My Morning Walk

Firstly, I determined what the focus of my photographs were going to be. In order to remain organised, I composed the pictures elements according to my points of interest that I came across. The elements of my photographs have been arranged with the consideration of several factors in order to create harmonious wholes. My aim was to take photographs which would work together to produce a desired statement - in this case a sense of peace and harmony. It is said to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye if the elements within the work are arranged in a balanced and compositional way.

 The curved lines within these photographs create a sense of flow within the images - making them more aesthetically pleasing as they are associated with soft things. This provides a greater dynamic influence in the photographs. The curved lines within the images also give grated shadows - this paired with soft-directional lighting results in a very harmonious line structure within pictures.

Oblique lines within the water of the photographs and often also the grassy banking convey a sense of movement. This makes the photographs appear more 'wild' and natural.

Colour is often associated with particular moods, in this case the natural green and brown colours within the image contrasted with the natural light from the sun reflecting on the water creates a sense of peace. The white can be said to symbolise the purity of the natural running water.



Oblique Lines



    

Natural Light

                    

The distance from the intended subject (in most cases in these photographs the subject is the stream), also effects whether the photograph is actually a scenic view or of something in particular. Positioning also effects how the viewers eye is led around the image. For example, in the photograph above the eye is attracted to the light being reflected in the water before gradually taking in the entire image as it is in central position and also stands out against the more 'dull' natural colours. Where as in most of the photographs above the eye doesn't just focus on mainly one part of the image but is led around both the foreground and background.

The overall effect of these photographs reflect my mood on my walk this morning - it gives the viewer a sense of peace and harmony - and perhaps of being at one with nature along and the natural. The realistic imagery also gives the viewer a sense of actually being there.