The broken lines of the dark grey block by the black parts work really well in implying the use of a broken glass negative. The double exposure was a good idea but a little distracting, especially in the areas of the face and the bottom exposure should be blurred more in order to help the viewer process the image.
I really like this composition! I think that it works well but I think that the double exposure isn't working as well as I want it to. It's a nice touch and a dope concept I think that it just needs to be tweeked so that it don't look like you just copy and pasted the layer on top of itself.
You succeeded in adding the agitation marks of the chemicals along the outer edges. One thing I would try to go back and edit a little more is the edges of the double exposure. Blurring the lines up between the two overlays will make the movement of the body seem a little more natural.
I love this composition! I think it really creates a statement about masculinity and femininity through time. Two suggestions to really push it further: Find that focal point within the figure. Right now, everything is still blurred, so maybe focus really nice and sharply on the face and arms, and leave the rest blurred. Also, I'd work a little more on the distressing on the lower right corner, just to make it seem a little more natural.
The distressed borders around this photograph look authentic because of the complex layers of brush textures that mimic the wet collodion plate examples we looked at in class. The thick black strokes that break the lower corners and top edge of the composition create a harmonious balance with the position of the seated figure. The way the light catches the folds of the fabric is ghostly and beautiful, feelings that are emphasized by the figures gaze and contrasted by the non-sensical outfit. Awesome photo!!
I agree about the focal point comment. It's a busy composition so it would benefit from more depth. Choosing the face and arms as a focal point and blurring the back more of the outfit would help the viewers eye be drawn to what is quite obviously the main intention behind this composition.
Love the outer edged chemical distress as well as the cracks, so good! I agree with some comments that the double exposure could appear more fluid, but thats just some slight PS tweaking. The lighting on the fabric of the dress is greatttt:)
I think one of my favorite aspects of this subject is the range of depth between the highlights and shadows, and the overall richness of the tonality. It definitely evokes a film noir/german expressionist atmosphere to it's handling of light and shadow, which is an effect that is often lost in post color conversions to black and white.
The broken lines of the dark grey block by the black parts work really well in implying the use of a broken glass negative. The double exposure was a good idea but a little distracting, especially in the areas of the face and the bottom exposure should be blurred more in order to help the viewer process the image.
ReplyDeleteI really like this composition! I think that it works well but I think that the double exposure isn't working as well as I want it to. It's a nice touch and a dope concept I think that it just needs to be tweeked so that it don't look like you just copy and pasted the layer on top of itself.
ReplyDeleteYou succeeded in adding the agitation marks of the chemicals along the outer edges. One thing I would try to go back and edit a little more is the edges of the double exposure. Blurring the lines up between the two overlays will make the movement of the body seem a little more natural.
ReplyDeleteI love this composition! I think it really creates a statement about masculinity and femininity through time. Two suggestions to really push it further: Find that focal point within the figure. Right now, everything is still blurred, so maybe focus really nice and sharply on the face and arms, and leave the rest blurred. Also, I'd work a little more on the distressing on the lower right corner, just to make it seem a little more natural.
ReplyDeleteThe distressed borders around this photograph look authentic because of the complex layers of brush textures that mimic the wet collodion plate examples we looked at in class. The thick black strokes that break the lower corners and top edge of the composition create a harmonious balance with the position of the seated figure. The way the light catches the folds of the fabric is ghostly and beautiful, feelings that are emphasized by the figures gaze and contrasted by the non-sensical outfit. Awesome photo!!
ReplyDeleteI agree about the focal point comment. It's a busy composition so it would benefit from more depth. Choosing the face and arms as a focal point and blurring the back more of the outfit would help the viewers eye be drawn to what is quite obviously the main intention behind this composition.
ReplyDeleteLove the outer edged chemical distress as well as the cracks, so good! I agree with some comments that the double exposure could appear more fluid, but thats just some slight PS tweaking. The lighting on the fabric of the dress is greatttt:)
ReplyDeleteI think one of my favorite aspects of this subject is the range of depth between the highlights and shadows, and the overall richness of the tonality. It definitely evokes a film noir/german expressionist atmosphere to it's handling of light and shadow, which is an effect that is often lost in post color conversions to black and white.
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