Babu_Cyan


 * Found Images:**



For the first image, although the name of the artist and media the cyanotype was printed on is not available, this picture is hyperlinked to the Leslie Lawton webpage. Assuming that she is the photographer, I believe that her cyanotype is really interesting. The piece reminds me of a headdress that a bride might wear on the day of her wedding. However, the position of the veil, makes it seem as if someone is wearing it. To me the cyanotype print creates an erie feel to the photograph. By filling the space, the details of the veil are seen. The fold and wrinkles act as leading lines creating movement, the primary aspect which leads me to believe that it is being worn. The haunted aspect is apparent through the blue and white contrast of the cyanotype. As for the second image, this photogram was created by Les Rudnick, however, the media in which it was created on is not given. Although the composition is very simple, I thought the way the lightbulb was rendered made it look very color. Being a minimalist myself, I thought the addition of the bold diagonal line made the photogram more interesting. This creates imbalance vertically, but the piece is symmetrical horizontally. The texture that is created through the light bulb is really interesting, especially since this isn't a modern or classic way of taking a photograph. Finally, the third image is a photogram created on Ilford Multigrain RC warm tone paper by Julia Sumangil. I think the values created by this photogram are especially interesting because it was created on a different toned paper, while also creating contrast between the bright whites and the warm reds. The way the flowers are positioned creates movement, as your eyes move from one end to the other. Because the artist used lilies, the shape of the flowers create a full composition, using the rule of thirds while also filling the space. When looking at all three of these images, they all seem very simplistic and don't have much going on. Although some of them can pull off depth and interest, I feel like when I choose my own, I will go for something more complex, but still incorporate the effects of the images above.


 * My Photos:**



Both of these images are slightly edited, but not drastically, they still look very similar to the originals. When looking for pictures that would make a good cyanotype, I looked for pictures I took that had contrast and texture. Although the second picture doesn't have as much contrast as the first, I also looked for images that had good compositions. Starting with the first, I filled in the space with the feather. The close up shot allows for certain parts of the feather to be in focus and others to not be. I think this created even more texture. And when transferred, I think the blue tint will make the feather look ghostly. Also, the range of values is from bright wight to an opaque black with greens and blues in between. I think the final product will enhance these minute features really well. The positioning of the lines creates movement, but also a complex composition because of the focal point being towards the top left corner, but the other feathers make your eyes move around. As for the second picture, I think the composition isn't as strong as the first, but it is still interesting. The nails being in the corner creates emphasis. The texture of the wood and the nails creates a rustic feel, but the close up shot makes for the space to be filled. The piece is also divided with the rule of thirds both horizontally and vertically because of the wood slats, bat also the nails. I thought the overlay of the horizontal line of nails against the vertical wood, made for an interesting composition. Through these compositional techniques, line and texture are really strong in the second image. Also, the repetition of the wood lines and the nails creates an interesting effect. Although, when looking at both pictures side by side, the peacock feather seems to be the better choice, mainly because of the range of values. In terms of concept, I think both will show better when they are transferred. The blue tint creates a whole different mood. When looking at the feather, I picture for the cyanotype to create a ghost of the image. And I think this will portray a story behind the feather. Which peacock did it come from, where is the peacock now, is it even alive? Likewise, this image in its cyanotype form could also hint at the poaching of animals. As I'm not the biggest fan of hunting wild animals, I think the message will be even stronger, especially since the feather is broken and ripped in some areas. The concept for the second image is quite generic, as I picture the nails being a force that divides of the wood, which in this case is a force that divides up the world, a country, or just civilization in general. At this point, I'm leaning more towards the peacock feather, but the wood image is still a strong contender.