Alexe O'Day: Pictoralism

Stage 1: Filters

I used several types of filters for my project so I could get a wide range of imagery. Here I have:

• Glossy transparent plastic wrap
• Frosted semi-transparent plastic wrap
• Aviator lenses
• Empty water bottle
• Blue semi-transparent folder flap
• Loose knit fabric pompom

Stage 2: Pictures

The first five pictures are all taken from the exact same viewpoint consecutively. I really liked the symmetry the trees and sculptured plants provided; it really emphasized the different filters

Chaterherault Gardens - (as shot through blue folder flap) also higher exposure to create a fog-like haze. 

Chaterherault Gardens - (as shot through an empty water bottle) creates distortion and moderate fishbowl effect.

Chaterherault Gardens - (as shot through aviator sunglasses) also in high contrast to silhouette the tree line.

Chaterherault Gardens - (as shot through glossy transparent plastic wrap) also with macro focus. I really like the reflection of the camera lens on the plastic wrap and the unfocused landscape, it gives the photo more dimension.

Chaterherault Garderns - (as shot through a loose knit fabric pom pom) in black and white camera setting. The different fibers from the pom pom almost make the photo look underdeveloped.

The following pictures were taken in various other locations around Chatherault.

Chatherault front lawn - (no filter) in black and white camera setting. This man was tending the lawn and I loved the natural, common day scene captured off set against the amazing view.