Pete March 9, 2019

The Image.

I plan to shoot with full-frame DSLR and a 100mm Macro lens, with the scene in a light tent (similar to those used in product shots).

Beach scene with a diver as the central figure, with figures from the past, surrounding him, to the rear. Using shallow depth of field to give separation between the past and present.

Initial shot

 

ImI like this image, as it emphasises the diver figure and I like how the arm placement gives a quizzical look. However, this is appropriate as I often feel amazed at where I am. On the downside the figures in the background are too indistinct – this does not give the feeling of importance, more of a confused man with vague memories.

Image 2

This came from a idea of adding more contrast to the image an a twilight feel. It’s a fail in my eyes are the figure crowd each other; the “sky” is unrealistic however the depth of field is starting to give the feel i’m looking for.

Image 3

Here I like that positioning of the figures and the the depth of field. The past is behind the man carrying the bags. Childhood appears to dominate with other areas drifting away.

Image 4

Similar positioning but with deeper depth of field. The deeper depth of field gives a better connection of the past to the present.

Image 5

Adding the future and the constant to the image; the wedding couple look on as the photographer captures the moment. I like the idea of bring the future in as it shows progression, however, in the context of the image does it feel disconnected?

Adding the photographer the image, which is a constant in my life adds a playfulness to the image – the image is me trying to capture my life at there I am inside the image capturing my life.

Image 6

Similar to the previous image – the wedding couple are moving in the same direction as the rest of the figures and slightly out of focus using shallow depth of field.

The idea again is to how progression through like that why where were are is influenced by our past, we should never stop moving and progress forward to new and exciting times.

Image 6

Here I have removed the future to show, leaving the photographer constant, I’m unsure of the future aspect of the image as it seems not to fit within the overall feel of the image.