conceptual series1 luedke

The central idea of my series is to capture moments where human destruction and construction interact. I want to be able to show the relationship between the two contrasting topics and the effects. I chose to take pictures of construction sites because even though houses are being built, there is a lot of destruction.

My images use a variety of elements and principles to be visual appealing and direct the viewer's eye. All my images have similar lighting and yellow tones to unify them. Also, I used rule of thirds in every photo to further unify them. A few examples of the use of elements and principles that further emphasize construction and destruction are explained:

There is emphasis on the organic shape of the tree stump that contrast with the geometric form of the pipes in the background. The similar neutral colors of the porta potty, dirt, and bulldozer create unity which shows the relationship between the construction and destruction. The lines from the framing of the house create rhythm. The prongs on the crawl create movement back to the dirty dumpster and landscape. This movement leads the viewers eye, also, causes the viewer to notice the contrast of the shiny, smooth texture of the crawl and the grainy, rough texture of the trash and dirt. The image with the bulldozer showcases the use of emphasis and space. The negative space is just as impactful as the bulldozer, which is emphasized, because it allows the viewer to see how many trees have been cut down. The elements and principles in each photo emphasize the relationship of the contrasting constructive and destructive features.

 

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