The theme for our photo essay is stairs with the sub-theme of
old steps. Our choice of subject matter was specifically chosen to capture that
of the everyday aesthetic by bringing valuable qualities to the mundane
character of the steps. Murray (2008) notes that in order for an image to by
valued by the community it should focus on everyday objects, 'the subject can
be mundane or typically domestic in some way and still be valued'. In this
regard, the location chosen to capture in specific our sub-theme of old steps
was the inner city of Sydney. Through the manipulation of lighting and the
variation in angles, we were able to capture a diverse range of images varying
from single steps to staircases. Further, through the use of a series of
editing tools in iPhoto, we carefully edited each photo by experimenting with
the contrast, brightness and saturation, to create a sense of cohesiveness
through the slideshow. The photos follow a logical, yet non-specific pattern
throughout the slideshow, where the careful editing and colour contrasts from
one photo to the next accentuate their detail. The ambient accompaniment
compliments the slides, where the main beat smoothly coincides with the photo
change. In turn, by capturing the mundane characteristics of stairs, we have
brought life and value, through a variety of techniques, to the everyday
aesthetic of old steps and made something that is usually overlooked and taken
for granted, interesting.
References
Murray, S (2008) Digital Images, Photo-Sharing, and Our Shifting Notions of Everyday Aesthetics. Journal of Visual Culture August 2008 vol. 7(2). 147-163.
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