Brown+-+PortraitofaPlace



The first image is a rundown cityscape that hasn't been maintained for years. The reason why I liked this photograph so much is because while the city is quite old and rundown the cars in it are new. That shows that the city isn't just old but that its old and people still find uses for it. The artist evokes a sad mood because it is a cloudy day and the city looks to be on its last legs. The leading lines of the crosswalk and curb have your eyes follow the image back and out. The photograph also has the rule of thirds slightly as there are 3 very clear horizontal sections. There is nothing dividing the photograph vertically however but I feel that is a unique characteristic.

The next photograph is also a cityscape that looks well maintained and clean. The reason why I chose this photograph is because it has a cold feeling outside but the buildings on the left and right have very warm light inside them. This makes the photograph stand out from others. This photograph uses rule of thirds to divide the photograph.

The third photograph is a mix between a cityscape and a landscape as there is a city in the distance but there is a landscape between the photographer and the city. The leading lines of the road are very effective in this photograph because they draw the viewers eyes into the city and slightly hide the fact that the city in the distance appears to be in the middle of nowhere.

I want to show a space that is personal to me that not many people have seen before. I feel my computer is a great place for this. Familiar yet unfamiliar.


 * I want to print on alternative surfaces with ink aid**

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