Discovering the unseen in plain nature
The Process
learnt patience whilst doing this project as well as looking for opportunities and waiting until the moment was right. Waiting for compositions rather than relying on clearcut subjects. I also learnt to look for photographs where ever I went even if it looked like there was nothing there.
I explored ideas of camera angles and distances between subject and camera. Looking at ways to make subjects stand out from their background. Getting down low so the animals looked larger compared to their background. Changing my composition to include more of the landscape.
I found myself being more decisive about my images. I started to make more conscious decisions about my photographs. Such as deciding how I wanted to portray my subject. Showing small details that people wouldn’t usually notice.
Helping me realise how photography can make people look at their surroundings.
Artistic inspiration
Being inspired by works of photographers who skillfully manages to reveal visual beauty within ordinary scenes, I was impressed by the skillful application of lighting, color palette and composition .This made me develop my approach to photography, particular attention to the usage of light in order to make my images look natural and think about the way in which tones and atmosphere could influence the mood of the photographs.
I experimented with various techniques used to improve photography such as composition, framing and different perspectives. For example, I made use of the rule of thirds in order to position the elements of the scene off-centre creating a sense of balance in the photograph. I also tried to shoot at angles that allowed the importance of the animals within the photograph while also making use of wide-angle shots in order to depict their relationship with the surrounding environment. Moreover, depth of field was also used to highlight the subject or show more of its environment depending on what kind of story I wanted to tell in this photograph.
my decisions in photography become more clear. As the project progressed, I managed to learn to make decisions concerning timing, framing and interactions of the elements depicted within the photograph. By making proper decisions regarding these matters, I highlighted the most important features of the photographs.
Learn
Encounters
Unplanned moments
Images captured quickly when I came across animals unexpectedly, focusing on timing and natural behaviour.
Naturel surroundings
Images that include the environment around the subject to show how animals exist within their habitat.
Perspective and angle
Photographs experimenting with different viewpoints, such as low angles, to make the subject more visually engaging.
Timing and movement
Capturing brief moments of motion, requiring quick reactions to photograph animals naturally.
At home
Photographs taken in familiar home environments, showing how animals can be observed closely in everyday spaces.
Close up details
Shots focusing on smaller features such as texture and pattern, using focus to highlight details that might be overlooked.
Use of naturel light
Images taken using available lighting to maintain realism and enhance mood and atmosphere.
Observation
Images developed through paying closer attention to surroundings, focusing on subjects that are easily missed.
Approach
Becoming more observant
Captivating images of the intelligent and adaptable foxes that have become a familiar sight in our towns and cities.
Responding to whats happening
Photographs of hedgehogs, squirrels, and other small mammals that share our gardens and green spaces.
Focusing on detail
Macro shots of fascinating insects, from butterflies to beetles, showcasing their intricate details and vital roles in the ecosystem.
Using available light
Elusive images of badgers and other nocturnal creatures venturing out under the cover of darkness.
About the project
The basis for the creation of this project was an opportunity to take photos of animals in safari settings, as well as photographs of animals that I would meet while traveling around the city. The fact of taking a safari itself has been consciously prepared, yet taking pictures was a matter of spontaneous inspiration, as well as reacting in a timely manner.
Consequently, my choice of location was deliberate, whereas the process of shooting demanded my ability to observe and react accordingly. With practice, I started to notice smaller details that occurred in the interaction between people and nature.
Emily Tull's artworks have inspired me with their emphasis on delicate details of life. Moreover, Tull focuses on the natural setting and environment in which she photographs, which made me pay more attention to composition and point of view of subjects of my photographs.
Moments captured, stories told
These photographs reflect both planned and unplanned moments highlighting details that are often overlooked but here are fully explained
"An exquisite collection that reminds us to appreciate the natural world around us. The detail and passion in every shot are truly inspiring."
David M.
"I love the concept of 'Found'. It makes you want to step outside and look closer. A brilliant exhibition that everyone should see."
Emily R.
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