Dan Mountford example

This is my example of a Dan Mountford style image. I took various shots including portrait and landscapes in order to combine them both in one image. In photoshop, i imported the images and positioned the portrait on the top layer. I then lowered the opacity of the rubber to rub away at the image at the places i wanted the tree to show the most. I mostly left the eyes so the tree behind them would not be distracting. I like the final affect and want to try different ways of getting this style of image like changing the blending options.

Simoes Grid

My example of a Simoes Grid style image.

Environment Project

This is my Environment Project final piece. I interpreted the theme of environment by taking images of the things around me. I focused the images around light and particularly natural light which makes the images seem more raw and unique. I used multiple exposure and also long exposure to achieve each image and to have the lights as vibrant as possible. I also mainly took my images at the sunset magic hour and later to achieve a dark, night-time set of images. I compiled my favourite images from the various shoots into a collage on photoshop. I set the spacing to show the different images clearly but they are not to prominant that it breaks up the overall photograph.

Dan Mountford research

This is an image by Dan Mountford using double exposure. I love this style and think it is a very interesting and unique concept. I especially like this example because of the added work of the constellation-type dots that construct her face. I think this adds to the image as it shows detail in the face and adds extra intrest to the image which will appeal to his audience. Mountford has used at least two images to compose the final image. Layering the portrait with an image of trees and buildings, Mountford has added texture to the image. I also like this image because you cannot see the girl's face which makes it anonymous and more intriguing to the viewer. I will attempt this style for my own project which I will do in my own time.

Berenice Abbott example

 

These are two of my images that are inspired by Berenice Abbott. I tried to take images that featured structure and repetiveness so when I edited the curves and levels on photoshop, the contrast would give an effective look. I like the composition in both images as i think they are quite unusual and I particulary like the concept of the sheep image. Berenice Abbott's work is very effective and I like replicating the style.

Berenice Abbott research

 

       Foundations of Rockefeller Center, New York, 1932

This is my favourite image by Berenice Abbott because I think the black is dynamic and stands out amazingly. The structure is in the right vertical thirds and makes up most of the image which makes the viewer see it first. The affect of the enhanced black and white really makes this style unique and original.

Hockney Joiner Face example

This is my own image inspired by Hockney Joiner images. I chose to zoom in to the glasses and eyes in the images as these are the most prominant and make an interesting subject. When taking the photographs I tried turning the camera in different angles and asking the model to move her head and her facial expressions to make the image more interesting and different. To create the collage affect I imported the best images into photoshop and began to move them round to create the best composition possible. I quite like the finished result and I would like to try more of this style of image.