I like the grunge, but I would stray from urban graffiti and explore more urban decay like in number 5. Props on the framing- I can't stand awkward cropping, but your frames are flawless. Overall, my favorite is number 6- Nice definition in the scratches and intriguing character...
Hey David. Photo 1 is my favorite here. It was the first picture and caught my attention immediately. After looking through all the picture it made me want to go back and explore more to see things I may have missed the first time through.
The first thing I asked myself was "where is he" so it certainly was a mystery to me which obviously is an important aspect of the assignment. I also liked the framing including a lot of the ceiling which has some interesting objects on it/the walls. My eyes kept getting drawn back to the "$14 the hard way" very cool photo. I like what you did with the light source from the ceiling and still captured the shadows being casted as a result. The graffiti adds a cool aspect to the picture being an art form within an art form, well done. I like the contrast in the picture, with the difference in color and brightness of objects that we see in the same field of view.
I enjoy the graffiti, but would also recommend staying away from it as well. I find it hard not to take photos of it since it is so popular in this city - however, use your imagination to explore new things!
I am trying to figure out how you shot number 11, I like it a lot. I enjoy that it is not a direct photo but still a self portrait. I like that it is unclear. Number 7, is interesting. Did you put this elmo in the fence or was it already there?
David, I like your unique style! That being said, I agree with Emily, you should focus less graffiti and more decay. I am intrigued by #5, of all of your photographs this stands out most to me. This may be partly because when I was little my step-father had a giant safe about this size in our basement and it gave me just as many creepy vibes as this piece gives me.
On the subjective and more personal side of this critique I enjoy how it is just slightly ajar, feeding to the mystery. If it was open we would see the insides and if it was closed we might feel completely locked out. I also find the isolation and disregard of the box symbolic.
As far as construction, usually I would say that if this photo might do better off centered or at a different angle. I am not sure – but I would have been interested to see if my preference would change. However, I don’t think that it takes away from the photo with the box being in the center because there is depth around it with the background which I find a key part of this photo. Also, the way the light hits the box from the right throws it of center by changing the focus.
Overall, good photo. I enjoyed the interesting connection I had with this photo. Pretty, sure I was the only kid I knew who had a giant safe that looked like this in my basement so the connection may just be unique to me.
Hey David, i like your urban and grunge style/approach here.My favorite and the photo that will get my vote is number 5. Seems like a really cool place to shoot and this old safe is pretty rad with all this decay and peeling paint. I think the little bit of surroundings we see around the main subject almost makes for a frame. So great job cropping. Interesting self-portraits too!
You have a really interesting style of photography. My favorite here is actually #10 even though it could be a little brighter and more defined. This photography really caught my attention and I still can't quite figure out what it is. Really like the angle and use of reflective light. Nice job!
I think the best thing about your photos is how well you show your style. I probably have to go with #5 as my favorite because of the light source on the object. The contrast you used really adds a lot to the lighting. The rust that chipping away at the object gives a great texture.
Great photos. A lot of them really made me question "What is it?" In fact, after looking over and over, a lot of them, I still don't know what they are. LOL. My favorite one is #10. It is dark and light at the same time, I don't really know what it is yet the lines and lighting capture my attention.
Hey David~ Overall, really great mysterious pictures. Out of everyones I've seen so far your pictures have captured the most mysteriousness.
#7 really connected with me. The stuffed animal weaved into the fence brings me to the feeling of living in Philadelphia. So many nice, beautiful things are happening around us and sometimes (especially in North Philly) these nice, beautiful things get put in a different light and are seen in a grunge, off-putting way, like the stuffed animal for example. What makes the stuffed animal even more mysterious is the fact that it's waving at me...
The framing of the photo is interesting. You can tell that the stuffed animal in a fence is in front of someones house or abandoned house. Great job with the composition.
The subject matter in your photos is very interesting to me. You were really able to capture mystery in your photos. Number 7 was my favorite because it made me wonder how the stuffed animal came to arrive in that spot.
I really like how high the contrast is set in all of these photos. It makes the series into one cohesive work in lieu of a group of random photographs. A photo that appealed to me the most was number 7. The muppet characters are a figure that we all recognize upon first glance but we begin to wonder, why is it in the gate? What child left it there? Is it missing or just lost? One begins to truly examine this photo and create a story in their mind.
Hey David- Your photos are refreshingly different for most other peoples. They are intresting and I enjoyed the ones that deal with pieces falling apart like in number five. I would try to maybe get a little more light into the photos so that they can have more contrast and depth but i did like how you framed them. I look forward to seeing what you shoot in the next projects.
