After learning about the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design, we were instructed to demonstrate our understanding of the material by taking photographs that embodied each element and principle and creating a slideshow. For my slideshow, I decided to take photographs at the Botanical Gardens and the Toronto Zoo. However, I also included a few pictures that I had taken at home when the opportunity presented itself, as well as a picture of a spot at Hamburg Beach. Although I am not a photography major, or even any type of art major, I love to take photographs. Capturing images in time, in different angles and lighting intrigues me and makes me feel wonderfully happy. Though my pictures may not be show-worthy, my family and I enjoy them.
I found the process of sorting through hundreds of pictures to match them up with the elements and principles challenging. I had so many pictures that could fit into so many different categories, that it was difficult to chose what to put where. When I made my final selections, making the slideshow on PhotoBucket was a breeze! I couldn't believe how easy it was to upload these pictures into a slideshow. I ran into trouble however, when I attempted to embed the slideshow itself into my blog. No matter how I tried, or how many times I looked at the professors powerpoint, PhotoBucket refused to post my slideshow to my blog. Therefore, I've posted the link to the show below:
I'd also like to give explanation for my slideshow by highlighting why I chose each photograph in particular:
For Line I chose the top of a teepee structure that showed wooden beams as lines leading to the focal point of a pair of antlers.
For Shape I chose a square metalwork that also had the shape of a Chinese character cut out of the middle.
For Form I chose a wrought iron table and chairs that were place at an angle where one could see the 3-dimensional length, width, and height of the setting.
For Space I chose an up-close photograph of some sort of cactus that was surrounded but a negative space of sand.
For Color I chose a photograph of the inside of an orchid. The colors were amazing and I was quite pleased with the intensity of the shot as well.
For Texture I chose a picture of my dog Tallulah. Her soft fur and bumpy nose combined nicely with a shot of the raised tiles on the floor to showcase several different textures at once.
For Balance I chose an asymmetrical view of where the sandy beach meets a tall rock pile on lake Erie. Although asymmetrical, the naturalness of the image flowed well and created a sense of oneness.
For Emphasis I chose another up-close and personal shot of an orchid (my favorite flower). The blurred green leaves at the very bottom of the photograph served as a nice contrast to the vivid nature of the various parts and colors of the orchid.
For Movement I chose a photograph of the top of the glass roof of the Botanical Gardens. The viewers eye is attracted to the square center of the roof by the diagonal lines of the structure itself, and the tall, diagonal palm trees that surround it on the ground level.
For Pattern I chose yet another orchid. This orchid was very different from the rest due to the web-like pattern found on it's petals. Each petal had its own variations in the pattern, but the overall effect was beautiful.
For Repetition I chose a picture of four turtles eating their supper at the Toronto Zoo. The turtle's shells all had the same interesting pattern and texture, and every turtle looked like a replica of the next.
For Proportion I chose a picture of my puppy Finnegan burrowed underneath a set of pillows that are proportionally much larger than his little frame.
For Rhythm I chose a photograph of a spherical gazing ball that was a decoration at the Botanical Gardens. The variations of color, light, texture, and shape of the pieces covering the ball created a sense of swirling movement and unity.
For Variety I chose a shot of some outrageously colored berries on a hot pink stem. The varying conditions and colors and shapes of the berries gave me a feeling of variety. The lines of the stems brought my eye to visualize different aspects of the group as well.
For Unity I chose a photograph of a statue surrounded by leaves and flowers and natural light. I felt that this picture included almost every element and principle and flowed together harmoniously.
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I like the fact that you were very descriptive with every photo that you have taken and the actual process. My favorite photos are the texture, proportion and repetition because those involve animals and I also have a dog at home and two turtles
ReplyDeleteHi Kylie,
ReplyDeleteFirst let me start by saying that your pictures were breathtaking and an absolute joy to view. It really shows the amount of thought that went into the making of your slideshow.
We both used the nature that surrounded us in a lot of our photos which I think helped me connect in a sense to your pictures. In addition to our subject selection, we both decided to give a brief description of the pictures one by one and really enjoyed reading about your thought process and the overall explanation of the pictures themselves.
Out of all the photos there were a few that I found quite memorable and others I wanted to know more about. The shot you got for color was really amazing. I loved how you were able to make it appear both clear and a bit fuzzy, it really gave the picture character. The shot for balance was similar to mine but yours had a more calming effect. In mine I tried to literally balance the sky, water, and land but in yours you had a forefront and background which I found very appealing. The picture for pattern was one of my favorites because I really love the color purple and I liked the sense of balance the flowers design brought to the shot. My absolute favorite picture was the one you shot of the turtles for repetition. Not only were they cute but the layers of repetition you achieved with the number of turtles, the similar designs of their shells, and the ground they were resting on really captured my heart. I loved it!
Overall, I found your slideshow to be one of my favorites as I looked through them all deciding which one I wanted to comment on. The effort you put into the project really showed and I'm glad I got the chance to view it.
~ Jamie