Attempt One: Test shooting

Glider

By Annabel Clifton

I like this image as the colour is really nice between the cloud, and the position of the glider. However this is ineffective as there is too much noise in this image due to zoom being used on the camera. If I was to do this again I would work on this point. Also the simplicity of it I would keep and try to capture again. This fits in with the topic due to gliding being a wild activity.

                                                         Hot Air Balloon
                                                      By Annabel Clifton

Again the simplicity capture in this image is agreeable but the image lacks in detail which could be improved on future outings. The colour of the sky and barn captured is nice, however if the balloon was more vibrant the photograph would work a lot better as there would be more focus on the subject and not the shed. However I do like the almost silhouette of the barn in this image and feel it mutes it down to put the attention on the balloon. Again I have inturpreted the topic in an activity being wild.

Retreat

By Annabel Clifton

This picture is effective as the track leads the eye into the rest of the image. The opening at the end of the field is also pleasing to the eye as then the picture continues until the horizon. I also like the shadow of the puppy as it adds a new depth to the photograph, and the pose that the puppy is positioned in is perfect that complments the composition. The lighting is also very good as it was around 7pm in summer it created lovely shadows. To improve this next time a lower angle may work better so there is more focus on the puppy.

                                                                    Sunset
                                                              By Annabel Clifton

Here I experimented with silhouettes by playing with the aperture on the camera. I found by ignoring the lightmeter reading and increasing the aperture a silhouette formed. The hot air balloon image inspired me to photograph this more. The colours capture, i think, are beautiful in the sky and has captured sweeping clouds across the sky. I also like the plant's silhouette, which embellishes the blackened outline.


 

Thorne Bush

                                                                   By Annabel Clifton


This was my first attempt at macro photography in this project. The branch going across at the top of the photograph works with the whole thing. Also the composition of the branch going across so it fills the whole fame is good. I also like how detailed the thorns have come out, matching well with the "wild" theme. Next time I should try a much larger close up of just one thorn as i think this may be interesting, and generally work on my angles. I wanted to capture the thorns though you could actually feel them, this is why I chose macro.

Puppy

                                                                        By Annabel Clifton

 

Ted in his wildest side... his destructive mode, poseing for the camera. The black and white effect here I have used to symbolised the tiredness and drainedness left by these wild moods on the house and people. the black and white effect also helps to draw attention to the paper in his mouth and his little black nose. this photograph would be improved if he posed more, for example cocked his head to one side. the rule of thirds can be applied to this image due to where I have placed his head, making the image agreeable to the eye.

Flowers

By Annabel Clifton

 

This is my least favourite image of my test shoot. Due to the sunny contitions i could have controlled better with equiptment such as a lens hood, it bleached out the detail here making this macro shot rubbish. To improve this next time i could reduce its depth of feild making it even more shallower so that only one or two flowers are in focus. Whilst doing this i would control the light better. Maybe I would use a better flower, as this type would look better in monochrome.

Pimm's O'clock

By Annabel Clifton

 

I wanted to capture the freshness of summer in a photograph which i think Pimm's does well. Also the juicey look of the orange captures the "you can almost taste it" sense, which is also a freshness aspect. The out of focus aspect of this photograph was a happy accident, however i feel it enhances the juiceyness of the fruit and is a technique i shall apply in the future. The swirls of Pimm's at the bottom of the photograph adds more detail. Maybe this would also worked with better focusing however.