Double Exposure Own Photograph

The purpose of this experiment was to try and incorporate double exposure, similar to Markus Hartel's work, instead of using a window reflection I used Photoshop to create the double exposure. To do this I combined the layers and used the multiple tool so that they would overlap each other giving the double exposure effect. Overall I think that this technique works well as the original photographs are similar to one another, both containing several buildings which creates an interesting effect. This photograph uses a broad colour palette with a wide range of colours used, the most colours are found within the one photograph however when combined this creates a wider range of colours. The photograph contains a variety of different lines, mainly found within the buildings.

Preston Utley

Preston Utley is a photographer who specialises in wedding photography based in Denver. He uses both colour and black and white when capturing photographs, varying his work. However Utley doesn't just focus on wedding photograph he has also captured a number of photographs elsewhere focusing on a different subject matter, e.g. New York. 

The aim of this photograph is to capture the natural environment by not alarming people that the photographer is actually taking that photograph of them. Therefore this photograph captures different expressions and movement which the photographer aimed to do. As well as this the photographer is always able to capture the surrounding environment and portray peoples day to day routine. This photograph makes use of the different lighting options such as the natural light from the sun, traffic lights and lights found within the buildings. The colour palette for the photograph is very broad as the photograph contains a variety of different colours  such as yellow, blue, red, green, orange, white and black. Therefore contrast can be found within this photograph due to the light and dark colours used. The light within the photograph helps to create shadows which makes use of the white space available and also gives the photograph more depth.The photograph not only captures the people within the area but also captures the urban setting which contains buildings, cars, signs and advertisements. 

James Maher

James Maher is a studio photographer situated in New York and this is where he focuses on capturing photographers. His passion for photography has also given him the opportunity to write about street photography, portraiture as well as the business of photography. 

This photograph captures the movement within the street due to the cars and the people included within the scene. Due to the amount of people within the street the photograph is very busy and there is very little white space. The photograph portrays the atmosphere of the street by showing the amount people, making the street busy. The majority of the white space included is located in the foreground where there is hardly any people. The colour palette for this photograph is also very broad and this is due to the amount of content included such as people, buildings and objects. The different colours provides contrast between the light and dark colours an example of this being the green found on the bin against the grey pavement. There are several different lines found within the photograph, the main on being the lines found on the buildings which eventually turn into a vanishing point. 

Exploring Urban/Street Photography - Markus Hartel

After exploring rural landscapes for a reasonable amount of time I decided to explore urban landscapes to further my research. When researching I realised that this type of photography incorporates street photography but this depends on the location such as New York. 

Source: http://www.markushartel.com

This black and white photograph incorporates street photography due to the people included within the photograph. Even though the colour palette for this photograph is very limited it has tonal values which gives the photograph a sense of depth. The light within this photograph highlights different areas of the photograph and due to the weather conditions this gives a reflective glare. This photograph does capture slight movement due to the people walking, especially on the right side. 

Source: http://www.markushartel.com

This photograph captures the reflection of the buildings window in which the photographer captured the photograph. This reflection creates a sense of movement, even though there is already movement due to the traffic the reflection gives a false sense of movement as it appears faster than it is. There is a lack of colour due to the photograph being captured in black and white. However I think that black and white suits this photograph due to the reflection, I think that if it was captured in colour then perhaps this wouldn't be as effective as it being captured in black and white. As well as this I think the use of black and white gives the photograph a dynamic feel and appearance. The photograph contains tonal values within the photograph and due to the light this helps creates shadows which can be found on the road. 

Editing

Original Photograph

This photograph was taken during the early hours of the morning which allowed me to capture the mist, and this was the aim of the photograph. Due to the photograph being captured during the morning there wasn't much light therefore the photograph is very dark and dull. However the mist captured brings out the trees due to the contrast in colour.

Edited Photograph

This photograph is the edited version of the previous one shown above. By editing this photograph it has made the overall photograph more vivid by altering the exposure. This makes the photograph more dynamic especially in the grass area due to the shadows and tones. As the exposure has been altered this allows more contrast within the photograph due to the different colours. This also gives more depth to the photograph. The aim of this photograph is to capture the trees with the mist behind them while capturing the rest of the scenery which has been achieved by capturing the photograph central. The photograph also captures track marks within the grass which suggests movement but also gives the photograph detail.

Black and White Photograph

I decided to use black and white for this photograph as I think it is appropriate due to the location. This photograph may be very limited in terms of colour however due to the tones and shadows used within the photograph this allows the photograph to stand out and have a dynamic effect. The aim of the photograph is to capture the mist from behind the trees and due to the limited colour this helps the mist to stand out. The background of the photograph isn't in focus which overall works due to the mist cover the majority of the background scenery.

Own Photograph - Alex Nail Emulation

The purpose of this photograph is to capture the mist in the background while capturing the tree in the foreground. I used Alex Nail's work as a reference in order to try and emulate his work by changing the scene but incorporating the same style, capturing the mist. When capturing this photograph I decided to capture the sun behind the tree in order to highlight the mist in the background and overall I think this works well. The position of sun and the mist suggests that the photograph was taken early in the morning. Due to capturing the sun behind the tree this allows it to highlight parts of the tree and the mist as well as creating shadows within the photograph. The darkness of the foreground also allows the colour in the background to stand out and allow the parts it has highlighted to stand out. This also allows for contrast to appear within the photograph due to the dark foreground and the light background.The colour palette within this photograph is very limited due to the overall lighting. If more light was provided then the colour palette would be widened.

This shows the contact sheet with all the photos which were taken in order to achieve the final result. 

Alex Nail - Mist

Alex Nail is a landscape photographer who began photography in 2006 by capturing different photographs in Dartmoor. Alex travels to different location to capture new scenes and uses the light in their photographs to get the best outcome. As well as capturing photographs Alex also produces articles based on photography for magazines.

When researching Alex's work I noticed that some photographs they have captured includes mist and thought that this would be a good experiment to try out. Therefore I have used the images below as a reference when producing my own photographs and will consider the composition in which Alex has used. 

This photograph has a limited colour palette due as the only colours used are green, blue and white and this is due to the amount of natural light within the photograph. However the limited colour palette helps to capture the mist within the photograph and this is the aim of the photograph. The aim of this photograph is to capture the mist amongst the scenery. The mist gives a sense of movement due to the positioning of the mist as it is captured in different locations.

This photograph uses a restricted colour palette due to the photographer choosing to capture it in black and white. The aim of this photograph is to capture the mist which appears mainly in the background. Due to the amount of light this has produced soft tones  within the photograph and almost giving the photograph a painting appearance. Even though the photograph has a restricted colour palette there is a variety of tones used within the photograph. Lines are an important feature within this photograph as this helps give the photograph depth and also helps the mist to stand out as this is a prominent feature.