I love the soft sepia tones in this because they give a warm feel to the photograph. Even though I do not know the age of the photo, the sepia tone makes it look nostalgic and adds character to the girls face. She looks like a historic figure from someone's family tree. Altogether the image is charming and dream-like.
Henri Cartier-Bresson
This photo screams 'perfection'; the time spent preparing for exactly the right moment is incredible. It reminds me of a magician's trick, giving the illusion that the man is running on water. The composition is good, the fence separates the top third of the picture and the man is positioned on the right hand third, demonstrating the rule of thirds. There is also a sense of impending misfortune for the man as jumps ship; the viewer can clearly guess what happens next. This makes the photo light hearted and humorous.
Francesca Woodman
I find this image to be very disturbing. The woman's movements show her to be running in terror from a persuer the viewer cannot see. However, she is trapped behind the fireplace and can't escape. Upon closer inspection you can see that the woman is slightly overweight, perhaps instead of running from a physical enemy she is actually trying to escape her insecurities. This is further supported by the way she hides her face from view. The run down building works well with this idea of insecurity and fear. The photo as a whole makes the viewer feel uncomfortable.
No comments:
Post a Comment