The first picture is of a person playing guitar, though only the torso can be seen, but with blurred motion so that the fingers seem to be flying across the strings. Because they are in the foreground and the light seems to be concentrated there, the fingers are the focal point, and are nicely placed in an intersection for the rule of thirds. Almost everything else is in focus. The picture gives the impression of a musician intent on the music for the sake of music due to its informal setting. This is a well constructed picture because the motion blur adds to rather than distracts from what is happening. -Allie Dahl
In the second picture the use of leading lines and selective focus draws my attention down the neck of the guitar, making it look longer than it actually is. The fold of the blanket continues the line beyond the neck of the guitar. It is published in black and white, lending a very elegant feel to the picture. The simplicity and clarity of the picture make it appealing to look at, but I think that not having the near hand in focus distracted slightly from the elegance. -Allie Dahl
In the last picture the focus shifts from the guitar to the person playing it as the hand is clearly in focus and everything else just fades in the background. The clear difference of light and shadow give it a very dramatic feel and center my attention on the hand. The clarity of the hand and the way the veins stand out speak to me of the humanness of the musician. I think this picture is aesthetically and emotionally pleasing.
I really like your pictures. I think the last 2 would look better in color. (Larissa)
ReplyDeleteThe first picture is of a person playing guitar, though only the torso can be seen, but with blurred motion so that the fingers seem to be flying across the strings. Because they are in the foreground and the light seems to be concentrated there, the fingers are the focal point, and are nicely placed in an intersection for the rule of thirds. Almost everything else is in focus. The picture gives the impression of a musician intent on the music for the sake of music due to its informal setting. This is a well constructed picture because the motion blur adds to rather than distracts from what is happening. -Allie Dahl
ReplyDeleteIn the second picture the use of leading lines and selective focus draws my attention down the neck of the guitar, making it look longer than it actually is. The fold of the blanket continues the line beyond the neck of the guitar. It is published in black and white, lending a very elegant feel to the picture. The simplicity and clarity of the picture make it appealing to look at, but I think that not having the near hand in focus distracted slightly from the elegance. -Allie Dahl
ReplyDeleteIn the last picture the focus shifts from the guitar to the person playing it as the hand is clearly in focus and everything else just fades in the background. The clear difference of light and shadow give it a very dramatic feel and center my attention on the hand. The clarity of the hand and the way the veins stand out speak to me of the humanness of the musician. I think this picture is aesthetically and emotionally pleasing.
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