I think you were putting the shame in the viewer and not the image, which is an interesting twist to what I have been seeing. You have managed to find a way to make us think (remind us) about our planets many problems. But you have found a way to add some fun to it, like showing that it can be fun to go out and do our part to save the environment/ planet.
The fun aspect, I think, comes from the expression of the subject in the first image and the lack of other individuals in the second image. As though the subject just decided to do this on a whim.
I can't really tell but is the second image stretched a bit? Maybe its just me, but the subject looks a little distorted.
I like where you're going with this, and how you've managed to give the girl a whole different personality between the two images. Looking at the second image, I get reminded about how stupid and essentially lazy so many people are when it comes to being an activist about "going green". Or maybe its just me being bitchy. Again... *sigh*. Either way, I like the idea!
Things to pay attention to - I like the subtlety of the border colour and how it echoes hues in both images. I don't know if you meant to have a white band between the second image and the middle border, but it looks out of place or like the image you chose doesn't fit the area. Also the first image looks a little bit too posed. Maybe try and add more spontaneity? Like you've really caught her mid protest and she isn't just holding up a sign with her mouth open.
Both images separately are weak. I find the layout in the portrait fairly straightforward. Try taking it from a different angle, colours are nice though. And the second image with the car is very stretched, the sky is blown out (I would have just cropped tighter if that could not be fixed).
The decision to display as a diptych was a smart one. Remember to play with size and angle to add some variation.
Good idea and concept. I feel the first image would work better if there were a lot of people with her protesting to make it look more realistic and it would make more sense. The 2nd image looks a bit distorted, stretched and blurry to me. STEF
I like the juxtaposition between both images, but yeah the 2nd image looks stretched to me too. I agree with Helen with the first image being too staged. Maybe show some more movement?
I think it might help if the second image didn't have the girl as the main subject again, but focused instead on the interaction of the signs and vehicle. Maybe a shot of a bunch of signs all packed into the back of the vehicle. This might allude to the 'overconsumption' of activist and green ideas itself, which would add an interesting ideological twist. Agree with Meagan on the portrait, switch it up, get creative!
I think you were putting the shame in the viewer and not the image, which is an interesting twist to what I have been seeing. You have managed to find a way to make us think (remind us) about our planets many problems. But you have found a way to add some fun to it, like showing that it can be fun to go out and do our part to save the environment/ planet.
ReplyDeleteThe fun aspect, I think, comes from the expression of the subject in the first image and the lack of other individuals in the second image. As though the subject just decided to do this on a whim.
I can't really tell but is the second image stretched a bit? Maybe its just me, but the subject looks a little distorted.
-Nathan
I like where you're going with this, and how you've managed to give the girl a whole different personality between the two images. Looking at the second image, I get reminded about how stupid and essentially lazy so many people are when it comes to being an activist about "going green". Or maybe its just me being bitchy. Again... *sigh*. Either way, I like the idea!
ReplyDeleteThings to pay attention to - I like the subtlety of the border colour and how it echoes hues in both images. I don't know if you meant to have a white band between the second image and the middle border, but it looks out of place or like the image you chose doesn't fit the area.
Also the first image looks a little bit too posed. Maybe try and add more spontaneity? Like you've really caught her mid protest and she isn't just holding up a sign with her mouth open.
Helen
Good commentary, what we say versus our actions.
ReplyDeleteBoth images separately are weak. I find the layout in the portrait fairly straightforward. Try taking it from a different angle, colours are nice though. And the second image with the car is very stretched, the sky is blown out (I would have just cropped tighter if that could not be fixed).
The decision to display as a diptych was a smart one. Remember to play with size and angle to add some variation.
Bianca
ReplyDeleteA good approach but neither of the images are very strong. Keep working on it.
-Robyn
Good idea and concept. I feel the first image would work better if there were a lot of people with her protesting to make it look more realistic and it would make more sense. The 2nd image looks a bit distorted, stretched and blurry to me.
ReplyDeleteSTEF
I like the juxtaposition between both images, but yeah the 2nd image looks stretched to me too.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Helen with the first image being too staged. Maybe show some more movement?
-Gina
I think it might help if the second image didn't have the girl as the main subject again, but focused instead on the interaction of the signs and vehicle. Maybe a shot of a bunch of signs all packed into the back of the vehicle. This might allude to the 'overconsumption' of activist and green ideas itself, which would add an interesting ideological twist. Agree with Meagan on the portrait, switch it up, get creative!
ReplyDeleteCheers