What stands out to me most in these portraits is the contrast between what seems most dominant in the color photo and what is most dominant in the black and white photos. I am intrigued with how the window of the door frames his head in the picture and how the brown of the door emphasizes this in the color picture, while I feel like the impact of this is dulled in the black and white photo. I also feel that the light coming from the window is more greatly emphasized in the color photo and plays a greater role in the entirety of the photo when presented in color.
I vastly prefer the black and white version of this particular photo. The narrative that I get from this photo is one of Travis praying. I don't know if Travis is a religious person or not, but this photo makes it appear that he is deep in prayer and in his own world. The lighting on his face draws attention to the fact that his eyes and closed beneath his glasses and his face looks serene. The darkness behind him contrasts with the light in front of him which sets the scene for prayer and leaving ones sins behind. What a powerful photo!
I really love how the lighter portion of the window is behind the unlit back of Travis's head and the darker portion of the window is behind the front of his face which is lit well. I don't know if this was intentional or not but it makes his had really stand out and is a great effect. I also agree with Grace that the black and white version of this photo is significantly better. I think this is because it really emphasizes the lighting (I've said this before, I know). The fact that part of the window frame is in the shot is also pretty neat because it gives you a sense of the light source.
I remember that Linda emphasized placement and the background a lot in her pictures. What strikes me the most is that Travis's upper body rests in front of the mirrored part of the door, creating almost a frame-like environment. For one, it does make his face stand out, but most importantly it adds depth to the image. I think the intention of setting the model in that location was to emphasize the geometrical lines of the figure as well (notice how the tubes in the ceiling are exactly perpendicular to the photographer). This symmetry gives the image a very gracious sensation, allowing for even further highlighting of Travis's pensive perspective.
The black and white picture is way better than the color version of the photo. It ads more contrast, and makes Travis seem more intense, as if he's meditating or preparing for a competition/game. The light from the window allows you to see the details on Travis' face, such as his closed eyes and determined look on his face (imo).
What stands out to me most in these portraits is the contrast between what seems most dominant in the color photo and what is most dominant in the black and white photos. I am intrigued with how the window of the door frames his head in the picture and how the brown of the door emphasizes this in the color picture, while I feel like the impact of this is dulled in the black and white photo. I also feel that the light coming from the window is more greatly emphasized in the color photo and plays a greater role in the entirety of the photo when presented in color.
ReplyDeleteI vastly prefer the black and white version of this particular photo. The narrative that I get from this photo is one of Travis praying. I don't know if Travis is a religious person or not, but this photo makes it appear that he is deep in prayer and in his own world. The lighting on his face draws attention to the fact that his eyes and closed beneath his glasses and his face looks serene. The darkness behind him contrasts with the light in front of him which sets the scene for prayer and leaving ones sins behind. What a powerful photo!
ReplyDeleteI really love how the lighter portion of the window is behind the unlit back of Travis's head and the darker portion of the window is behind the front of his face which is lit well. I don't know if this was intentional or not but it makes his had really stand out and is a great effect. I also agree with Grace that the black and white version of this photo is significantly better. I think this is because it really emphasizes the lighting (I've said this before, I know). The fact that part of the window frame is in the shot is also pretty neat because it gives you a sense of the light source.
ReplyDeleteI remember that Linda emphasized placement and the background a lot in her pictures. What strikes me the most is that Travis's upper body rests in front of the mirrored part of the door, creating almost a frame-like environment. For one, it does make his face stand out, but most importantly it adds depth to the image. I think the intention of setting the model in that location was to emphasize the geometrical lines of the figure as well (notice how the tubes in the ceiling are exactly perpendicular to the photographer). This symmetry gives the image a very gracious sensation, allowing for even further highlighting of Travis's pensive perspective.
ReplyDeleteThe black and white picture is way better than the color version of the photo. It ads more contrast, and makes Travis seem more intense, as if he's meditating or preparing for a competition/game. The light from the window allows you to see the details on Travis' face, such as his closed eyes and determined look on his face (imo).
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