I like the grunge, but I would stray from urban graffiti and explore more urban decay like in number 5. Props on the framing- I can't stand awkward cropping, but your frames are flawless. Overall, my favorite is number 6- Nice definition in the scratches and intriguing character...
ReplyDeleteHey David. Photo 1 is my favorite here. It was the first picture and caught my attention immediately. After looking through all the picture it made me want to go back and explore more to see things I may have missed the first time through.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I asked myself was "where is he" so it certainly was a mystery to me which obviously is an important aspect of the assignment. I also liked the framing including a lot of the ceiling which has some interesting objects on it/the walls. My eyes kept getting drawn back to the "$14 the hard way" very cool photo. I like what you did with the light source from the ceiling and still captured the shadows being casted as a result. The graffiti adds a cool aspect to the picture being an art form within an art form, well done. I like the contrast in the picture, with the difference in color and brightness of objects that we see in the same field of view.
I enjoy the graffiti, but would also recommend staying away from it as well. I find it hard not to take photos of it since it is so popular in this city - however, use your imagination to explore new things!
ReplyDeleteI am trying to figure out how you shot number 11, I like it a lot. I enjoy that it is not a direct photo but still a self portrait. I like that it is unclear.
Number 7, is interesting. Did you put this elmo in the fence or was it already there?
ReplyDeleteDavid, I like your unique style! That being said, I agree with Emily, you should focus less graffiti and more decay. I am intrigued by #5, of all of your photographs this stands out most to me. This may be partly because when I was little my step-father had a giant safe about this size in our basement and it gave me just as many creepy vibes as this piece gives me.
On the subjective and more personal side of this critique I enjoy how it is just slightly ajar, feeding to the mystery. If it was open we would see the insides and if it was closed we might feel completely locked out. I also find the isolation and disregard of the box symbolic.
As far as construction, usually I would say that if this photo might do better off centered or at a different angle. I am not sure – but I would have been interested to see if my preference would change. However, I don’t think that it takes away from the photo with the box being in the center because there is depth around it with the background which I find a key part of this photo. Also, the way the light hits the box from the right throws it of center by changing the focus.
Overall, good photo. I enjoyed the interesting connection I had with this photo. Pretty, sure I was the only kid I knew who had a giant safe that looked like this in my basement so the connection may just be unique to me.
Hey David, i like your urban and grunge style/approach here.My favorite and the photo that will get my vote is number 5. Seems like a really cool place to shoot and this old safe is pretty rad with all this decay and peeling paint. I think the little bit of surroundings we see around the main subject almost makes for a frame. So great job cropping. Interesting self-portraits too!
ReplyDeleteHey David!
ReplyDeleteYou have a really interesting style of photography. My favorite here is actually #10 even though it could be a little brighter and more defined. This photography really caught my attention and I still can't quite figure out what it is. Really like the angle and use of reflective light. Nice job!
I think the best thing about your photos is how well you show your style. I probably have to go with #5 as my favorite because of the light source on the object. The contrast you used really adds a lot to the lighting. The rust that chipping away at the object gives a great texture.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. A lot of them really made me question "What is it?" In fact, after looking over and over, a lot of them, I still don't know what they are. LOL. My favorite one is #10. It is dark and light at the same time, I don't really know what it is yet the lines and lighting capture my attention.
ReplyDeleteHey David~
ReplyDeleteOverall, really great mysterious pictures. Out of everyones I've seen so far your pictures have captured the most mysteriousness.
#7 really connected with me. The stuffed animal weaved into the fence brings me to the feeling of living in Philadelphia. So many nice, beautiful things are happening around us and sometimes (especially in North Philly) these nice, beautiful things get put in a different light and are seen in a grunge, off-putting way, like the stuffed animal for example. What makes the stuffed animal even more mysterious is the fact that it's waving at me...
The framing of the photo is interesting. You can tell that the stuffed animal in a fence is in front of someones house or abandoned house. Great job with the composition.
David -
ReplyDeleteThe subject matter in your photos is very interesting to me. You were really able to capture mystery in your photos. Number 7 was my favorite because it made me wonder how the stuffed animal came to arrive in that spot.
David,
ReplyDeleteI really like how high the contrast is set in all of these photos. It makes the series into one cohesive work in lieu of a group of random photographs. A photo that appealed to me the most was number 7. The muppet characters are a figure that we all recognize upon first glance but we begin to wonder, why is it in the gate? What child left it there? Is it missing or just lost? One begins to truly examine this photo and create a story in their mind.
Great job.
Hey David-
ReplyDeleteYour photos are refreshingly different for most other peoples. They are intresting and I enjoyed the ones that deal with pieces falling apart like in number five. I would try to maybe get a little more light into the photos so that they can have more contrast and depth but i did like how you framed them. I look forward to seeing what you shoot in the next projects.