YdDn9k-uLwrZE9OlOShXqlQL1v12kuvdYd7DYxOu9eqHFUvULDKEGqVIkj748nL9lLwdh-GWQSIiPkw/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8070_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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<strong>8072: Directly behind (silhouette)</strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xuZ2vP-OWGU/TpCJ-1-Ws0I/AAAAAAAABDQ/lDi-aseExxY/s1600-h/DSC_8072_web%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8072_web" border="0" height="344" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nGPnclRd520/TpCJ_LZBO6I/AAAAAAAABDU/mqol6ZgwAzk/DSC_8072_web_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8072_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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The next four shots were made with the light at a 45º angle to the set. Light position as indicated.<br />
<strong>Camera settings <span style="color: red;">Manual</span> <span style="color: red;">1/125s f8 90mm ISO100 WB: flash (light to rear f16)</span></strong><br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8078: Front 45º</strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXN612O_RorHNPJoWVgjQHRyhnuM1D1LxVXru6_Ehskg58_vAcKIiEobv7PdxPMJHh34YtSV1L0S94c99JlBvx452GtynHrEQ5edXUT6b0nLFgBVAPLCMzWA-CDV2MOWWFyyss5SryulY/s1600-h/DSC_8078_web%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8078_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBlR1iXi5dpP4x42bdXtGvJZQVQ_mGVL_YFMT71hrbfaRmX2696vjA5JZ2Y5GyLhdHgXzCWtphW0rscWOGqldEteJhWR9E_a39LXr_CzylkSMAnv9woPz6UYOF2Vw6AmJ8dm9xejL5al8/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8078_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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<strong>8079: Right side 45º</strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtY-SIkgcuapyRWR1fpSbfatoPcFFm9IAhwlIlGRjfplYcjBs7zFY_Ufi2UQNeksLN6xNocekxFrHu9GSe4djK-bWIrdQppa3jcN5K8BWLEAf3EXmBg-Ehbfbo6AYld6HbSP95X8OMVzI/s1600-h/DSC_8079_web%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8079_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuld6vxgWZra8E8Z9P65-kMRYzh2mZxjQlGndVmMP5wylqBA7KL5_8yBBglmsAn_J2n9i8hLta8s7BRu_e1tPmaRF_UfZbXRU5MnzlHPwY6K6YWH7vFgo9asNr8i18GSRZNJtAjDCBIY8/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8079_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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<strong>8080: Right side to the rear 45º</strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ymalqw3khIk/TpCKBFrhNvI/AAAAAAAABDo/9IIhOG2eLMQ/s1600-h/DSC_8080_web%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8080_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYK92agnMih_0X6QCIu_VbTUkRouEqO7tvESGKlrMS8yiWLnuZ9aFdRYjGR0NbcZT_nrIlxDAbk6lNAn-hGWtmV4tmEtK0Xfi8-NHWfRcPat-CO8sYATl168oyFnTCMV9nCGM5QVNSEK8/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8080_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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<strong>8082: Behind <span style="color: red;">(f16) </span><span style="color: black;">45º</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhge7-Mrvj3CVBjGJGGzfbBuhxFTFQ9KvFAnvGIubY9ANMZjA2qdTKxFpgPVW7IvbU1zAOxx3Ou4hiytdrHvZjTM2KC-9_iPkuXlGj0ywWIWMskHXjZrzOsbYdvyQT4sQErpe4uDgWJXpY/s1600-h/DSC_8082_web%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8082_web" border="0" height="344" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OUyzg_sj1RM/TpCKCiRISdI/AAAAAAAABD0/q-OQQOmgPVE/DSC_8082_web_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8082_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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The last three shots were made with the light directly overhead, slightly to the front and slightly to the rear.<br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8073: Above</strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFhMeoXS_I5MMYeYMNvPyuc1DMAGbtvw47OXcpYQFIav4TB0A5zdIOqQfvGpTBPvL_H4cxyJxAkbx5NN919Fy_Ja6m7OOC0jzYqi7QmnOATyyDX93rnlmhPpCR7pRSbIr78L4yFexedc/s1600-h/DSC_8073_web%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8073_web" border="0" height="344" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aITuDS_r_VM/TpCKDSB_BPI/AAAAAAAABD8/Y_AF6wFZatI/DSC_8073_web_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8073_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong><br />8074: Above to the front</strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rkwa3Ks-WVc/TpCKD0XBEkI/AAAAAAAABEA/2jN5RWjFIEY/s1600-h/DSC_8074_web%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8074_web" border="0" height="344" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aq8TuwwKW6g/TpCKEIhMpnI/AAAAAAAABEE/rc8c0831W_I/DSC_8074_web_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8074_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong><br />8075: Above to the rear</strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJKlE9pF76mwJCUiNi0MZh0iTohvJqDkYqefEasP9NFMtddZQK4wR2PJ1Rc9DXiVVLr7vLlvu2kocrc_PViCf4YPEMK_3zXA1hOEBU1nhQW6Q6cG8dmgcunzlCQmZqkZL38EyYKh-rlM/s1600-h/DSC_8075_web%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8075_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-t8Q-Pu86n9-uIZF0ewx8uIDzL9XkYXJ6P3txLkPlQptvIweNNtyQ-IBYpMQFkzbhKdL5Nk4_i_CoHT-bHQzgpmcXAF0RE6aRxLje9p0qQZwONYGGWos2wxV-avo0yz2fyU2__S1d4_A/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8075_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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<strong>Conclusion:</strong> The lighting position that reveals the form of this object best is with the light at 45º above and 45º to one side (8079). This is because it is the most natural angle (ie the position of the sun in the sky) and one that we have evolved to use to interpret the form of objects. It makes them easy to understand visually. Frontal lighting gives a rather flat image although it shows the textures in the sculpture well in this case. </div>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-42073019282158541752011-10-06T22:49:00.001+01:002012-05-06T08:04:37.913+01:00Part 4 Light–Project: Available Light - Outdoors at Night<br />
