Connecting Essay 1

This is a photograph I found on the internet of a water fountain. I believe this image shows off the creative use of light very well through the use of colours and lighting. The colourfulness of the image makes the image stand out because they are very bright and bold. Another elements that is good about this image is the use of reflection, this makes the photograph look more realistic as it shows a lot of detail, it also gives the image a 3d effect. Depth is also used in this image to show difference, there is also a contrast between the reflective focal point of this image and the background which again shows off depth.

This is a photograph that I took myself of a fountain, this photograph uses reflection to show off the creative use of light. The use of reflection is very effective in this photograph as it makes the images have greater detail and it looks more realistic, especially with the details in the water. Another element that makes this image more effective is the wide range of bright colours; this makes the image stand out more. Depth is also used in this image which gives the sense of distance and makes the water in the photograph seem like it it goes on forever. Finally, movement is shown in this photograph through the use of the patterns in the water which is created by the ripples in the water.

These images are very similar due to the fact that both the images are of fountains and they have similar colours; blue and orange. Another similarity is through the use of movement which is shown because of the ripples in the water. The use of movement makes the image look a lot more realistic. The use of depth is also used in both of these images, this gives a more 3d effect and makes the photograph stand out more.

Connecting Essay 5

This is an image I found on the internet of a silhouette. I really like this image because the silhouette is done very well, as well as the hat which makes the image stand out. I also like the fact that the image is in black and white because it creates a sense of mystery. Tone is also used in this image which creates a 3d effect and makes the image look more realistic, the tone in this image also give it a sense of depth which adds character to the photograph.

This is a photograph that I took myself. I really like this image because of the contrast between the background and the silhouette. I also like the pink feather boa as it makes the photograph stand out more due to the bright colour of it. Tone is also a key element of this image, as it makes the image look more realistic and 3d. If I could improve this image I would ensure that the background was completely white, so its looks more professional.

These photographs are very similar as they are both silhouettes of people. Both images have a very obvious contrast between the background and the focal points of the image. Both images also use tone, the effect of this is that the images have a more realistic and 3d look. Another similarity is both the images have the same composition, which is a central composition; this draws the viewers attention to the image as it is right in the centre and it also takes up almost the whole canvas. In my opinion, the photograph I took is better because it has colour which makes it stand out more.

Connecting Essay 2

This is an image that I found on the internet to show off my theme of the creative use of light. I really enjoy this image because of the use of reflection between the rain and the lights which gives the image a sense of mystery, especially as the colours of the photograph are quite dark and gloomy. Another thing I like about this is the use of depth which gives this image a more realistic and 3d effect. The blurred motion gives this image a sense of movement.

This is an image I took myself at a train station, I really like this image because of the contrast between the blurred train and the platform; the blurred train gives a sense of movement. Another thing that I like about this image is the use of light because there is also a contrast between the black, dark background and the illuminated focal point of the image; this makes the image stand out and it also draws the viewers attention towards the focal point of the image. The use of depth is also very effective in this image as it gives it a more realistic and 3d effect.

These photographs are very similar as there are both photographs of moving trains and both images were taken at night. Both images use motion blur which gives a more realistic and 3d effect. Another similarity these photographs have is the use of contrast, in these images there is a contrast between the dark background of the sky and the illuminated train and platform. One difference is that the picture that I found on the internet has more reflection; in my opinion I think that my photograph is better because it is simple yet appealing to viewers, where as the image that I found on the internet is too messy as it has a lot going on.

Connecting Essay 3

This is a photograph I found on the internet, I believe this image is very good because of the contrast between the flame of the candle and the rest of the image, the flames make the image stand out because it is the only source of light in the image. Another aspect that makes this image stand is the reflection of the melted wax and the flames, this gives the photograph a 3d effect and makes it look more realistic. I also like the fact that there are multiple candles in this photograph because it shows off repetition, I believe this is very effective because if it was just one candle it wouldn't stand out as much.

This is a photograph that I took myself, I really like this photograph because of the way it shows of the creative use of light. There is a good contrast between the bright flame and the rest of the image, which makes the image stand out more. The use of reflection is also used in this image, the flame from the candle can be seen in the reflection of the wax, this gives the photograph a more 3d and realistic effect. Another aspect of this image which makes it stand out is the background, the background of this image has many patterns which is also contrasting from the smooth white candles. Depth is also shown in this image, as you can see, the candles at the back of the image look much smaller than the ones at the front, this gives the image a 3d effect and shows distance.

These two photographs are similar in many different ways, for example they both use candles to show off the creative use of light. Both of the photographs also have reflection which gives the images a more realistic look to them. Another factor both of these images have is the depth, this effect shows distance and gives the images a more 3d effect. In my opinion, I believe that my photograph is better because I think that in the image I found on the internet is too busy, whereas my photography have a background which contrast with the candles.

Connecting Essay 4

This is a photograph of a light drawing that I found on the internet. I like this photograph mostly because of its composition and the way the light drawing is in the middle of the image. I also like the simplicity of this image because it is still abstract. Another think that I enjoy about this image is the contrast between the black background and the bright white light drawing, this makes the image stand out because of how contrasting the colours used are.

This is a photograph that I took myself, with the theme of the creative use of light, I showed the creative use of light through light drawings. I like this image because of the contrasting colours of black and white, which makes this image stand out. I also like the simplicity of this photograph as even though the pattern created is just a line, the picture is still effective as it shows off my theme of the creative use of light. If I were to take this image again I would ensure the light drawing is sharper and does not have a blur around it because I believe it would look so much better if it was sharper.

These two photographs have many similarities, for example, they are both light drawings and they both use the same contrasting colours, which makes them both stand out. Another way these two photographs are very similar is because they are both very simplistic, as they both just use a line to show off light drawings, I think this is very effective because it is abstract. On the other hand, the images have some differences, for example, the composition of them, the first image has a much better composition as it is central and looks better and less messy. Overall, these images are very similar in many ways such as there colours and the way they show off the creative use of light.