Conceptual Photography

1.

A really professional setup with a good use of lighting and perspective.

This photo clearly took a bit to set up, and it all meshes together into a visually impressive piece

Solid use of photo adjustment to add contrast, but a simple scene leaves something to be desired

A very good angle, but it otherwise left to after editing in mother natures will.

This setup leaves a lot to chance in terms of the paper falling, which could possibly go astray

2. Large use of shadow, They all have a deeper meaning, they all also use lighting creatively, along with using actors to add humanity to the pieces.

3. They all include some form of danger, as well as using a human element to them. They also invoke feelings of loneliness and sorrow. With elements of losing something as well.

4. Image 4 shows a man getting hopelessly lost in the woods, with nothing but a lantern to guide him through the night. Image 1 showcases a tragedy involving the murder of a lover during possibly a honeymoon. Permanently scarring the spouse in the process.

Composition Challenge

Contrast

Balance

Pattern

Texture

Symmetry

Depth

Photo Critiques

Photo 1:

This is a photo of a strained shark barely missing its surprisingly calm prey in what turns out to be a sweet looking action shot. This photo really captures the moment out in the ocean. I like how focused it is on the action, with the out of focus horizen giving it a certain depth to the piece. The sun also reflects off the sharks skin just right, adding the correct contrast to the piece.

This piece Creates a sense of danger and despiration, which is surely required with a shark out of the water.

This is a photo of either a angered or entertained walrus creating quite an impressive set of bubbles, set in whats most likely an exhibit in Seaworld. While its certainly lacking depth. Its contrast is actually leans quite heavily towards the darker side, the only highlights being the bubbles themselves. EIther way there is a certain playfulness to this scene that would be hard to capture again.

Cacticide, A Triptych. Think This one came out real well, for once