<strong>Exercise: Outdoors at night</strong><br />
<strong>Objective: To explore the variety of lighting effects and colour in artificial light in a city centre.</strong><br />
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I chose to travel to the city centre of Chichester where I knew that the cathedral would be floodlight although I was unsure of crowds on a Sunday night. While I waited for the cathedral floodlights to be switched on, I photographed the Market Cross. Although not floodlit, it is fairly well lit by the streetlights. </div>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8146: <span style="color: red;">1/2.5s f4.5 48mm ISO400 WB Sodium Vapour Lamps (SVL)</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpayN2i7QvheMTI9eUxWA4csGUW188PKA8hxVvJcCMBR0npxbEXu20gukjXqxLfuwm9kSxmKFSmOjAQaeIxa6C0iCz1-EuVPz9u1X_bjkxgnv-za3IUzTXPsgyWjznt1f5c4PsytVdRRc/s1600-h/DSC_8146_web11.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8146_web" border="0" height="344" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xTO-OxA8da8/To4iMjTbHhI/AAAAAAAABBc/HN1--gfCmck/DSC_8146_web_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8146_web" width="519" /></a><br />
I tried various WB settings, including auto and incandescent. SVL gave the truest rendition of the colours and I have used it for all subsequent photos. The green cast within the structure comes from the lighting within the seating area.<br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8154: <span style="color: red;">2s f4.5 26mm ISO400 WB: SVL</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3DXvA14qi7sBfy3Owd9zP6M80QAZfjuku5rOl4L_gvDLXLMePoVdP7C23Vt2BTmzPrvcWJslQDChwPtWDJwTfEbZ2jZGYfQyDoM22EB84DbrfdDd8LNQuvdnMiikwuE_JTB80dMUEt0c/s1600-h/DSC_8154_edit01_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8154_edit01_web" border="0" height="519" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OgPf2xuVk8k/To4iN_aQTII/AAAAAAAABBk/QNCJAjzgkRw/DSC_8154_edit01_web_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8154_edit01_web" width="344" /></a><br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8156: <span style="color: red;">2s f4.5 20mm ISO400 WB: SVL</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGbwnhcNohQbtZjZ9SGJ1RfjqmSRyU_yjpPyY5BTu9jUzzDwnp0rg72pTrBa3AyWk0Hb2QpE5cn_8Rc8rwFvS5GhPkR_VbuaT4c-j5TJCzGQxTrrBKQOBq8YX6QwqLwEu3ZOTCC8FR3M/s1600-h/DSC_8156_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8156_web" border="0" height="519" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-k7v5xNZ_vr8/To4iOwGjBvI/AAAAAAAABBs/m6LwNUP9WM0/DSC_8156_web_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8156_web" width="344" /></a><br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8161: <span style="color: red;">8</span><span style="color: red;">s f5 65mm ISO400 WB: SVL</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxgPd4XFXuZWouh7T961DxdQd2BYSuiVdFYnII5o8Bhu9y78ddAUAOZJz6eCb9uMyocXEOCL_pxIliLkm-ucK11VQpRUw-P4NCjd5Jt5dfmL9ceiHuJF_MvbsBtPqZmF6QsUBKLfJNwpk/s1600-h/DSC_8161_edit-01_web11.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8161_edit 01_web" border="0" height="519" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-B3gbiXJrBHg/To4iPsjHwUI/AAAAAAAABB0/fyy4_46JetM/DSC_8161_edit-01_web_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8161_edit 01_web" width="344" /></a><br />
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After walking round to the south of the cathedral. I went onto an overpass to take traffic streaks on the ring road and traffic lights. Unfortunately, the traffic was very light and I didn’t get much in the way of dramatic images but I have demonstrated the principle. I may make another attempt from an overpass on the A3 near my home. </td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8164: <span style="color: red;">5s f11 80mm ISO400 VB SVL</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggG0QpDhCBh-LiQa2D_Ha2lCzNHIutfcCbpbEhURCvGA9JMWbwqP6Cg9eRTwn6rFjpwZfFEwn_zc3CPMlJIfk2Sm13tIPO7OJuy4uGE1Ggjnsu-dyKxnxTk7ETYX96QO9wfYXAiWXFyGs/s1600-h/DSC_8164_web12.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8164_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixgvhZNxzoDYPtOau-YJrh6MAdspqpsWDokuOCT5EwdlxmmIOi-aWM2k1SIjhdkyDHq68MnaapmrIrB-Zs5cTsZBGf5eg09SBtB085LTvvP7juUU4as_xKA9PRVlMtZuE7s7zHF-tqc4/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8164_web" width="456" /></a><br />
After this less than successful attempt on the ring road, I turned round and concentrated on the traffic lights at the junction with South Street.<br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8164:<span style="color: red;"> 2s f11 90mm ISO400 WB SVL</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ugkZ2xQh31c/To4iRSY28PI/AAAAAAAABCA/Ggzz5Q5BpV8/s1600-h/DSC_8172_web14.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8172_web" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yMcOFINXUURyYqBHCl7JXSq5SjsI1zjH53PPR0eAaR2VB9hgZB_KB4SU9LHKjXS5UVmqxy7g5e6xTk3jIn4dr72U5P4kbcdXAKHTonSN8c6LF3mkQ1HJ0xSXdZP3vCsvE3rcrU6tXxE/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8172_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8183: <span style="color: red;">2.5s f16 62mm ISO400 WB SVL</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u6JmbvBymJA/To4iSRlldDI/AAAAAAAABCI/RUskWJtc50c/s1600-h/DSC_8183_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8183_web" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-ct9Ah_6O2hWWm1cj8207O_uFx8S8b0DaTBKhbSmlw8hOhHaNw0zpuxzG4KbkxiGqE9IYneZSrDmDO4TWCxnpkOGKqa0-To2ygPiJm_4bMWRx4BFkP4eeOOmkfT2uwxWiXbxnZo5iRo/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8183_web" width="519" /></a><br />
