Photographer's Research Four : Dimitriy Evdokimov

Photographer's Research: Dimitriy Evdokimov

Dimitry Evdokimov is a Russian photographer that based in Saint Petersburg - Russia's cultural centre. Saint Petersburg us widely known for it's beautiful architecture and for bordering the Baltic Sea. His screen name is known as F0rm and v0id and he can be found on Flickr. 

In this image the sun is high in the sky in front of a few long strains of grass, both strong symbols of life. The low F-stop creates a focus on the plant where the leaves meet the sun, and this creates a hazy effect on the viewer that is reminiscent of sterotypical childhood memories of running through tall grass. I like this image due to the intimate effect created by the sunshine and low F-stop. 

The image above is overloaded with crimson and the dead tree stands out like a broken bone. The only other colour in the image is the golden fields in the far background, this creates an all encompasing feeling of being present in the scene which is conveyed to the viewer.

I like this image as the lighting in this shot as the sunlight is framed as though it has fallen to the forest floor. Similarly to the previous photograph he has used a low F-stop which create an intense focus on the small patch of wildflowers where the sunlight hit. The effect of this focus on the viewer is that is creates a feeling of transitioning. It is almost as though something is about to happen and the cameras focus will shift onto an event however, due to this being a still shot there is only this sense of expectation and not the follow through. 


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Photographer's Research Three: Janek Sedlar

Photographer's Research: Janek Sedlar 

Janek Sedlar was originally a sculptor and studied Ceramics, however after borrowing his father's camera he became heavily involved in nature and Fine Art photographer with natural landscapes as the subjects. He lives in the Czech Republic which has allowed him unhindered access to the forests he lives near. 

This image depicts a misty forest covered in greenery. The worn dirt path is reminiscent of childhood stories and fairy tales of horse-drawn carriages and old cottages isolated in the woods. Visually the image tapers off and so stops the viewer from seeing anymore of the image. This enhances the image as it forces the viewer to imagine what is behind that thin layer of mist.  

The colours in this image are vibrant and yet they still blend seamlessly together. The golden oranges of the fallen leaves meet the rays of sunlight fighting through the canopy of crisp green. The colours in this image transport the viewer into the scene effortlessly. The composition of the shot creates large areas of both dark and light which in turn results in a lurking sensation. It is as if the viewer is waiting patiently for Little-Red-Riding-Hood to stroll past.

The main feature of this image is the bright sun beams in the centre of the image that immediately capture the viewers attention. These beams may illuminate the mid-ground in the image, however, the foreground is left in the dark. This suggests that the viewer is a watching as an outsider to the image, allowed a glimpse but not participation in the scene. Although this is slightly isolating in the image the use of fore-ground, mid-ground and background. The results of this are that the viewer - despite being an outside, is invited to watch the wildlife and the serenity of the landscape. 

The colours in this image are unsaturated which has resulted in a haze forming over the image with a peachy hue. This hue contrasts the bright yellows and greens of the trees bringing them into the foreground and resulting in them seeming much closer to the viewer than originally thought. The composition of this image is interesting as there is a small parting between the trees in front of the viewer inviting them further into the landscape. 

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Photographer's Research One : Billy Kid

Photographer's Research One : Billy Kid

Man behind the camera: Born in Panoma City, he is self taught and mainly focuses on portrait/ fashion photography. 

Photographs: Decaying Flowers

Billy Kidd uses a soft lighting source and a large amount of negative space in this photography series. I like this as it reflects the fragility of the the flowers themselves and consequently focuses the viewer on the flowers themselves ,and pushes the viewer to look for the finer details in the images. 

  

Source: https://www.billy-kidd.com/flowers/m5wzcgnyo2fzc9ruv4dutsnots3ni6

The above image creates a tranquil atmosphere. The wilting and slightly damaged petals show how the flowers days are numbered, but the soft ombre and lighting creates an air of acceptance within the image. The colour white has connotations of peace and healing while the colour pink has connotations of passion and love, when paired together it looks like the pink is slowly draining out of the flower as the life does. 

Source: https://www.billy-kidd.com/flowers/cc6gq9vome1jwy9sgvx15768oblzmt 

The above image is much darker than the previous ones in this series due to the different light source. It is also this different light source that allows the viewer to see the veins inside the petals themselves, because of this the image also has a delicate element to it that resonates with the flower itself. The light source also creates an almost gold effect on the top of the petals like that of a crown. When this gold colour is paired with the deep red the colour scheme creates a regal theme to the image.  

Source:https://www.billykidd.com/flowers/jxpa9os3jusd1vd7clmwmk6g17bk3x

This flower is much more wilted than the others and has become yellowed and dried. I also think the colours in this image are very symbolic, as the veins in the flower have started to turn deep red/ purple. These colours look like the a bruise 

Photographer's Research Two : Joe Buglewicz

Photographer's Research: Joe Buglewicz 

Joe Buglewicz is a freelance photographer based in Las Vegas, Nevada, America. He has contributed to national newspapers and has commented on many current issues that are relevant around the world. He has studied at the University of Texas in Austin and earned a Bachelor of Journalism. He enjoys hiking with his Wife and Dog. 

In this 'Mouldy Food' series he photographs everything that went mouldy in his house and granted it the same courtesies that would be given to Commercial Food Photography in respect to the lighting and composition. This was a commentary on the food waste that is produced by America, almost half of the food bought us thrown away. This is enough to feed a small country. In this series he shot everything that unintentionally went bad in his fridge over the span of a year. 

In this shot the tomato is moulding and the structure of the tomato itself is collapsing, this shows that the mould has seeped in deeper than face value. This may be a reflection of the current socioeconomic state of America; money is being haemorrhaged by wasting  half of  edible consumable goods. Money that can be spent on funding more productive means is being wasted on the purchasing and waste management of rotting foods. Like the tomato, money is rotting away. 

In this image there is a nicely composed pile of rotting apples, some have begun growing fur and some are only half rotten. At first glance the general reaction is to recoil, not only at the sight but also at the imagined smell. Upon closer inspection the image is composed and orderly. This symbolises the current climate in America - chaotic at first glance but carefully orchestrated underneath. There are people who are making large sums of money from the production and waste of such large quantities of food; as is the case with most social issues in America, nothing will change until it becomes a problem for the CO's that own the massive corporations. 

In this image there is a closely nestled pile of garlic that looks appetising all but for the furry outer coating. In this image the composition of the garlic is intimate, they're all huddled around each other as if supporting one another. This suggested a communal atmosphere in the image. This communal atmosphere is mirrored by the different communities that are currently in poverty in America. It is often thought that groups of people in desperate situations enact one of two scenarios: they join together or they splinter apart. In some small groups of homeless people there is a great sense of community and banding together in the homeless 'camps'. The people unfortunate enough to be included inside these camps huddle together like the garlic does.

This image is of half a sandwich that was saved and then in a cruel twist of fate - forgotten. Despite the mould creeping out from between the bread the slice of American cheese poking out from the end is completely intact. This raises several questions, such as 'Why isn't the cheese moulding?' and 'What is it made from?'

Where there was once a meat filling there is now only furry mush but the golden slice of cheese still rears it's indestructible head. Not only is this visually repulsive but also worrying as there is only one half of the sandwich left which means one poor soul has eaten the other half.

Source:
https://www.fastcompany.com/1680891/these-oddly-lovely-photographs-of-rotten-food-will-make-you-rethink-your-waste  

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