senior exx ONE

  #1) My first composed image, photographed during a low tide at Wind 'N Sea Beach in the La Jolla area, merges texture, complimentary colors, shapes and lines all together. The grainy rock against the subtle water and defined sea weed all contrast each other but still have a unique and aesthetic look. The composition of the image is intentional of course, with a two thirds/one thirds concept in mind when editing. The lighting is warm and is dark or light in certain areas. There are shadows and reflections and gleams of light making this photo very versatile.
  #2) This image was what I based my theme off of. It was the first image where I sliced photos and edited them together, to create the sequence concept I had been leaning towards. My idea changed after I started shooting at other locations, but at the time of editing this, I was sure my theme would be the elements and giving others the opportunity to see what one would not normally see by putting different pictures together. Now I feel my theme is a combination of the elements of nature as well as landscape along with the element of society's modern day structure. My theme is fairly strong, and all I  need to keep doing is figure out photoshop and shoot in more locations.


 (WHAT I ORIGINALLY WROTE: Here is an image, still in the process of editing of course, but my concept is for every three pictures, they will be one. This is the central idea of this is I would like the images to be in a sequence, such as this, and connect with each other in some way. These pictures were all taken in the same location and all incorporate the elements of the beach. The kelp that falls when the tied goes down, the reflection of today's society in the sitting water, and the rocks that have been reduced to sand and/or shaped and imprinted by the crashing waves. I'm still working on it, I need to find ways for my other images to connect, without Ms. Miles' help. She practically did everything, and I use her as a crutch too much. But I'm learning! And I'm trying!
  My idea is like, to photograph things I love, or places where I have fond memories. This beach is where I spent a good portion of my childhood and I love it so much. I try to showcase all of the wonderful qualities of this place, showing the elements and details of location. My ideas have changed throughout the process of this. I'm still working on what I want my theme to me and how I will convey it. I have a good abundance of photos I can use, so my direction can only get better. I hope.)