Description
1. What was your first impression when
viewing the photo?
I liked the scene of children having fun
2. What does the work look like to
you?
It looks like a happy moment in time
It looks like a happy moment in time
3. What is the subject of the photo?
Children blowing bubbles in a concrete urban alley
Children blowing bubbles in a concrete urban alley
4. What textures, colors, and shapes
are there?
Walls have flat surfaces but the concrete being dirty provides texture as it's black and white. The foreground has soft rounded shapes of bubbles which provide a contrast
Walls have flat surfaces but the concrete being dirty provides texture as it's black and white. The foreground has soft rounded shapes of bubbles which provide a contrast
5. What about line, forms and space?
Straight lines of the edges of buildings create a perspective that opens up space for the children in the foreground while seeing how narrow the space is in the distance
Straight lines of the edges of buildings create a perspective that opens up space for the children in the foreground while seeing how narrow the space is in the distance
Analysis:
- What stands out and draws your eye in this photo
Bubbles and lines of buildings
- How is the photograph organized in terms of design elements (line, space, etc)
Straight
lines of the edges of buildings create a perspective that opens up
space for the children in the foreground while seeing how narrow the
space is in the distance. We see the children enjoying themselves despite this enclosed space.
- What about contrast, rhythm, balance, proportion?
There is a contrast of flat walls and straight lines with the soft rounded shapes of bubbles and children.
Interpretation
- What is the photo about
Showing children having fun in an urban environment
- What is the message of the photographer?
the humanity of children in oppressive urban spaces
- Does the photo have a purpose?
to show the message of the photographer
- What feelings do you get from the photo?
bittersweet sentiment that children are beautiful but they are sometimes raised in ugly places
- Does it remind you of something?
Nothing in particular.
Evaluation
- Did your first impression change, and why?
no, it didn't, everything is pretty obvious
- Do you think it is a successful photo?
yes, all children are blowing a perfect bubble
- Is it unique?
yes, you could maybe imitate it, but never perfectly
- Could you do it better?
no, I don't think so
- Can you readily understand the subject matter, and do the design elements (space, form, line, shape, color, texture) help you to do so?
yes, the soft colours in contrast with the strong lines
- Was the photo well planned, in your opinion?
yes, all the kids are blowing a perfect bubble
- Would you buy it or hang it in your home?
no, not really
- Have you learned anything that you could apply to your own photography?
yes, the use of lines is very strong
- Does the photo inspire you?
yes
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