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Next, I returned to the city centre to photograph brightly lit shop fronts and an inside scene with people:</td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8184: <span style="color: red;">1.3s f16 35mm ISO400 WB SVL</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-t-FWGn33tTw/To4iTVuDDsI/AAAAAAAABCQ/mqxXYOg-ljk/s1600-h/DSC_8184_web%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8184_web" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiysRyXMR-hmL_iLFzXNkqCXr-QE8PZHtn9QMyHiPyPno4Wq_a2D9UY3-QI91rM-MTOstlzKg0dKfhlPBZL5LIfxd2dVVTzLwgkT40NMUOFhd7OwNay7onF-9D5ui-X6oEssV1OBQQy9wE/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8184_web" width="519" /></a><br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8187: <span style="color: red;">2.5s f16 35mm ISO400 WB SVL</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8vUnbwDO5ofv3bK37bjRNA3vq8opN34ydFwSVOO8yLEnipJSlD842mQG7VfgAkXRQRefda03QPiSGG8jWYdIDhaO6EsWl9u7RcquJPSohAREOJ2yy0aqgomcDohh7HJHiUeDPybV9Lo/s1600-h/DSC_8187_web%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8187_web" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-ZfFqhoxPDgZvpMtogzZA9G3eZYnuJBSPqLaok0yt_CWAK_mpVXi9y0DfCp897BPLHyi1DAhEAkBd42rkkTPp93cxuzRzwHtpSJzOG7dSDYyBCb2ZdUZxR3Pz4Ox67Gfg0KGErUbRyA/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8187_web" width="519" /></a><br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8188: <span style="color: red;">1/15s f5 70mm ISO3200 WB SVL</span></strong></td></tr>
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<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-U7arcuLOt9A/To4iWcUpSII/AAAAAAAABCg/F3KVI_MNPYg/s1600-h/DSC_8188_edit01%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8188_edit01" border="0" height="344" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u-7j-w5vO8c/To4iW7iNOdI/AAAAAAAABCk/VqxMDHQ0gJM/DSC_8188_edit01_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8188_edit01" width="519" /></a><br /><br />There was no large indoor area in the city centre but I did spot this open fronted restaurant with the biggest crowd I had seen all evening. I racked up the ISO so I could grab a shot from across the street very quickly, hand held.(VR lens)</div>
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<strong>What did I learn? </strong>Sunday is a good evening to be able to work quietly on the street with a tripod. Most people (except a couple of drunks on holiday) and even the police, ignored me. Comparing the colour of the images against the perceived colour on the street, I think the Sodium Vapour Lamp setting on my camera gives a reasonable approximation of what I was seeing. Low traffic density and speed rather sabotaged my attempts to record lights streaking on the road but I have learned that you need about 15-20 seconds to record a reasonably long streak. I will attempt this again before the end of the unit.</div>
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</tbody></table>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-5748112606362991822011-10-05T10:26:00.001+01:002012-05-15T09:34:24.902+01:00Part 4 Light–Project: Available Light<br />
<strong>Exercise: Tungsten and Fluorescent Lighting (Digital Camera)</strong><br />
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<strong>Objective: </strong>By using different types of lighting coupled with camera white balance settings, I have aimed to demonstrate the variation in the colour of different types of light and how the camera settings can be used to compensate for them.</div>
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I completed the comparison test at the start of this exercise and noted that the room appeared yellow in the first observation as did the outside in the second observation. I’m not sure if this is what was expected but there was a definite yellow cast outside from residual light of the sunset on a clear evening. While I am prepared to accept that the eye could see what the brain expects, I’m not sure how objective this test can be.</div>
I set my camera’s meter to ISO100 and the range of shutter speeds at full aperture (f3.5) was from 1/5 to 1/10 second. Not fast enough to hand hold.<br />
