These were the photographs I used in my final project, printed up after being prepared in post-production, in one case with filters, and otherwise using the select tool to enhance. The theme was 'pilgrimage'. Rochester, where the new Augustine Camino begins, is the second oldest cathedral in England, founded in the seventh century. To this … Continue reading Dreams Reality AC 2.4, 3.1 (LO2)
Churches
Dreams Reality Task 1 (AC 1.1, 1.2) LO1
For my term 3 project, based around creative exploration of the dreams/reality theme, I began my research by taking photos on pilgrimage. I was able to experiment with new techniques learned in Photoshop processing, such as masking and the use of lassoe and quick select to light and darken specific areas and enhance light … Continue reading Dreams Reality Task 1 (AC 1.1, 1.2) LO1
LO 1, 2, 3 Light and landscape: Africa
Working in Nigeria, Africa for a week, most of my pictures were for work and not relevant to this course. However, this one was a picture of the new Catholic church being built at Caritas hq in Abuja. With the dawn breaking, there was a brief moment of a few minutes to capture the perfect … Continue reading LO 1, 2, 3 Light and landscape: Africa
Unit 1: Beginners’ night meet-up
Juanita and I went on a beginner's night-time photography class through London Photographic on Meet-Up. We started at Bankside near Tate Modern and moved up the river, finishing at Tower Bridge as the sun finally set. Experimenting with long exposures, ND filter, white balance, light trails. (I put two of these photos on Unsplash)
Unit 1: aperture, ISO, exposure compensation, composition
St Dunstan-in-the-East, London. I've always wanted to photograph this church, built in 1100, burned in the Great Fire in 1666 then wrecked in WWII. Instead of being rebuilt, it was turned into a public garden. Looking through the gothic tracery to the west just after sunrise in the east, the sun catches the burnished top … Continue reading Unit 1: aperture, ISO, exposure compensation, composition
