abstract urban enviroment

abstract urban enviroment

1. long exposure

   • slow shutter speed
     • creates motion blur and disortation
     • often making the subject look doubled if camera is moved during shooting
     • creates 'trippy' effect

2. creating light beams

   • from passing cars, street lights and street signs
     • (like Michael Bosanko)
   • using tripod to create straight clear light beams, not using one to make it look a bit more rough

3. creating words and drawings

   • using long exposure to write with sprklers or torchlights
     • michael Bosanko using lights to recreate famous paintings or writing words such as "LOVE" or "PEACE"
     • trying to put over a message using specific words

4. close ups

   • create unfamilair image of known subject by photographing up close
     • allows to fill up frame and eliminate undesirable backgrounds
     • reveals more details eye cant pick up

5. colour, shape and texture

   • using strong geomatric shapes
     • triangles, squares and circles
   • interpret strong bold colours in order to create clear and vivid contrasts
     • grabs attention
   • find subjects which will create strong texture
     • brick walls for example

6. reflections

   • capturing reflections of subjects in water, mirrors and windows