Connecting Essay 2

This photograph is a macro photograph as it uses the technique close up to show the detail of the eye. The detail in this photograph is very intense as it shows the structure of the human eye which makes this photograph look very fascinating. The editing process of this photograph was that by converting the whole photograph to black and white and then erasing the pupil back to its original colour will make the audiences eyes instantly drawn to the pupil as its the main focus. Furthermore the quality of this photograph allows the detail of the human eye to be seen in a more interesting way as it is shown much clearer. By photographing the human eye also allows the audience to see the detail they may not have noticed in person. In addition the close up technique in this photograph increases being able to identify and see the texture as the eye looks very smooth and glossy which emphasises how delicate the human eye is. Also the framing of this photograph has been taken very well because it makes sure that the eye lashes are not cut out and the eye is in the centre. All of the above makes this photograph look very sophisticated and professional which overall makes this photograph a success.

 This photograph was taken by the photographer Suren Manvelyan and is a close up photograph of the humans eye. This close up photograph allows the human eye to express its beauty. The close up nature of this photograph also allows the detail and texture to stand out. This is because the detail in the eye has been taken so well that the structure of the eye is shown with such depth. Furthermore the smooth and glossy appearance of the eye allows the delicate and smooth texture to be shown much clearer and make this photograph look very intriguing to look at. This photograph is part of Suren's project of beautiful eyes including animal eyes. This photograph was displayed in magazines and several newspapers one being the Telegraph. This photograph as well as showing its beauty also looks very scientific. This is because Suren was also teaching science and mathematics this reflects in his work and this photograph especially as it shows his outcome of research on the human eye and how it is structured and formed. This photograph was big inspiration for my shoot therefore I have enjoyed researching Suren Manvelyan. 

Both these photographs connect because they both are close up photographs of the human eye. The close up techniques in both of these photographs allow the texture, detail and colours to be expressed and seen much clearer. This makes both photographs very interesting to look at. Furthermore they both show the beauty of human by showing the eye in a radiant way to show to there audience how delicate and pretty our eyes are. These photographs are also very interesting because from an audience's perspectives they can admire a feature that they have.