Hi Dave,
Thanks for constructive feedback of my second assignment.
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For ‘guidance’ I have used a similar form to that used in the study
material. I find that undertaking these help me to clarify exactly what I was
trying to achieve in the exposures. It’s also true that during the creation of
these, elements previously unseen do become apparent. Sometimes I surprise
myself when I have, without thought, created a perspective that came ‘naturally’
in my composition. In the past I have created images that I have found appealing
without really understanding why. Undertaking the analysis, looking for shapes,
lines, and now colour, have revealed to me why these images ‘work’.
For my next assignment, where colour is involved I am experimenting with an alternate style of demonstrating the achievement of the aims of my image making.
For my next assignment, where colour is involved I am experimenting with an alternate style of demonstrating the achievement of the aims of my image making.
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For the next assignment I will check the size of the prints to 10x8 as
suggested.
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I apologise for the confusion regarding ‘unused’ images on the CDROM.
These were included in the book version of the submission to give the book a ‘complete’
feeling. The images for assessment were printed one to a page with the ‘guidance’
image opposite. Unfortunately the printer of the book doesn’t allow pages
without images so I used other pictures taken to fill the pages where required.
I thought it made for a structured and appealing way of viewing the project. I didn’t
include the book in the end as my good lady said it would be inappropriate
given your clear guidance to avoid books. I should have remembered to remove
the additional images from the CDROM. I will in future use naming conventions
that clearly identify the images.
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I understand your point about foreground shade and strongly lit background.
The railing scroll interestingly was added on a subsequent visit because I didn’t
think I had found an adequate ‘curve’ image. Choosing the scroll as the focal
point confuses the entire image. Would it have worked better with the focal
point shifted to the graveyard? On the this second visit I also sought a better
‘single point’ composition. This I didn’t use. It was interesting that the
first visit ‘flowed’ easily. On the second visit I felt I was trying too hard
to find things that didn’t exist in the images created.
I understand the same concern with ‘two kinds of implied triangle’ but I love that picture. I loved the site when I came across it, and in addition to finding the triangles I was seeking, I really wanted to record the image of what I saw. Creating a balanced image given the extremes of lighting between foreground and background was difficult. It required careful exposure to optimise (without artificial means), the foreground without burning out completely the background. It was the contracts that were appealing and what I set out to capture. Do you think I would have had a very different photograph if I had returned when the lighting was more even? I will return and take a number of images at different times to see.
I understand the same concern with ‘two kinds of implied triangle’ but I love that picture. I loved the site when I came across it, and in addition to finding the triangles I was seeking, I really wanted to record the image of what I saw. Creating a balanced image given the extremes of lighting between foreground and background was difficult. It required careful exposure to optimise (without artificial means), the foreground without burning out completely the background. It was the contracts that were appealing and what I set out to capture. Do you think I would have had a very different photograph if I had returned when the lighting was more even? I will return and take a number of images at different times to see.
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I’ll take a look again at the material and see how better it can meet
the assessment criteria.
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I am struggling with the Sketchbook concept for this course. I
understand its purpose for drawing or painting but haven’t really grasped how
it should be used for photography. Believe it or not I work completely paper
free as I have no permanent office and work entirely from a briefcase. I use a
laptop, tablet and smartphone all of which have access to the same data. I
always have my smartphone on me and it’s here that I jot down any thoughts or
reminders (be they work, personal or photographic). I can carry paper if the contents
of the sketchbook really are sketches, but to be frank I really don’t know what
I should be recording. Do you have an example that you could share with me?
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I said early on in the course that my engineering background would prove
a challenge. The reason my observations are matter of fact and rather like a
report is that there is no room for emotions, or opinion for that matter, when
commenting on technical issues. An experiment has to have demonstrable,
repeatable outcomes and reports have to reflect this. Aside from the technical
skills, photography as an art form is clearly very subjective and I currently
doubt the value of my opinion when a great deal of what I read is currently
beyond me. I became very frustrated when I read Cotton’s clear and unambiguous
statement of the meaning of Bolande’s ‘Globe’. Her view of the authors intent
is so strong that it doesn’t seem allow for any other interpretation. My
objective in canvassing the views of friends was to show there was either room
for interpretation, or that the declared intent was only understood by those
with superior insight, or indeed it was all bunkum. In my ultimate paragraph on the post I
challenge the supposed thought processes behind the creation of the images.
