A night scene taken across a body of water, which seems to use multiple exposure or
camera movement to add some interest. The main point of interest is the line of
illuminated buildings, with their reflections in the water. These are seen to repeat twice
Footer 7in the upper part of the image. The railing at the bottom is a strong element, particularly
the brighter area to the bottom left. At a basic level the composition has created a frame
around the central area, which is reinforced by the ghostly railings pointing in from the
left. However these, and the light trails distract the viewer and I feel we are left trying to
make sense of the image rather than understanding what the photographer was
showing us in respect of a colourful capital. It is not always successful using novel
techniques to present a compelling image of a straightforward subject.
This set of images were not what I expected from the title of the portfolio. Certainly the first two
appear to fit in with the title, however the interior shot does not really convey a particular sense of
place and I think most of us would find it hard to identify the location. The fourth image does not
allow an easy understanding or interpretation of the subject. Think about viewpoints, and
presentation - ensure horizons are level. Most importantly, select a set of images that fit with your
title and leave no ambiguity. There is nothing wrong with shots of well known sights - your
objective should be to present them in a new way that surprises the viewer.
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A night scene taken across a body of water, which seems to use multiple exposure or
camera movement to add some interest. The main point of interest is the line of
illuminated buildings, with their reflections in the water. These are seen to repeat twice
Footer 7in the upper part of the image. The railing at the bottom is a strong element, particularly
the brighter area to the bottom left. At a basic level the composition has created a frame
around the central area, which is reinforced by the ghostly railings pointing in from the
left. However these, and the light trails distract the viewer and I feel we are left trying to
make sense of the image rather than understanding what the photographer was
showing us in respect of a colourful capital. It is not always successful using novel
techniques to present a compelling image of a straightforward subject.
This set of images were not what I expected from the title of the portfolio. Certainly the first two
appear to fit in with the title, however the interior shot does not really convey a particular sense of
place and I think most of us would find it hard to identify the location. The fourth image does not
allow an easy understanding or interpretation of the subject. Think about viewpoints, and
presentation - ensure horizons are level. Most importantly, select a set of images that fit with your
title and leave no ambiguity. There is nothing wrong with shots of well known sights - your
objective should be to present them in a new way that surprises the viewer.