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I had to change the lamps to tungsten for this exercise and produced these three images using these camera settings:<strong><span style="color: red;">1/1.6s f5.6 18mm ISO100 tripod mounted</span></strong></div>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8139: <span style="color: red;">White Balance: Auto </span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZrQ8vbX3HNY/TowikMB-YpI/AAAAAAAABAQ/yeQ1Mny_rhI/s1600-h/DSC_8139_edit01_web11.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8139_edit01_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ZW8N7MmvJXnkhFZbnlfSv9MyKWq1DT5IYbMMkhiL5CctOq_b2B1mU9VkBPlmPyAXo2G5KqfiNu19yuTC82XfsmpI50kR8wpwp3S-4Iij232uURslLovkCEPBqM4NZDBvqcZ4vwCzugo/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8139_edit01_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8140: <strong><span style="color: red;">White Balance: Daylight </span></strong></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MZu_aPhk2BE/TowilarSTeI/AAAAAAAABAY/IlkPTd5dF90/s1600-h/DSC_8140_edit01_web19.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8140_edit01_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5Idzd65puK1u2o5b6iG1s4heWDObaxlnL9qTHfcUOmrc-SquQsmOpE76z0UEijZ2kXOdHuBZQeosTJpKwFeRqcOrqLTTewaK0yjqYJz5Fb0JpKb1Vax4ncYL4C3F5paIJiBRtPWi-uk/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8140_edit01_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8141: <strong><span style="color: red;">White Balance: Incandescent (Tungsten)</span></strong></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-x7Uf-7KSSU8/TowimlGCcfI/AAAAAAAABAg/mC7C9-2XQCY/s1600-h/DSC_8141_edit01_web19.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8141_edit01_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY65-O1rnKtBo7VcViiBeJ4QGHk9KlF3iv7Ak5pNFjbNtIWve0Mu4pMHuEH0RMKnWwtisA1xz4CC4Kmamus3Cw_Tp0Bg_VzaLG3oiFjUZkK1NkpzWS7NwLuNWEYK4vSSBa4tA8eZNnXYk/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8141_edit01_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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Including the lamps in the image has introduced burnt out highlights in all of them. The Auto setting has produced an almost identical image to the incandescent image with the exterior showing very blue. The daylight setting is very orange but the outside scene appears to be normal daylight with just a hint of the late evening orange mentioned earlier.</div>
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For the second part of the exercise, I put the energy saving CFL lamps back into their holders. My camera has 5 different fluorescent white balance settings which include: white fluorescent, warm white fluorescent, cool white fluorescent, day <strong>white</strong> fluorescent and daylight fluorescent. I have shown images for Auto white balance, the fluorescent setting which shows the most accurate colour balance and an edited version in an attempt to correct it. </div>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8190: <span style="color: red;">4s f11 18mm ISO100 (tripod mounted) WB: Auto</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlj1MH-PCyIwAOdWz25A7CGVJ7Dw3lOAGGpESigWhkbBTcmJOo5SUGaZAT5duhBFZDAR7JwgOYpo-SrKRXqIxmMLymuaLOrGmIwfq3BBdkR4VnE8ha2ni6nJVDkXq_C7vQqX_3Rtp-Q8/s1600-h/DSC_8190_web%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8190_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fMfYI7OvAU7ufbMOgbXg4BdlRMb8vQjMGcRAqTLtVVuqWE7LWbx7jHkbMQ27KN2vUKP5bsPpGmnQ7HzXYA6dCPCWqPKaOWcpKcd-nG_INNQ0-EKjZ5GLQiustoAZvScRp-gm-VQL4BU/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8190_web" width="519" /></a><br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8192: <span style="color: red;">4s f11 18mm ISO100 (tripod mounted) WB: White Fluorescent unedited</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJkm-SaWqzCnRK83LsWVOFVVfK1E_jKv2VAPRnRrxz5qk6jOYRyxe8RqM1G4fTUCaB5f36aBZwMhV9FcKiq7SZE_i7WP_RFPnI6GCIVt434MUhPaJWeTGKwRFCCgk94Nb6iFtcJJKMZk/s1600-h/DSC_8192_unedited_web%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8192_unedited_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6VqMxtFesuefbsaAUcpNg2o4Dx53kYd-Z7EMIlIyetYpHe06qVLstPW_ysxTkAVijLA3Smhjtwyg0pfM2MGif1mwJEBZjTK0qcSU7RLxaEPZ1hHZH4DjTlTPwnfzrzZZKYXOpztk9y4/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8192_unedited_web" width="519" /></a><br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8192: <strong><span style="color: red;">WB: White Fluorescent edited</span> </strong></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTVr5m9wLBx1wYHBvpRiBicztqzDzkSH0gR8fJVZiUIjcxLfQ-uMjDPZ83tXy8pkmqRxM1IHOf55o5TJj3UchJPJwrmphyphenhyphen6cDboTezpVFDb1urvKKAekC31Qo0dG1D1emPE1-JSB5EdDo/s1600-h/DSC_8192_edit01_web%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8192_edit01_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzSq27cyV3MEJyDYtZj9Q7s-fvmHpP8LegH6WOtSdYQsubUNFyMlt0pbzZpxQ7bExhvgmIThqmY9Lhy8J211BP5x3fGafS4ic-RyyQSOvVevZk_rgjdjM1TY9L8O00zweo3TpjkgL24KU/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8192_edit01_web" width="519" /></a><br />
My editing application (Capture NX2) has the ability to edit camera settings in RAW post production. There was not a satisfactory image so I have applied changes to 8192 as follows: Standard Fluorescent, warm white 3000K and a tint adjustment (magenta/green) of –2. You can see that the Auto setting is distinctly yellow.<br />
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My second scene is lit by a single white long fluorescent tube.