Define - Pattern

Pattern Definition

Pattern - Pattern refers to a repeated decorated design. In photography, patterns create interesting and brings visual rhythm and harmony to photographs. The photo below shows pattern.

Four Annotated Images

This image shows pattern very well due to the repeated lines of windows. The image has added interest in the form of the people who are looking out of them. Also, the diagonal formation of the windows allows the viewers eye to be guided up through the image which assists in the recognition of pattern.

This image presents pattern well due to the uniform arrangement of the tea lights. The odd candle which does not have a flame adds interest to the image as it presents a random alteration in the distinct pattern which helps the eye to focus on the candles which are lit and therefore assists with the recognition of the pattern which is formed with the candles.

Like the image above, the pattern of the green apples is made clearer by having the random change in pattern in the form of the red apple. I like this image as I feel it presents pattern in a more natural form.

This image obviously presents a pattern but also shows very intricate details within the pattern. I also like the colours as it makes the pattern more appealing and helps with the audiences recognition that the image shows a form of pattern.

Texture - Work Diary

Texture - Work Diary

Evaluation

In Tuesday's lesson, we were given the task of taking photographs which followed the theme of 'texture'. I found shooting for texture very enjoyable and found that there is texture in many places. It was easy to find both natural and man made examples of texture. Personally, I thought that the natural textures looked most effective in the images that I captured during the session. I especially enjoyed taking shots close up and I found myself using the macro setting on the camera frequently. I found that by going close up, the images focus was more on the texture rather than the actual object itself. Below shows images which I captured during Tuesday's session.

This was my favourite image that I captured during the session on texture. I think that the image shows texture well by the water being raised up on the leaf. This shows a varying surface on the image and makes the image appealing.

I took my favourite image, and adapted it using photoshop. I think the photo presents the formal element of texture better in the black and white as it stops the viewer from focusing on the colour and more focuses them on the detail in the image and therefore the texture. The new colouring also helps the viewer to focus more not the contours of the leaf and water droplets in the image.

I also really like this image. I captured it during the session on texture and then edited it on photoshop where I manipulated the colours. I really like the colour that the leaf now is as it is extremely eye catching and attractive. In addition, it really stands out against the black and white background and also makes the water droplets stand out more and therefore helps with the representation of texture. I also brightened the image and increased the contrast in order to help the leaf be more eye-catching.

I do not like this image as I do not think it presents the formal element of 'texture'. There is not much variation of texture in the image and this does not make it an attractive image. In addition, I feel the image is too colourful to present texture, as the eye is drawn more to the colour than it is to the element of texture. The image looks as if it is smooth which could be regarded as texture, however this was not my intention when I took the photo which is another reason why I feel it is an unsuccessful image.

Idea Development

If I were to go out and shoot for texture again, I would make sure I tried to take more close up shots as I feel these worked in presenting texture best and made for more interesting photographs. I think I would also try to focus on indoor and man made examples of texture more as there are a wide range of different and interesting textures available which I feel would help in creating appealing images. However, I feel outdoor examples of texture would have turned out better during my shoot had it been a sunny day as the light and shadows would have helped to emphasise the texture and contours more. For this reason, if I were to shoot again, I would make sure it was a sunny day if I were to attempt to capture natural or outdoor examples of texture. Below are some images that inspire me.

Texture - Straight Images

Texture - Straight Images

I really like this image as the moss and the brickwork show two different textures. I like the way how you can see that the moss is raised up from the bricks and I also like the muted colours. The moss also draws your attention to the centre of the image. To capture this photo, I had to get quite close to the ground and had the camera on macro setting.

This is my favourite image as I really like the detail that was captured. I especially like the reflections which are shown in the water droplets. The image shows texture well due to the water being raised up on the leaf which presents a varied surface on the leaf. I also really like how the leaf and water droplets are in focus while the green background is blurred.

This photo represents the topic of texture well due to the peeling paint, the indentations and the mould growing on top. I especially like the element of the peeling paint as I feel it conveys the idea of texture as it shows the layers. In addition to the texture, I really like the angle from which the image was captured as it allows the viewer to focus on the texture in the image rather than a whole object.

This image presents texture due to the element of peeling paint. I like how the image is in black and white as it lets the viewer focus on the element of texture and the contours of the image rather than the eye being drawn to any colour. I think this image also could be used to show pattern due to the brickwork.

