Get Minimalistic!

Introduction to Photography

Exercise 2: 5 MINIMALIST PHOTOGRAPHS OF CAMPUS GROUNDS

It's time for me to stop at my tracts and look around for any potential scenery to add into my 5 list of minimalist photos collection.

Lecture:

Firstly, Mr. Martin reviews our previous video exercise and all of us tense up. Clearly, I don't like my recorded voice. Next, I learn about composition and how the picture which is taken in a different perspective can totally bring up a new feeling and can be more impactful to the viewers. I learn how diagonal lines can create interesting spaces compared to straight vertical or horizontal lines!

Instructions:

1. Scroll around the campus ground and spot potential minimalist scene.

2. Take minimalist photographs with smartphone.

3. Upload the 5 best liked minimalist photographs along with the descriptions unto the e-portfolio.

5 Minimalist Photographs:

1#

This is a cropped image of the block E building. I like how coincident the weather is suitable to shoot minimalist photos - an even tone of sky when it rains. The building is placed at the corner of the frame according to the Rule of Thirds to create an interesting composition and tension. The dirty texture of the building contrasts to the clean sky. This photo hints the imperfect man's creation compared to God's creation.

2#

This is a photo of the ceiling in my campus. I like this photo because it consists of diagonal lines and shapes (boxes). This photo with a touch of architecture gives me an urban feeling.

3#

This is a photo I took beside the Student Administration Block. Straight diagonal lines brings the eyes to focus on the top of the picture. I like how interesting a building structure can be and definitely love seeing repeating patterns. I also like the contrast of dark and bright in this picture. This photo gives a feeling of hope despite gloomy days.

4#

This is a photo I took in one of the consultation room in the academic suit at block D. I focused on the light bulb to decrease the exposure in order to achieve a retro styled setting. I like how I make the ceiling lamp off centered to make the composition much more interesting. I am surprised how intriguing the hue turns out, with a little brown in the black. This photo reminds me of the olden days of 1990's.

5#

This is another photo of the ceiling near Lecture Theater 21 and 22. I like the repeating lines and how the vertical lines (beam) contrast to the horizontal lines (ceiling pattern). I love how the top left corner of the photo compliments to the bottom left corner as both of the shapes is triangular and have a strong contrast to the rectangular beams. With many direction of lines, the composition of this photo is complete.

Feedback:.

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Reflection:

a) Experiences:

I am so happy the weather turned awesome for a minimalist scenery. The clouds filled the sky as if it were a blanket and makes a flat tone for the background of buildings and objects. I don't have to worry any complex textures that could totally destroy the definition of minimalism. The dimly lit sky makes it easier for me to capture a clean, soft-toned photo.

b) Observations:

I noticed that simple photos calms me down and removes the urban stress from me. No wonder a minimalist interior design style is more and more widely accepted and assimilated.

c) Findings:

I learnt how to capture good minimalist composition by shooting an object in a different angle and omit unwanted details. I also learnt how to appreciate simple things in life as it brings calmness through simplicity. I found out my room gives a stressful ambience because it is very messy.😛