Final Portfolio

Photography 3-4 Journal Assignment Exploring Depth of Field and Abstraction

A.  Abstraction

              1.  Write out a definition of abstraction.  Refer this then to abstraction in photography.  Find 2 to 3 images showing what you consider abstraction in photography.

Abstraction is a jump from reality, its images are not always clear, often taking the form of colors and shapes, messages are typically intentionally ambiguous.

The Dahlias are Coming - Zeb Andrews

Sunrise Pink - Zeb Andrews
           

   2.  Explain how depth of field is used in these images.  Do you think the photographer used depth of field to effectively enhance the abstract quality of the image? 

Both these images convey an emotion or feeling but the content of the image is ambiguous. Zeb Andrews, the photographer, utilized depth of field effectively to enhance these images beyond simple flower photos. By having such a shallow depth of field Andrews creates interesting shapes and colors create an abstract image.

B.  Examples of Shallow Depth of Field

              1.  Find a photograph of a still life using shallow depth of field

Daniel Sroka - Circumspect (#279)

              2.  Find a photograph of a portrait using shallow depth of field.

Once in a Blue Moon series- Zeb Andrews

Project 3: Prework

1.Find a photograph that shows each of the following types of motion: Mount and label these

1. Panning

Mara in Monochrome series - Marlon Du Tolt

2. Slow motion

Modern Goddess #2 - Heidi Kirkpatrick

3. Freeze action

Sing out 2006 - Heidi Kirkpatrick

4. Total motion

Raymond Vanzessen

5. Effective use of camera shake

Blake Andrews

2. Find two photographs that show the same type of action, but opposite movements.

Modern Goddess #18 2000 - Heidi Kirkpatrick

New World 2006 - Heidi Kirkpatrick

In both images a person is spinning. However, in the first the shutter speed is slower, therefore capturing the movement. In the second the shutter speed is faster, stopping the spinning movement.

3. Post images of at least 2 triptychs and define what a triptych is.  

Tom Spianti

Michael Putland

A triptych is a collection of three photos that are related, aesthetically compliment each other, or carry similar themes throughout.