Wroblewski+L+-+Texture

Texture 1 Texture can be used to show variation and differences in a photo. When we mix and match different pictures with texture in them, it shows more meaning. As we did the texture unit in class, we were required to take pictures of texture and to merge them together to create the final project. At the end of the photography session, we transitioned into editing the photos.

Texture 2

In my final project, I had to lasso(1) and move(2) the photos to the places I wanted them to be in. When I lassoed the photo, I only focused on the subject there and cut it out(3). After that, I wanted to change the colors a bit and to vary the shades. When working on the cross, I had to change the blend change(4) and to use the choice Color Burn(5), which helped the cross merge into the other pictures and to still be noticeable. When I merged the photos together, I found out new techniques to make other subjects stand out as well, but not as vibrant. When the clock was imputed, I had to lighten(6) the picture so that it wouldn’t be too dark to see. As I did so, I also changed the shades of the clock, and darkened the shadows(7). The Level change(8) made the photo more interesting because of the different shades that would change and the different colors that would match. When I got to the words, “Finally With You,” I wanted to make it stand out and also blend in with the texture in the background. I used the Color Dodge(9) to make the words see through. At the end of the editing, the color seemed to be dull, so I used the Brightness/ Contrast(10) tool to make the color slightly bluish to match my concept. Texture 3 The compositional techniques I used in the final project were leading lines, rule of thirds, and level horizon. As I was merging the photos together, I used leading lines to lead the viewer’s eyes to the words, “Finally with you,” and further back to show that there is a path to follow and we will finally meet with our friends, relatives, or important people again. I used the rule of thirds to show interest when looking at it because it isn’t all in the middle.

Texture 4

My concept was that after life, there is another beginning. When I found the words, “Finally with you,” I thought that it would be perfect to input it into my project. The clock displayed that there is time in life and the cross indicated that the time will stop eventually, but you will keep living beyond death. As the path goes past the horizon, I thought it was perfect to show that on that path, you can see new things and start a new life.

Final Project I feel that my piece is powerful in a way because it deals with life after death, and if you believe in that or not. The way I used my photographs in the final project merged together nicely and I thought it was pretty successful. Although I feel it went pretty well for the first time, I believe I would have improved more if I had more knowledge on the different things you can do on Photoshop.