</td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8196: <span style="color: red;">1s f11 18mm ISO100 WB: Auto</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-v7dgvH13Ap8/Towiq01aGiI/AAAAAAAABBA/ptO5i-EaIzA/s1600-h/DSC_8196_web%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8196_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuwgrSR8gRKTpRj-Zj56LhbjN8K_DXVsqC1y31gk4apiuM2lX5pMTvmPKGRaDq7nrfMbENyPWllYo1ODSA0pXV2wwthTsClZfwejHD235Izrju7V7njC3EOqEMAHduODCUe2IF_0fTko/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8196_web" width="519" /></a><br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8199: <strong><span style="color: red;">WB:</span> </strong><span style="color: red;">Cool White Fluorescent (unedited)</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GmBK_54ZReo/Towirk2hfII/AAAAAAAABBI/gFNvVPaOPzY/s1600-h/DSC_8199_web%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8199_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpuE75IkCPlPdg_ER-IpWSa4cWbdshetJC3y0Jv0z2EUxNznMw7OSrtKoM5HpN3vPJUxylGlUKVLn_TzGSMY-tr_NYV3fhOoyRPOZuEcZu0r6Kb9F40B6I0SIJOaM18EFU8u7Hs7X_Cs/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8199_web" width="519" /></a><br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>8199: <strong><span style="color: red;">WB:</span> </strong><span style="color: red;">Cool White Fluorescent (edited)</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-G6CPnQbLIZA/TowiswItb2I/AAAAAAAABBQ/3hnRuRh1yss/s1600-h/DSC_8199_web%25255B20%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_8199_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88DxzlK0nILN-IbMUPCmxCjaaSHEW63t4z16ev75Rdw22nhSNjOIGZXGTVPHnOEoefvuYehGyHA4B9HqKnSUyPP6KU2be11CEexLO9tRsR0uXBL0Fm_WL5O124L8JGrfNjHE0IVfaFHU/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_8199_web" width="519" /></a><br />
I have edited the settings for this image as follows: Standard Fluorescent 3970K with a Tint setting of –1.<br />
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As indicated in the notes, the colour casts generated by fluorescent lights are wide and variable, although the range of camera settings available in increasing, fine adjustment with editing software becomes necessary to achieve a realistic white balance.<br />
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<strong>Conclusion:</strong> I have been aware of the colour temperature of light and used correction filters with film for many years. From this exercise with a digital camera, I now have a better understanding which settings to use and the fine fine tuning now available make corrections instantly or even retrospectively.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-74679458788931333482011-09-14T22:42:00.001+01:002012-05-15T09:34:47.599+01:00Part 4 Light–Project:The Time of Day – Weather 3<strong>Exercise: Cloudy weather and rain</strong><br />
<strong>Part 3: Rain</strong><br />
This part of the exercise was to produce photographs of rain, or the effects of rain, in dull light. Here are my first efforts:<br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>7527: <span style="color: red;">1/350s f5.6 ISO 3200 200mm</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmOLTiTGvMz_xLYwop_Vma2hSyBowRlgxT1A8DwWZOLKQX9uTbwbXUyvu9gYzkeYAp9f6tfBQDJW_nrVSpvl6OdsD45eLaiDRqLONIR4AyKIxB-x3i2sjxWzWeMRO3E_iaFfD2-gQ_UnE/s1600-h/DSC_7527_edit01_web8.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7527_edit01_web" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidORoOCo7CTugBEAyBZQNjdPlbkXL-ZeN_TyumsBY7XctibDEslkMGcqn1KV5FyU8ZC9f7V8R_V8hiIOc8sBw8faZz9xhSKEpkS50M_gEmIM8liCaZjCtdgGxCbLt6ifU_2jNjligE-ow/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7527_edit01_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>7540: <span style="color: red;">1/250s f5.6 ISO 3200 200mm</span></strong></td></tr>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>7580: <span style="color: red;">1/60s f5.6 ISO 200 200mm</span></strong></td></tr>
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The first two were taken outside in heavy rain but the third was taken from inside through the window. I have cropped down a detail from a larger frame. The silver and red is from cars parked outside and the green from the garden. I used the long end of my zoom lens. I just wonder what effects I could have recorded with a macro lens. A future project perhaps.</div>
I was hoping to produce a wider variety of images for this section and if the opportunity arises, I may well add more to this page. <br />
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<strong>Conclusion: </strong>From this exercise I have learned that there are more opportunities to make photographs outdoors in the rain that I had realised. I am going off to Cornwall on holiday this week. I hope I don’t have too many chances to experiment!</div>
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<strong>Supplementary Images:</strong> These were made on a wet day in Cornwall as an attempt to see what could be achieved in such circumstances. I have enhanced the two landscapes to introduce a little colour and contrast. The spider’s web is more or less as shot. It is a shame that in order to include the spider I had to photograph against the light which has diminished the effect of the light on the raindrops. I have included another image without a spider to show the difference.</div>
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<strong>7856: <span style="color: red;">1/200s f5.3 120mm ISO800</span></strong></div>
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<strong>7854: <span style="color: red;">1/80s f5.3 105mm ISO800</span></strong></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30I32917jYgB64IoWctBcHgvRSjLVCX3pF7SO3rQf5pOGrfF1HB8Ci-y533dzlmAsUrkoy4_BZvdrIz160EU57E5OjCvJVbDZo7uC72rG5TUTgEr_7dNXhyphenhyphen3dP1MF_7AXMRUfwRf3dh0/s1600-h/DSC_7854_web%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7854_web" border="0" height="519" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMlORPotqweyRYgsMuNojLZXBxILvDm3onnfwWLWOqlxUduAuDxDHuwpuT24rj9azvweu7NIhp_2uOGOo008UA5dVDK9VaDwXJiXGc8KYPHRGdskawyDAMT1RCz_ORwagrIKfI17cG00/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7854_web" width="344" /></a></div>
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<strong>7858: <span style="color: red;">1/800s f7.1 130mm ISO800</span></strong></div>
