Project 8- Surrealism and Photomontage

For this project I cut and pasted images to create something completely different. I liked the idea of having a normal setting with a twist/ adding something that doesn't belong. 

Surrealism-

Surrealism is a mix between 

dream and reality. The artists paint illogical scenes with photographic precision using techniques that allowed the unconscious to express itself and/or an idea/concept.

Adrian Limani

Sarolta Ban

Thomas Barbéy

Project 7 - Alternative Processes

Daguerreotype

A daguerreotype is an old type of photograph that is made on a piece of silver or a silver-covered copper plate. I transformed my photo of flowers into I daguerrotype. The texture layer really transformed the feeling of the photograph.

Gum Bichromate

This photo I added different colored layers such as green, yellow, brown and black to bring out the different parts of the photo. The trees have a yellow tint, the house has a brown tint, and the sky is black tint.

                                         

Cyanotype

A cyanotype is a photographic blueprint. I cropped the photo and put a layer of texture from watercolor paper to give the photo an older feel.

Project 6- Image Techniques

Multiple Exposure

For this photo I took multiple shots while the crane was in motion. I slightly of set each image so it would be easy to see the movement. The photo is set in black and white to make the image more simplistic and bring the viewers attention to the crane. 

High Dynamic Range

 This photo was difficult to edit. I wanted it to be clear and realistic. When I took this photo there were lots of shadows with the sun shining from the left. I brought out the greens/blue slightly and added a yellow tint. 

Panorama

I took this photo is made up of photos from my swim meets at the Mt. Hood Community College. This photo was extremely busy with colors so I turned it black and white. I love how I was able to turn the water a clear/white color. Through the water you can see the lines at the bottom of the pool.

Project 5- Basic PhotoShop and Camera Controls

Photo Emulation

Project 4- Balance and Contrast

For this project I experimented with showing contrast through scale, color, texture, and value. These kaleidoscopes are made up photos that show a lot texture. The first kaleidoscope is build from a rock wall. I edited the photo in Lightroom to show the contrast in the rocks colors. The second kaleidoscope is a set of stairs with leaves piled up in the left corner. I brought out the colors in the photo and then rotated each to make a unique pattern. The last kaleidoscope is a photo of a fountain wall. I changed the colors entirely and rotated it to create a pattern.

These triptychs are made up of some old and new photos. The fist triptych is from a park. I really liked this one because it shows symmetrical balance. I also edited each photo to have bright colors in the front and more washed towards the back. The second triptych is made up from the British Columbia Parliament building and the statue of Liberty. Both photos I took last summer when traveling. I like this triptych because the teal color pop and it has symmetrical balance. The photos of last triptych are all from a play ground. For this triptych I brought out one color in each photo.

For this diptych I used two photos I took when I was in Washington DC. The first photo is from a ceiling of a museum that reminded me of caging. Next to the vibrant leafs it reminds me of a garden. The second diptych is is from a water fountain. I edited it in Lightroom so only some colors would stand out.