“This says that Jennifer Bolande thought “I want to explore human understanding from micro to macro-cosmic proportions”. “Through simple and subtle observation, I’m going to convey a sense of constrained human understanding”. Having seen the globe in someone’s window, Jennifer then goes on to think “capturing a photograph of that will draw attention to the way in which we receive knowledge about the world. That globe will show that we use dwarfed, simplified models.” “And the window will show that our views are only partial”.
If these preposition is true I feel confident to comment only on the technical aspects of the image. My opinion of the art I feel holds little value.
Personally, I am happier with the feedback from my friends on the subject. They take from the image what is resonant with them. To me they are all equally valid and demonstrates to me the value of art. One of provoking thought and emotions, and stimulating debate. My personal view on the image? The globe I don’t think is in an unusual location. Having raised 3 children, I am unsurprised about where anything is stored! I also doubt that the owner of the globe placed it on the window ledge with any significant meaning. Perhaps it was unwanted gift so its hidden behind the curtains. Perhaps it’s a child’s bedroom and putting it in the toy box would scratch its surface. Perhaps someone does use it as their principle means of understanding the geography of the world. Whilst this would indeed “show that we use dwarfed, simplified models”, but given that we all now use the internet, Google Earth and other less superficial tools, I doubt it. The globe today is primarily ornamental.
So. I am reserved about expressing my opinion on the art element until my grasp of its concepts improves!
“This says that Jennifer Bolande thought “I want to explore human understanding from micro to macro-cosmic proportions”. “Through simple and subtle observation, I’m going to convey a sense of constrained human understanding”. Having seen the globe in someone’s window, Jennifer then goes on to think “capturing a photograph of that will draw attention to the way in which we receive knowledge about the world. That globe will show that we use dwarfed, simplified models.” “And the window will show that our views are only partial”.
If these preposition is true I feel confident to comment only on the technical aspects of the image. My opinion of the art I feel holds little value.
Personally, I am happier with the feedback from my friends on the subject. They take from the image what is resonant with them. To me they are all equally valid and demonstrates to me the value of art. One of provoking thought and emotions, and stimulating debate. My personal view on the image? The globe I don’t think is in an unusual location. Having raised 3 children, I am unsurprised about where anything is stored! I also doubt that the owner of the globe placed it on the window ledge with any significant meaning. Perhaps it was unwanted gift so its hidden behind the curtains. Perhaps it’s a child’s bedroom and putting it in the toy box would scratch its surface. Perhaps someone does use it as their principle means of understanding the geography of the world. Whilst this would indeed “show that we use dwarfed, simplified models”, but given that we all now use the internet, Google Earth and other less superficial tools, I doubt it. The globe today is primarily ornamental.
So. I am reserved about expressing my opinion on the art element until my grasp of its concepts improves!
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Degas Andre Kertez are now on my reading list!
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I shall order the recommended print boxes. Should I send my work to you
in these or just when I prepare the final assessments?
Finally, I’ll try not to read into the assignments what isn’t there and
prepare the Colour assessment with that in mind.
Regards,
Mike
From: David Kinney [mailto:davidkinney-tutor@oca-uk.com]
Sent: 09 August 2012 14:11
To: Mike Harris
Subject: Assignment 2 feedback
Sent: 09 August 2012 14:11
To: Mike Harris
Subject: Assignment 2 feedback
Hi Mike
Please find
attached your feedback for the 2nd assignment. Again please read through
carefully. If there is anything which is not clear please let me
know. Apologies for the slight delay in getting this to you. Staff
holidays have impacted on the process.
I will send back
the images this week
regards
dave
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