New Term, New Project

Imagined Places

For this project, I intend to do a series of Portraits based on places that I remember from home. Seeing as I can't physically go home to do this project, I plan on re-creating scenes from memories in a different location.

I've been on a Location hunt and I found a massive field just outside Kingston, Hampton Court Park.

It reminds me of home, somehow. Maybe it's the acres of open space that are so common at home, but are a rarity in London? I dunno, but its really quite cool and I definitely plan on using it in this project. I might even go back later and do some self portraits there.. maybe.

Another place that I often associate with my childhood is a playground, naturally. I found a really cool playground which is shockingly similar to one back home, so I may use this, too.

Off to research other photographers now. I'll be back.

another one from me.

Another one from my walk. In the Nunnery, there's a nice river that I found. The reflections on the water make for a great view, and the leaves in focus at the front provide an excellent depth of field. This image would've been very effective on a long exposure, because the waterfall would've been all flowing. There's always next time! :)
I also like how the waterfall is not central, as it plays to the rule of thirds very well. 2/3 of river, then the waterfall.

I have a few others. but i'm gonna save those. result! :D
peas.

...this one is mine. :)

as well as creating a blog and updating it...often...we were also told to record some kind of Journey.

Now, I'm not one for walking.

but, I walked to town! (gasp!)

and on the way, I stumbled across this lovely little pathway. not intentional whatsoever. So me and my trusty Canon (i'm watching you, Nikon...) prodcued this bad boy. (up there.)

I like the colours its produced, and the way the path acts as a lure for the eye. Leading it to more important parts of the image. I think I may do photography for FMP. FML more like.

the colours being really bright also help lure the eyes in. which I like. :)

:D

F.A.B
(which, incase you didn't know, is off Thunderbirds and stands for "Fully Acknowledged Brief". Yeah. Didn't know that, did ya?)

Panoramas.

Okay, again...I found myself wandering aimlessly through Flickr's thousands of great images. this Panorama in particular took my fancy. ;)

I like Panoramas, for the simple fact that they make you feel like you are actually there, as you can see a full 180°. When I look around me now, its like a constant panorama...just in my bedroom. ;)

Another thing I like about this particular one, is the colours its used, while at the same time they're all green, how most of it has a grey/blackish tint to it. even the sky and clouds.

All this talk's making me want to go out and buy a tripod.
Back in a bit. ;)

9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed America

Just switched onto Channel 4 now, and this rather harrowing documentary is on. Compiled of never seen footage with audio clips and facts from New York citizens, its really quite terrifying.

Most of it is handheld, naturally. and there are some really great shots of the New York skyline, tainted with the masses of smoke coming from the World Trade Center. Some original interviews conducted by the news crews who were on the scene faster than your average American to a Burger King. Also, the use of foley sounds and sounds of people just talking about what has unfolded in front of them is quite effective, as it really puts you in their shoes and you're experiencing it with them too.

There's a nice "real-time" effect to this documentary too, every now and again you get a time update. nothing but numbers on the screen. the Hours, Minutes, Seconds and Miliseconds being updated constantly. but just for a few seconds. this furthers the viewers experience of it happening real-time and watching it unfold right in front of you.

if you're watching this after 11pm on Monday, watch it on 4oD here.

work filled days and rain filled nights

Alright. So, as you probably know... Doctor Who is my forté. I was watching it the other day (the animated ones..) and then realised they're doing another one, but in a different animation style.

how bloomin' amazing?!

So yeah. it got me thinking about different styles of animation.

The top image is the original style of animation used for "The Infinite Quest" in 2007.
The bottom one is the newer style of animation used for "Dreamland" in 2009.

Personally, I like the newer version, as it brings the character to life more. this is probably because its in 3D, as opposed to the original which is literally 2D. Also, I think the colours in this newer style of animation is a lot brighter and fuller. As the newest of the two animation styles is yet to be seen on TV, I am basing this solely on the images above. also by the same token, i can't make any judgement as to how this will or won't affect the story in anyway. but I doubt it will.

ps. doctor who is awesome.

Alright, so whilst trawling through Flickr once again (Honestly, its all I seem to do now..) I came across this wonderful image. Its generally beautiful. the water splashes make for an interesting contrast with the colour of the sand, and the colours of the sky are just amazing! The way the colour bounces off the rocks makes the rocks look great, too. :)

I'll be back.

Peace.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jup3nep/2778095123/sizes/m/