I've learn that to get a good "content", many great masters take advantage of juxtaposition. They put dissimilar objects into the frame in such a way to create contrast. A strong imagery emerges from the conflict of its element.
Click the hyperlinks below to see my notes :
- Urban Juxtaposition #1
- Urban Juxtaposition #2
- Urban Juxtaposition #3
- Urban Juxtaposition #4
- Urban Juxtaposition #5
- Urban Juxtaposition #6
- Urban Juxtaposition #7
- Urban Juxtaposition #8
- Urban Juxtaposition #9
- Urban Juxtaposition #10
- Urban Juxtaposition #11
- Urban Juxtaposition #12
- Urban Juxtaposition #13
- Urban Juxtaposition #14
- Urban Juxtaposition #15
- Urban Juxtaposition #16
In Retrospect
19 Apr 2014At the beginning, I previsualize the juxtaposition to be a high rise building surrounded by the daily life around it. I seek for the contrast between a modern building with its traditional surroundings. In the first month, I take 5 photowalks going into various alleys I've never been before. It's quite exciting. There's so many interesting places within 3 km radius from home. I got those unique images which 99% population never seen before. By the end of one month period, I've got 10 shots which I considered good enough,with shot #10 being the one that I envisioned at the start of this project.
At this point, I already got what I wanted but I don't want to close this project yet. At the same time, I started to get bored with the high rise building subject matter and try to find another subject. Several weeks later, I completely loose interest on this juxtaposition idea. I still take photowalks focus on another subject, with occasionally take one or two random shot aimed for this project. By the end of three month period, I decided to terminate this project. I think I've exercised myself enough around this theme.
I shared most of the shots to Street Photographers G+ Community. Photo #7 and #8 got the most +1's (around 30-40). Not bad huh? I think those two photos got such significant attention due to its pictorial aspect. Other photos tend to be more of a photojournalism/social documentary than pictorial. This kind of picture has more potential if presented as a photo story with properly scripted narratives instead of presented stand alone.
I use 35mm f/2D lens on 13 out of all 16 shots. Mostly in f/8 or f/11. I found this focal length to be very practical for street photography. I even bought another one, the Nikkor AI manual focus for use on film camera. I planned to shoot film in near time soon.
All in all, I think this project has been a good learning for me.
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