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Frank Hurley (1885 - 1962) Ice mushroom, Mackellar Islets, Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914. Subjects- The nature and animals of Antarctica, life on an exploration ship, wars and other explorations around the world. Editing techniques-
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Frank Hurley (1885-1962) Ice mushroom, Mackellar Islets, Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 Subjects- The nature and animals of Antarctica, life on an exploration ship, wars and other explorations around the world. • Editing techniques- • Hurley used the technique of composite printing, which is combining the best elements of several shots into one, therefore creating one amazing shot rather than several average photographs. Camera techniques- Low angle, viewer looking up at the ice cap, showing the awesomeness of Antarctica
Steve Parish (1945) At Peace: Nornalup Inlet, Walpole-Nornalup National Park, in South-West WA Subject- The Australian landscape and wildlife. Composition- Tree in the foreground leads the viewer’s eye into the landscape. Use of light creates a fresh and vibrant image. The darkness in the left corner compared to the brightness in the background draws the viewer in further focusing on the vastness of the sea and land.
Innovative & unusual: Sherman uses the term Film Still to further imply a story, this is just one moment in time, something happened before and after this moment. Cindy Sherman (1954) Untitled film still #33, 1977 Subject- Sherman herself is usually the subject of her photography, dressing up and taking on various roles. Composition- Sherman uses the rule of thirds in this image, creating a focus on the letters, the woman then the photograph of a man in the background. Drawing the viewer’s eye to these elements allows the viewer to create a story. Use of light- Use of light and shadow highlighting the woman’s face, perhaps a dark shadowy past?
Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) Migrant Mother, 1936 The central focus in this photograph is the woman’s face, accentuated by her arm and hand. Balance- The visual elements in this image are evenly distributed, creating symmetrical balance. The children hiding their faces into their mother frames the woman’s face, emphasising her as the central focus.
Innovative- Created the ‘Zone System’, allowing Adams to determine exposure and adjust the contrast of the final print. Ansel Adams (1902- 1984) The Tetons and the Snake River, 1942 Subjects- The American West, especially Yosemite National Park The mountains in the background are lit up by the natural light, emphasising the enormity of nature. Composition- Use of dominant line, the river, creates depth and draws the viewer’s eye into the photograph up to the mountain range.