Connecting essay 1

This photograph is using the technique close up and in photography terms is known as macro. I especially like how the close up photography brings out the texture of the orange slice better. This is because from an audiences perspective I can see the juicy and delicate texture from the vibrant shades of orange being produced. Furthermore the use of an extreme close up lens allows the detail in the orange to stand out and make this photograph more interesting to look at. This photograph has also been accurately taken as  it doesn't show any background or distractions therefore making sure the orange slice is the main focus. This photograph was taken using very bright lighting and this is shown as the colours are very warming and bright. This creates an exciting and fun sense to the photograph. In addition the striking colours also make this healthy fruit very tasteful. The editing process of this photograph was very simple as adjusting the curves and levels allowed the colours to be shown clearer and adding more warmth to the photography created an aesthetically pleasing photograph. Overall I feel that this photograph was a success and that it was one of my best photographs in this specific shoot.

This photograph was captured by the photographer Heather Angle and was produced as part of her macro photography. This photograph is very eye catching because of its extremely vibrant shades of green in the kiwi. This fruit is a very interesting fruit to photograph as the detail in the seeds create a striking pattern that make this close up photograph stand out. The idea of using an extremely close up lens to only capture the centre of the kiwi allows this fruit to be seen as very bold as the detail is shown much clearer. Furthermore this photograph contains different tones as the light and dark tones make this photograph look three dimensional and as if they are coming towards you. This photograph was captured on a light box and because of its optimum angle and cropping skills this photographs composition is very accurate and affective. Furthermore this photograph is very reliant on the lighting and colour as without these this photograph wouldn't be as exciting. Lastly because this photograph uses the technique close up the texture in this photograph is very detailed and out can see the juicy texture immediately.

Both these photographs above have a connection because they both are macro photographs that show close up very well because of their vibrant colours and extreme close up composition. Both photographs have a main focus of fruit as my photograph is of an orange slice and Heather Angle captured a kiwi. Both these photographs are similar as aesthetically they both contains bright lighting and are very reliant on these to allow the texture and tones within them to stand out.