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