Assignment #4: Landscape
Location #1: Tulip Patch
Bloom
Petals (Oil Painting)
Artist Statement: These are a patch of tulips that are out in my friend's backyard. I was hanging out at her house when I saw her dad's tulips had bloomed and asked if I could photograph them. The sun was setting, which made the petals look beautiful in the light. I had a challenge stopping the petals from shaking in the wind, but it resolved itself because I still got a clear shot.
Location #2: Open Field
Blades and Shades
Hanging by a Thread (Oil Painting)
Artist Statement: This was my favorite location I shot at. It is a big stretch of field by my dad's apartment complex. He went out for a run around midday and even though it was chilly, I still went out to take pictures. The dandelions were turning white, which meant I got a cool shot of a seed hanging onto one of the tops of the dandelions. I like these photos because they're very crisp and clear.
Location #3: Neighborhood Woods
Trailing Behind
Crispy Leaves (Oil Painting)
Artist Statement: These photos were in the woods in my neighborhood. I like how I edited the photo of the trails to bring out the green at the tops of the trees. I also like how the trail is almost asymmetrical. I had to clear some trash off the trail in order to get a good shot, but I'm so glad I did! The photo turned out cool.
Location #4: By the River
Pining For You
To the Sky (Oil Painting)
Artist Statement: These pictures were out behind a house in Dexter we went to look at. I broke away when I saw the trees to take pictures. I am disappointed that I didn't get a shot of the water, but none of those pictures turned out very well. Thankfully I still had the tree pictures to fall back on. I wanted to make the little tree look like it is staring up at the bigger trees and waiting to grow.
Location #5: Mom's Work
Babey Cones
Forest Floor-est (Oil Painting)
Artist Statement: It was not really a forest but I wanted to make a pun so I hope that is okay. These were at my mom's work. These pictures are my least favorite set. It was late afternoon, but my lighting was still not good. The photos did not come out clear or bright. I wish I had worked more on good focus and lighting.
Uploaded on May 9th, 2017.