Task 11: Selected shots

Windy day was shot for an exercise focusing on shutter speed (S1/250^th). Shelayne threw rose petals up in the air as Kathy jumped. The petals took flight on the gusty breeze, leaving a trail of colourful debris. Electric wires have been Photoshopped out of the background.

Graffiti came from Task 5 first setup, Rodchenko style. In this shot the optical curvature of the wall mimics the leaning figure, just as her angular gesture echoes the graffiti. The colour is heightened, accentuating the transition from warm to cool. Shot using Aperture priority f4.5. 

The Green Sarong was used in the double image setup. The sarong was 6m+ long and there was enough wind to keep it airborne, making it a great prop. Rapid shutter speed was used to capture the jump. The calm sea didn't reflect the windy conditions, and the late afternoon cloud cover softened the light.  

Dawn at the Bay was a 180° panorama shot at dawn using a tripod and slow shutter speed. Six shots were merged in Photoshop. The combination of natural and artificial light was of interest, making for a striking transition from night to day. The long cast shadows accentuate the low lit sunrise. 

Waiting was a production shot from the Tableau Vivant task. This shot shows the location and lighting prior to digital intervention. I like the simplicity and colour harmony of this shot, and the way her fleeting glance is barely visible.

Blue Bottles was shot at the same location, as possible props to use in the Tableau Vivant. Though not used for that task, the bottles reminded me of Giorgio Morandi's monochromatic still lifes.

Aerial Ring shows an acrobat from Byron Circus Arts performing in Flights of Passion, the end of year show by the circus troop and their trainers. The stage setting of jugglers' tools and curtains made for a great natural theatrical background. Shot using aperture 8.0, S1/60th, using a tripod, with no flash.