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<strong>7861: <span style="color: red;">1/640s f5.6 200mm ISO800</span></strong></div>
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<strong>Part 2: Outdoors on an overcast day</strong><br />
The object here was to make three photographs in shadowless, even light including a bright colour and distinct texture to see the effect of even light on these aspects of an image. The camera’s white balance setting was left on direct sunlight.<br />
1. Bright Colour. I chose to photograph my neighbour’s fuchsia bush and spotted this wasp.<br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="356"><strong>7478: <span style="color: red;">1/90s f16 200mm ISO800</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="356"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQCUO4vP7Jncp_enweot-4MI42-R_BuUVm5nrbPaePZT1AdmVfCoLcHdjyFK6fITzGUtPtETtweEHvpiCNzwAs39nQUt5vPm0IxQ7MSOH51Olq8IORw0aPWlG8sDBddr5m5YFQCjQUZ3Y/s1600-h/DSC_7478_edit01_sharpen_crop_web11.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7478_edit01_sharpen_crop_web" border="0" height="519" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNfKRMSutvRSiQB1z7GzB1zEcvgKp76nCCo1ay9NF_bJrzGCgoBZupZvJkq_BEhEZNF2nXAvkSTJtQRu_hyphenhyphenckcOyydqPQC5DxhNx4KSVPft7Ms695kbQN8OL5y4lSNQ2tcN0fnz4dtqg/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7478_edit01_sharpen_crop_web" width="346" /></a></td></tr>
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In bright sunlight, such a photograph would have been very difficult to make with the wasp probably lost in shadow. Even at f16, the background is sufficiently blurred to bring the flowers forward and make them the prime subject of the picture. Another noticeable effect is the saturation of the colours with no strong light to burn them out. </div>
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2. Texture, pine bark.</div>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="356"><strong>7471: <span style="color: red;">1/45s f13 200mm ISO3200</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="356"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--O1JIGRJ79Q/TnEehobiLvI/AAAAAAAAA-w/-HiJ6Z5mr-s/s1600-h/DSC_7471_edit01_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7471_edit01_web" border="0" height="519" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kGbkcpqqzpU/TnEeicZ-DuI/AAAAAAAAA-0/v5XmkwzV640/DSC_7471_edit01_web_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7471_edit01_web" width="346" /></a></td></tr>
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I doubt if bright sunlight would have retained the subtle colours of this bark, close up on a Scot’s pine trunk. In a bigger image you can make out the spiders webs. High contrast from direct sun would have made this close up image less detailed. </div>
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3. Texture: Gate catch<br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="355"><strong>7474: <span style="color: red;">1/30s f22 32mm ISO3200</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="355"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLAQAMA25VvChzItRT2ot22FwwQQK1on84dofrp1_AXpSoztoxB4G_f-2adQNROAQvwTuJzkmNIuinCvsR1xUM2DaBRLfgzSzbA-0ikqv0-OzL2GKEQySDsma4L1UjZQrAPJg-cIfKYo/s1600-h/DSC_7474_edit01_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7474_edit01_web" border="0" height="519" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4Jx-QTILtpE/TnEejRnZ4SI/AAAAAAAAA-8/-yPRUy8axfQ/DSC_7474_edit01_web_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7474_edit01_web" width="344" /></a></td></tr>
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This one shows three contrasting textures all rendered in fine detail by the even lighting. The shadows aren’t blocked up, neither are the highlights burned out, which is a possibility with strong sunlight. <br />
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4. This is a reference photo to show the ambient light and the grey sky when shooting this part of the exercise.<br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>7480: <span style="color: red;">1/500s f11 32mm ISO 800</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqKvBCzpOEF8dWhbjNH6E5v1eTpKAfxt9he__Ah9gOSxFh-qVw-wh0Omihlolm2L4Jh5w0dQ6Y-snm3O2OjAyvlbV8zwhqRApZXm0QfkUXpbBc5lCi6DT_BooYGm_pqD4TzTb5i7XnBYs/s1600-h/DSC_7480_web11.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7480_web" border="0" height="344" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0Qv8vxuR-AU/TnEekd6cBXI/AAAAAAAAA_E/9rjWCwFD6UE/DSC_7480_web_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7480_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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<strong>Conclusion: </strong>This part of the exercise clearly demonstrates the the advantage of soft even lighting outdoors to render detail close up and to saturate colours.Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-45782363552892962712011-09-14T22:34:00.001+01:002012-05-15T09:35:32.731+01:00Part 4 Light–Project:The Time of Day – Weather 1<strong>Exercise: Cloudy weather and rain</strong><br />
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<strong>Part 1. Sunlight and cloud: </strong>The objective here is to photograph the same subject in both sunny and cloudy conditions making a note of the the difference in exposure. The white balance is set on direct sunlight.</div>
