Inspiration
Inspiration Set 2
Five Favorite
Description: In this portrait we see a man looking at the camera. He's wearing a hat and blue shirt and has a patch of hair under his lip. Behind him is a plain white wall.
Reflection: The tone of this picture seems very casual. Although some people might find the picture a bit somber, this man was relatively easy to talk to and joke around with. His face conveys an "I don't care" attitude. He looks as if he's had experience on the streets.
Formal Analysis: This picture was taken at eye level of the subject. This helps the viewer feel equal to the subject and humanizes him a little bit more. The background is plain and doesn't distract the viewer from the subject.
Reflection: The tone of this picture seems very casual. Although some people might find the picture a bit somber, this man was relatively easy to talk to and joke around with. His face conveys an "I don't care" attitude. He looks as if he's had experience on the streets.
Formal Analysis: This picture was taken at eye level of the subject. This helps the viewer feel equal to the subject and humanizes him a little bit more. The background is plain and doesn't distract the viewer from the subject.
Description : This picture shows a man staring into the camera. He has a beard, a hat, and a black shirt. His arms are crossed, with his hands making different symbols. There's a man with a blue shirt behind him leaning over.
Reflection: This picture seems to reflect the mood the man was in at the time I took the picture. He didn't seem to be sad or depressed, but was talkative and appeared to be happy. Like the other man, he appears to have experience on the streets.
Formal Analysis: This picture was taken at the eye level of the subject. This helps us to feel equal to the subject, as opposed to a high angle picture, which would make us feel superior. Lines are demonstrated by the man's arms and hands, giving us a sense of movement and providing an imaginary frame for the man's face.
Reflection: This picture seems to reflect the mood the man was in at the time I took the picture. He didn't seem to be sad or depressed, but was talkative and appeared to be happy. Like the other man, he appears to have experience on the streets.
Formal Analysis: This picture was taken at the eye level of the subject. This helps us to feel equal to the subject, as opposed to a high angle picture, which would make us feel superior. Lines are demonstrated by the man's arms and hands, giving us a sense of movement and providing an imaginary frame for the man's face.
Description: This picture shows a man wearing sunglasses. His hands are raised and his fingers are arched over. He's wearing blue and black gloves and a black shirt. His blue hat is turned backwards and the background is a plain white wall.
Reflection: The man in this picture seems to be in a good mood. As I talked to him, I could see he was happy to take the pictures and struck the pose above. Looking at this picture, you can obviously see the man has a sense of humor.
Formal Analysis: This picture was taken at the eye level of the subject, which helps us feel equal to him. The background is plain, which helps us keep our focus on the subject and doesn't distract us. The subject's arms and hands make a frame for his face.
Reflection: The man in this picture seems to be in a good mood. As I talked to him, I could see he was happy to take the pictures and struck the pose above. Looking at this picture, you can obviously see the man has a sense of humor.
Formal Analysis: This picture was taken at the eye level of the subject, which helps us feel equal to him. The background is plain, which helps us keep our focus on the subject and doesn't distract us. The subject's arms and hands make a frame for his face.
Description: In this picture we see a man playing a 12 string guitar. He has long brown hair and a mustache. He has a blue shirt and rings on his fingers. We see palm trees in the distance.
Reflection: This picture gives off a gloomy and melancholy feeling. The man's face gives the impression that he has years of experience behind him. He appears immersed in the song he is playing, giving no attention to anything around him.
Formal Analysis: This picture is taken at eye level. The subject's eyes provide an example of movement, as they help draw our attention to his guitar. The palm trees in the background provide repetition.
Reflection: This picture gives off a gloomy and melancholy feeling. The man's face gives the impression that he has years of experience behind him. He appears immersed in the song he is playing, giving no attention to anything around him.
Formal Analysis: This picture is taken at eye level. The subject's eyes provide an example of movement, as they help draw our attention to his guitar. The palm trees in the background provide repetition.
Description: In this portrait we see a man looking into the camera. He's wearing a red shirt and a jacket, and a hat that says "Hemp Ale" on it. He's smiling and has a mustache. Behind him is the street and a building.
Reflection: The tone of this picture is happy. The man is smiling and appears to be content. As I talked to him, it was clear that this was the case.
Formal Analysis: This picture was taken at eye level. The subject's shirt catches the viewer's attention and is an example of emphasis. The background is out of focus and helps keep our attention on the subject.
Reflection: The tone of this picture is happy. The man is smiling and appears to be content. As I talked to him, it was clear that this was the case.
Formal Analysis: This picture was taken at eye level. The subject's shirt catches the viewer's attention and is an example of emphasis. The background is out of focus and helps keep our attention on the subject.