Black and White Photography - Scotland

Black and White Photography 

Although the stark difference between the black and white tones within the image is both romantic and alluring, I am particularly intrigued by the "nature" filter that was placed over the top of them, as it creates a de-familiarity or distortion with in  the work, that adds to the inherent feeling of strangeness, of which I am completely in-love with.

Giants Causeway - Scotland

Giants Causeway 

This image was taken on the island of Staffa in Scotland, A completely awe inducing place, with strange rock formations that cover a large portion of the island. I upon editing the image I took a particular interest in how the colours of a picture tell you how to to feel about it. I personality find the first image to be the most successful as the clarity of it is heightened, allowing for a crisper image that creates the feeling of seeing more then the naked eye would. 

Woods Photography

Woods Photography

I took these photographs, to illustrate a feeling of  confusion, as the branches twist and tangle they show us different pathways, like the highways of life some pathways are heavily trend, whilst others only take a few along there journey. The colours portrayed within these photographs are muted, earthy tones, the bending of the branches appear to be leading us into the undergrowth into another realm.

The staff like branch has shamanic qualities to it, as if it would be use to bestow ancient  remedies on, or used in a ceremonial or ritualistic fashion, much as the image conjurers up  narratives of totem poles, used by the Native Americans to depict characteristics of each clan, so does the bark tell a a story of the Woods it came from, allowing the viewer to feel spiritual connected to the forests. 

National Park Photography

These images and taken from a national park in Scotland, 

I have taken inspiration from the textual forms in particular as a form of poetry, and will continue drawing on them for inspiration through out my practise, as interacting with nature is a reoccurring theme for me.

Music Boxes research

Thinking about how the sound of a music box has a whimsical quality to it,  that fascinates us even today. I have ordered myself a hole punch music box so that I might be able to bring my own tunes to life in this manner. Until then, I have been looking into the mechanics behind the music box,

Here are some useful and informative videos I looked at when starting the think about building my own music box.

Pop Up Letter Exhibition

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anger Letter box

I was asked to edit a plain white envelope, into a exhibition entry. It was key that the modification be only to the inside of the envelope. After considering my options, with limited time available, I chose to keep it simple, and looked for something readily available in my current location, I've always been interesting in found art, and how any object can possess a plethora of  new readings, when taken away from the familiar and defamiliarised. So I ripped out a page from a photography magazine.

 My thought from there on:

 The connotations of the envelope, = post. The clear flap = letter box. The angry peering face, produces a  darker reading to postal worker? 

Conveying a sense of foreboding, as we wonder who is at the door? Can they see us? I used the latch of the window to elevate this reading higher, the bar suggests a prisoner, and is connected to perceive DANGER!!!

Tree Reflection Photographs

Tree Reflections

I took these images as they highlight to me the "in-between" of mortality, the pooling of the water has ritualistic qualities to it that coupled alongside the grey scale of the image, suggests that there is never any absolutes within this matter. The reflective nature of the water acts as a mirror, that shows different perspectives of life around us. It is merely down to us as to where we stand.

The stark black and white photographs, portray a macabre metaphorical link to mortality, the composition speaks of two worlds reaching out to one another. In further association, questions of reality, can be gleamed from its surface.  However the delicate nature of the branches provide a sense of beauty to contrast any darker readings. The stones surrounding its edges, appear as speckles of star dust. Adding to the dreamy fluidity of the image.

By editing the image a little, I was able to experiment with different feelings through colour. Allowing me to change the reading of the image. The dark green filter shows a more earthy reading, conjuring words such as; organic, sustainable, biodegradable, murky, and reliable. The yellow lines of the road, provide a harmonious contrast, that adds colour without distracting to much from the piece all together.





















 The blue image has a silent moodiness about it, However the pool itself appears mystical, as if it has some sort of supernatural qualities. As I gaze into the image it draws me in closer, until I can imagine dipping my toes into the pool, seeing the ripples flow out, as if I was being considered by the water itself. There is a sense of fantasy within these images, of which I am in awe of. A romance, of the imaginary which makes one feel as if they were a child again, playing in and out of multiply worlds.