I have experimented with using a software called Gimp to alter my images. I wanted to experiment doing this digitally to expand the amount of ways I have tried in manipulating photographs and to show how I can do this other ways than using mediums such as paint and charcoal. I downloaded this software onto my laptop at home and I have began experimenting with layers, in terms of layering two photographs and then removing sections of the top layer to reveal a texture underneath. I have used photographs that I have taken around Nuneaton and layered a texture and part of a poster.
In this experiment, I like how the block red colour and the tree bark contrast each other in terms of texture. The red is smooth, whereas the tree bark is extremely rough and lumpy. However, this contrast is balanced by the yellow and the red being harmonious colours. This composition has a bright mood as the colours are part of a warm colour palette, this reminds me of summer. The brown bark offers an earth-like colour which provides a natural vibe to the composition. I layered the bark underneath par of a poster with the letter 'F' on it, I did this as this letter has a lot of space inside it and so I would be able to reveal plenty of the bark underneath.
This is a photograph of Evan's jumper which has writing on it that has been layered over a photograph of the railings that surround my old school - Ash Green. As the dark blue surrounding the lettering is fabric, this gives a soft texture to the composition which is further emphasised by the furry growth on the railings. There is harmony throughout this composition due to the large amount of tonal representation in the green and then this balances nicely with the blue colour. There is also a variation in line in this composition as there are straight and curved lines which make the composition more interesting. As the letter 'G' is recognisable, there is a sense of perspective in this composition as the viewer can tell that this letter is directed into the distance. This could represent how a depressed individual would like to sometimes go unnoticed and isolate themselves. As there is nature in the background, this is emphasised by the nature in the background as sometimes a depressed individual uses nature as a form of escapism as they enjoy going on walks or being with pets.
In class feedback I was told that this looks like a photograph taken at an angle and close to a sign. To extend this I could make it so a photograph of a place is seen through the writing of that place that is stated on a sign.
I have emphasised the moss growing on this school railing by adding Evan's jumper over the top. This is drawing attention to the shape of the moss and almost makes it look camouflaged. Along with the composition above, this would also contribute to the idea of a depressed individual trying to isolate themselves. However, due to the camouflaged look, I think this takes more of a hidden approach revolved around disguising the fact that this person has depression. This therefore suggest how they carry o with their daily routine as normal and don't let anyone else see what they are struggling with. However, as the railing is not central to the photograph, this composition seems off balance. Although this could represent an imbalance in a person's life, I think that the railing is too lopsided and so it not emphasising this idea, but is distorting it. therefore, I am not going to be continuing with using this photograph due to its unbalanced nature.
I have removed the sign from the photograph, I think this would be more effective if the background was darker so that there was more contrast.
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