This is one of my favourite images as I think it presents texture well due to the seeds in the strawberries and also the layers created by the strawberries. I also think the tops of the strawberries make the image appealing as they stand out against the mostly red image. For these reasons, the photo attracts the eye and is appealing.

I also like this image as I feel it shows texture very well. I like the plain colours of the image and also think that the image may look effective in black and white as this would help to present that the theme of the image is texture.

Texture - Contact Sheet

Texture Contact Sheet

Texture Image Bank

Texture Image Bank

I really like this image as the texture is very prominent and also changes direction. In this way, the image also presents the formal element of line. I also really like the shades in the image as they draw on the viewers eye and makes the image interesting.

I really like this image as it presents pattern and texture very well. I really like how the image is in black and white as it shows the contours of the rope and helps the viewer to focus more on the aspect of texture in the image by removing the formal element of colour.

This image is quite different to the other ones I have chosen as it is very colourful, bright and presents a manmade form of texture. It shows the texture well due to the shadows in the tubes. 

This image is by the photographer Lucy Shires. I really like how you can see the layers of the peeling paint. The image is also very effective due to the dull colours as it helps the viewer to focus on the aspect of texture and not be focused on the bright colours.

This is my favourite image and I feel it shows texture really well. I really like how the texture fills the entire frame and there is no wasted space. I also like how the texture in the image is very prominent and catches the viewers eye.

This image is successful in the presentation of texture due to the varying surfaces of the object. It shows texture well due to the different materials as they all give a very different impression of their textures. These textures are made more obvious due to the black and white filter and this makes for an interesting image.

Define - Texture

Texture Definition

Texture - Texture refers to the feel, appearance and consistency of a surface. In photography, texture is a way to draw in the viewers eye and make the image more interesting and attractive. The photo below shows texture.

Four Annotated Images

This image presents the theme of texture through the means of the stripes in the feather. As well as the element of texture, this image is very effective due to the design that is part of the feather which is very bright. This therefore makes the image very appealing.

This image is successful in presenting texture due to the water droplets on the leaf surface. This creates texture due to the fact that the water droplets appear to be raised up from the rest of the leaf surface. In addition to texture, the bugs which are on the leaf helps to make an interesting image due to the fact that their colour is complimentary to the green leaf.

This image presents texture in a very simplistic form. I think that the dull colours assist in the successful portrayal of texture as they stop the viewers eye from being distracted by the element of colour.

This image presents texture in a natural form with is very effective as it is very close up which allows more detail to be shown in the leafs surface and therefore a more intricate form of texture is shown.

Colour - Work Diary

Colour - Work Diary

Evaluation

In Tuesdays lesson, we were given the topic of 'colour' and sent out to shoot. Initially, I thought this would be a very easy task but found that the area was slightly lacking in colour. It was also quite difficult as it was a very dull day which made it so that the colours were not as bright and vibrant as they could have been, nevertheless, I still managed to collect a good range of images. I think that my best shots were the ones of plants as they were quite colourful. Below are two images I captured in Tuesday's session.

This is my favourite image from the shoot. I really like how the vibrancy and majority of colour is in the centre of the image as this helps to draw in the viewers eye and attract the audience to look at the image. I also like how the yellow is very vibrant as this helps the image to clearly portray the topic of colour.

This was another one of my favourite image. I really like the editing in it. I used photoshop to select and manipulate the colours. I like the vibrancy of the pink on the postbox and feel it compliments the black and white background well. I feel it is an eye-catching and attractive image.

This is my least favourite photograph from the shoot. It does show colour well as it shows the yellow and also the reds and greys in the bricks. However, I do not feel that the image has a purpose and lacks meaning. The image is also quite dull which doesn't make the image very appealing.

Idea Development

If I were to go out and shoot for the topic of 'colour' again, I would make sure I went out on a bright and sunny day. I think this would make it easier as the colours would be more vibrant and bright. I would also go to a more natural area to shoot so that I could get better shots. The college campus did not contain a lot of colour so it was hard to find places that were full of colour. If I were to shoot again, I would also try to be more imaginative and creative. The following images would inspire my work if I were to go out and shoot for the topic of 'colour' again. They would inspire me to look for more vibrant and striking colours to photograph and also to look for examples of where there are complimentary colours.