Blog #2: Shallow Depth of Field and Smooth Texture
1. Which photo is the strongest of the 5? What drew your attention to that photo?
The strongest photo is #5. The lights catch the eye of the viewer and interests the mind. The contrast between the bright gold subject and dark background add perspective to the image. The smooth texture also creates more of a soft image.
2. What type of depth does it have (small/shallow OR large/deep). Is the main subject of the photo evident?
This photo has a shallow depth of field. The lights are in the foreground and capture the attention of the viewer. The photographer made the image captivating by making the smooth lights stand out from the background.
3. What do you see as the most innovative and creative aspects of the photo? (Did he/she capture an interesting angle? Eye catching light, contrast, dynamic colors, or textures?)
There are many elements that bring this photo together. Starting with the smooth texture of the bulb, and the light itself. They immediately catch the viewer’s eye. There is also implied line between each light. This makes the viewer’s eye dance around the image. The angle also gives a clear subject with brings together the photo.
4. Did the photographer follow composition techniques like the rule of thirds, shallow depth of field, and/or high/low angle? If not, were the rules broken successfully (does the picture still look good)?
The photographer created a shallow depth of field. They also used the rule of thirds and put the subject in the upper right side of the photo. The low angle adds perspective to the subject that fits will with the contrast of the background.
5. Do elements like emphasis and/or lines take your the eye around the whole image? Explain how and give an example.
The implied line made of the bulbs and light take the viewer throughout the image. Not only are they bright and stand out, but they make the viewer explore the whole photo.
