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This is an image I found on the internet, this image highlights the use of lines and shape well. I like the angle in which the image is photographed, as it makes the bike appear 2D, and flat. Furthermore, the angle of the image allows a different perspective of the usual 3D bike. The black and white aspect of the image highlights the contrast in colour of the bricks behind. Concentration is held on the bike itself, you're not distracted by the background of the image which is what I believe the photographer intended. An urban feel is given in this image from the bricks in the background, as it appears to be in a city centre. 

These are my images I photographed in the college. I edited the image on photoshop (the bigger image is the edited one), I edited the image and gave it a warmer colour as I believe it makes it seem more autumnal. This is due to the warm brown/orange colours. In this image I believe I have made the bike appear 3D, as tone is shown through the shine on the bike, allowing you to see the poles curve and that it is not a 2D image. Your eyes focus on the bike, as I have positioned it in the centre of the image. I photographed this image at a slight diagonal angle to capture the 3D aspect more.


Overall, these images link as they're both images of bikes which suggest adventure and travel. The image from the internet has a plain background (bricks), whereas my image has more of an open background as you can see pavement, trees and fences. Although the angles of the images may vary, you can evidently observe how the two images link, as they're both photographs of the same object. Moreover, focus is drawn to the bike in both the images, not to any other background objects. 

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 This image is one I found on the internet, it is a photograph of leaves with raindrops on them. The raindrops are captured as they're falling down the leaf. This image implies it was taken in summer, as the leaves are ripe green. In the raindrops on the leaves you can observe the reflections of the environment around the leaves. In addition the shape of the leaves gives a symmetrical pattern to the image. 

These images are my photographs, I took them in the college grounds. I photographed this image on a dull, rainy day. I converted the image into black and white as I believe it captures more of the detail, it also makes the water appear as ink running down the leaves. 

These two images link together well as they're both photographs of leaves, in addition they both have rain drops on the leaves. Furthermore, my image and the internet one have both been photographed at similar angles, despite the image from the internet being photographed at a closer range, in comparison to my image. Both of these image highlight shape, and pattern as the leaves are symmetrical. 

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                                                                                                                       This image is one I found on the internet which is similar to my image below. In this image the photographer has made it appear as though the girl who is holding the mirror is also turning around in the image- this is an illusion. Due to the image being black and white it gives the image a slightly spooky appeal as she appears to have her head bowed, either in sadness or anger. Therefore, this leaves you questioning- why?

This image is the original photograph I took, before I photoshopped the body onto the mirror.

In this image it appears as though Jasmine is holding up a mirror with a reflection of herself in this; however, this is impossible as she is behind the mirror holding it up, this is an illusion. The facial area in this photograph is slightly overexposed, this is due to my camera settings, and the lighting in the studio. I used photoshop to create this image by cropping the original image I photographed of Jasmine's body, and then dragging it over onto this image, I then used cmd T to resize this image, and dragged this to the correct size. Overall, I like this image as it looks legitimate, however I would ensure Jasmine held the mirror straight next time, as the frame is slightly wonky, therefore it was hard for me to get the image to the correct size, to fit into the gap available. 

Overall, I believe the two different images link as they are both using deception. This is evident through how we have both used mirrors, which reflect the individual who is thought to be behind them, holding them. Our technique varies as my image is taken inside, in a studio, whereas the above image is photographed outside. Due to the over-exposure of my image it appears to also be slightly spooky, corresponding with the linking image, my image is spooky as the over-exposure makes it hard observe Jasmine's facial expression. 

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This image is photographed as a portrait using low key lighting. The photographer has made the girl look down in the lens, drawing your eyes into hers, and into the image. Her dark eye liner also draws your eyes into hers, as you focus on the tiny flicks either side of her eyes. Her hands slightly obstruct your view to part of her face. Overall I like this image, as one side of her face is bright, whereas the other side is darker.  

 This is my image I photographed in our college studio. I used the low key lighting to photograph this image. The person in my image is looking slightly to the right of the camera lens. This image was based on Irving Penn. Here, I have captured a dead pan look, with no emotions being shown. I decided to edit the image black and white as it highlights the lighting aspect in more detail, in comparison to the coloured image.

I believe these two images are linked as they both capture low key lighting. Although the other image has less low key lighting than my image, they still both portray it in various ways. Both the images are in black and white, which highlight the contrasting colours in the image, and the detail. 

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This is an photograph of the Alcoa building in Pittsburg. The glass on this building is design to reflect the motion of the river it is situated next to (the Allegheny river.) In this image I admire how the curved lines act as leading lines, taking your eye on a journey into the image. The black and white colour aspect adds more contrast to the image, and detail, as your eyes are not distracted. This image has a structured appeal to it, giving it shape and organisation. 

These images are photographed by me. This image is of a building opposite my college. This image givens an urban feel, much like the image above, and is likewise of a building. In my image I like how I captured a wide depth of field, also I decided to make the image black and white as it captures more detail, and shows more of the contrasts within the image than the coloured image does. 

The two photographs are linked due to their urban/city appeal, they're also both photographs of buildings. Moreover, the black and white aspect highlights the contrasting colours more. The fact both the images are structures implies we all need structure in our lives, even through all the business we occur daily. Our technical techniques are also similar as we have both photographed our images from and angle, (the side of the building.)