I think this portrait is pretty interesting in comparison to the portrait of Clare. In this image there is a lot of contrast in Pedro's face - one side is well lit while the other is extremely dark. On the other hand, Clare's face in the other image was well lit and only her hair was really in shadow. I think this is interesting because it shows the different effects that can be generated with a similar light source just by moving the subject some and changing the angle of their head.
This photo is interesting because your eye is drawn to a different area than normally. Usually when a photo is presented to me of a person, I tend to look at the face. In this photo, my eye is first drawn down to the apron actually. But I still really like the shadow effect on Pedro's face. Once you do look at the face, though, it really draws you in with the incredible contrast between the two sides.
Grace, I completely agree. My eye was also first drawn to the apron in the color photo, likely because of the vibrancy of the red in contrast with his white shirt and the white wall behind him. I also really like the darkness on the side of his face and how it is a great contrast to the light on the other side, it gives the picture a very interesting almost mysterious feel, which I think is further enhanced by the presence of the clock over his head. Its as if the picture is indicating that time can stand still.
When Linda was took this picture, she emphasized my placement within the set a lot, especially in relation to the clock, the fire alarm, and the outlet. I think Natasha's comment about the clock almost as a comment on time was fairly astute, especially as the two other objects almost create a diagonal line that directly cuts across my body and gives the impression of stillness.
I think this portrait is pretty interesting in comparison to the portrait of Clare. In this image there is a lot of contrast in Pedro's face - one side is well lit while the other is extremely dark. On the other hand, Clare's face in the other image was well lit and only her hair was really in shadow. I think this is interesting because it shows the different effects that can be generated with a similar light source just by moving the subject some and changing the angle of their head.
ReplyDeleteThis photo is interesting because your eye is drawn to a different area than normally. Usually when a photo is presented to me of a person, I tend to look at the face. In this photo, my eye is first drawn down to the apron actually. But I still really like the shadow effect on Pedro's face. Once you do look at the face, though, it really draws you in with the incredible contrast between the two sides.
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DeleteI completely agree. My eye was also first drawn to the apron in the color photo, likely because of the vibrancy of the red in contrast with his white shirt and the white wall behind him. I also really like the darkness on the side of his face and how it is a great contrast to the light on the other side, it gives the picture a very interesting almost mysterious feel, which I think is further enhanced by the presence of the clock over his head. Its as if the picture is indicating that time can stand still.
When Linda was took this picture, she emphasized my placement within the set a lot, especially in relation to the clock, the fire alarm, and the outlet. I think Natasha's comment about the clock almost as a comment on time was fairly astute, especially as the two other objects almost create a diagonal line that directly cuts across my body and gives the impression of stillness.
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