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1. Buildings (windy day with rapidly changing light)</div>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>7572: <span style="color: red;">1/1500s f19 ISO3200 18mm (cropped) </span><span style="color: black;">4.00 pm</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qzSHcXdISAo/TnEdspk05QI/AAAAAAAAA94/3CGo4brhH50/s1600-h/DSC_7572_crop_web8.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7572_crop_web" border="0" height="346" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oakRrUE4aNA/TnEdtZjGVpI/AAAAAAAAA98/XEMPdPKC72Y/DSC_7572_crop_web_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7572_crop_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>7574: <span style="color: red;">1/1750s f13 ISO3200 18mm (cropped) </span><span style="color: black;">4.00 pm</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xT6ey5EBRcw/TnEdt_xMDlI/AAAAAAAAA-A/jnVVsd4HcvA/s1600-h/DSC_7574_crop_web9.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7574_crop_web" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxkFNFjHZ_WZtRjalBMd3xeQ52IlKrRRyIu8i_F5Lt04eptz3f3AzMYBkajYjRoyHommOxsfK6L_59OP4g6sJ37Gg_O-NTlHOYTxEGncpTpBW78V8ey4R-TC4ZtG0BNQ4G4Ts4ds9GQJU/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7574_crop_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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The difference in exposure works out at 1 stop less aperture and ¼ stop less shutter speed which I estimate is ¾ stop difference overall. I think I should have left my camera on Aperture or Shutter priority to make the estimation easier. The high ISO setting is as a result of taking pictures in the rain earlier in the day. The only appreciable colour difference is the cloudy exposure is slightly blue. This is borne out by my earlier images taken in the shade. </div>
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2. Street Scene (windy day with rapidly changing light). </div>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>7686: <span style="color: red;">1/180s f11 ISO200 26mm (cropped) shutter priority </span><span style="color: black;">10:40 am</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi826AwspAdom-qAgUbVM6Q5gpNVEveKosBHbKws65-xSNeGL4ksqGbF63QXa0YgN6eNFRXNyPO6ULjuAuh1yQK9g8I2cM3_2Ha8tKXhAQAYlLZoYw79lcR0B5Rov8KZPSxAWa5rv1csDg/s1600-h/DSC_7586_crop_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7586_crop_web" border="0" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihThiokof8gQBmErySO0NlL072PHCG22KyMO3Ifn_8bn8zu__T8UV9x6v3AYx1s5pwcie2aKlgqZ7VF0RBTytwQv_6rDzqZRW7gaAmdNAwCGm_ZYdMnrhxh7PiOhAyt5Omf0h5qTq0KYo/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7586_crop_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>7687: <span style="color: red;">1/180s f9.5 ISO200 26mm (cropped) shutter priority </span><span style="color: black;">10:40 am</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRc5h2CELgmsaeA1djKuBWBVn7pTVyUGHWociYCSaDcjQiNjMkPxeAlt_NJa5lMtwSgmrZqKFHPkYYF8Zdt8csqaiXiuzmhBLL8Yk_kdRSrgkUP2CZXO7Nf5Hdp63U-Mq_Lef33-2qKA/s1600-h/DSC_7587_crop_web9.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7587_crop_web" border="0" height="389" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FJiPgU-OiNI/TnEdwtG4oCI/AAAAAAAAA-U/_S8mr6KAx9Q/DSC_7587_crop_web_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7587_crop_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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I used shutter priority to make sure that I could get easily comparable exposure settings. In this case just half a stop. <br />
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3. Outdoor portrait (windy day with rapidly changing light).<br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>7595:<span style="color: red;"> 1/180s f16 ISO200 75mm (cropped) shutter priority </span><span style="color: black;">12:45 pm</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yKbsATzEDi8/TnEdxC7pgVI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/E7gt2C1ob5c/s1600-h/DSC_7595_crop_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7595_crop_web" border="0" height="519" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLb9yrnrXzlSeaePDpIZHbZLGJ7X9hB7umB92fPD4QxfuxKUkn37h2jXZFd2vtPvg2wP3tPu24oMPF_fffn_iOLjMf7uxi7z4bqoZlWgwKOwQImC_16Q3TSxm02dJbMVmpdyYJRRbN89s/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7595_crop_web" width="346" /></a></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>7596:<span style="color: red;"> 1/180s f8 ISO200 65mm (cropped) shutter priority </span><span style="color: black;">4:20 pm</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8sBf4K4Muo4/TnEdyHvhz2I/AAAAAAAAA-g/keZQ2dBAgyo/s1600-h/DSC_7596_crop_web9.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7596_crop_web" border="0" height="519" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNYJkOK8YyG3BA9FPHcAFSGap2-4ptssNEqgtCS3jmKjiWvZdEGS-xv-fOU-Bf8E9HL-m5zXzlZDbTJkngjO8uxyyEetdXRr59Bl_wQWmCjVSJHUd9Q6qe8ZmJ7cPk1zQTODHhPH98-F0/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7596_crop_web" width="346" /></a></td></tr>
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This outdoor portrait has an exposure difference of two f stops.<br />
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<strong>Conclusion:</strong> My preference for sunny or cloudy conditions in these examples depends very much on the subject of the photograph. In general, outdoor scenes look better with sunlight, buildings in particular can benefit from the modelling effect of strong sunlight, the curved, domed building in the street scene above is an example. However the harsh shadows in the same picture are distracting. The picture taken in even light has more details throughout but it does appear flat. All of the cloudy pictures have a slight blue tinge to them. The portrait is far better photographed in the duller conditions. There are no harsh shadows on the face, the skin tone is more even with no bright highlights, the background is less distracting and the softer light from the left gives a softer modelling to the features. These exposures are as taken with no post processing adjustments. </div>Richard Downhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082396361446975106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487098301161656336.post-86714098795249688752011-09-14T22:29:00.000+01:002012-05-15T09:35:47.003+01:00Part 4 Light–Project:The Time of Day - Low Sun<br />
<strong>Exercise: Variety with a low sun</strong><br />
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<strong>Edge Lighting</strong><br />
1. I had several attempts at this one while I was in between exposures on Harting Down. Here is the best, cropped down. This type of lighting works particularly well with a very shallow depth of field to blur the background giving the highlighted edges added impact.<br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="310"><strong><span style="color: red;"></span></strong> <strong>7499: <span style="color: red;">1/350s f6.7 200mm ISO200</span></strong></td></tr>
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2. Back Lighting. The sun was very bright and has burned out. I had better results when the sun had risen higher and was not in the frame. There is sufficient light across the landscape to give some detail but the light is very soft.<br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="529"><strong>7432: <span style="color: red;">1/255s f8 65mm ISO200</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="529"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPQaoBBVLe89Y-hn7dPSUUhOOIhujzFk3FvUrbWliE9hCwwDeZWB2z3DMtL04Z5wkgPONBG7r-6ka1oHVY7yEF5XWKEl0gaBVVVhAjVxTgFr82Znnxq_OLdjmB0pWKGNqwSkOwI1ij4Q/s1600-h/DSC_7432_edit01_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7432_edit01_web" border="0" height="344" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AREm0TIIutA/TnEc9UeR1zI/AAAAAAAAA9k/6m2HLdl6IrA/DSC_7432_edit01_web_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7432_edit01_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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3. Side lighting. This was an early morning picture (within 2 hours of sunrise) and shows the long shadows and definite contrast which results from this type of lighting. This type of sunlight can be harsh.<br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="356"><strong>7578: <span style="color: red;">1/350s f5.6 150mm ISO200</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="356"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaCBVvl06jiy45AZMLF4qc3ZY4ILvkin_bS1jem1RXAzd83R35K8ZkgT5v30M8B4QVncF-TEeSogmTt14WOEBbUXRxuiWKE7y66NU4mpJKk5UV9w7UDv-5tahcZnxpED91QIN6NBwszY/s1600-h/DSC_7575_edit01_web10.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7575_edit01_web" border="0" height="519" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Up7qcjtN10Q/TnEc-uEG08I/AAAAAAAAA9s/ToRlQd-9J6U/DSC_7575_edit01_web_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7575_edit01_web" width="344" /></a></td></tr>
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4. Frontal Lighting. My neighbour got his Jaguar out early this morning as the light flooded across the car park. By crouching low I was able to avoid casting my own shadow, although in a larger image, my reflection can be seen just above the sun’s reflection in the bumper. This direct lighting is well suited to shiny surfaces and I found that with the sun low in the sky, it was much easier to find a position where the highlights emphasised the bright work but was not overwhelming. <br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><strong>7600: <span style="color: red;">1/180s f22 34mm ISO200 Shutter Priority</span></strong></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="530"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYobH0wrFmIyB0V6olUdcGDQ0AB4cVniiaECbZlnVT8AhhAhmy17ph7b1v2ucJtII9DU74qhZS1tCwmSvlhj8NXHG9cvjOieEBB3P-sTfnxsP5ZbDfy2IBeAoPm3BUseC93tDSPtXRHKw/s1600-h/DSC_7600_edit01_crop_web%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_7600_edit01_crop_web" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPkJ-kWyq0gvfAocMVw2Boin6d5vSC0YCAceOOhB61crPqa0BtlgEhGdVLjYgyb8WbgxsggSAmx2OVYODJBwc0U1rLhryo-f28_9Xd4bCMgOj30zA5WXXnPadngo6RaLVFC-0jNyDvrkw/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_7600_edit01_crop_web" width="519" /></a></td></tr>
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<strong>Conclusion: </strong>I found that there are more interesting lighting effects to be had at times of low sun, in particular at dawn after a cool night. The variety, colour and quality of the light throughout the day and from season to season must be taken into consideration when photographing outdoors.<br />
<strong>Supplementary Images: </strong>These images showing backlighting were made as opportunity arose during a coastal walk. I made use of the continuous shooting mode on my camera to isolate and freeze frames during a period of high winds.<br />
<strong>7808: <span style="color: red;">1/1600s f5.6 200mm ISO200</span></strong><br />
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<strong>7681: <span style="color: red;">1/2000s f5.6 200mm ISO200</span></strong><br />
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