This photograph came about during a day of experimentation with different aperture and shutter speed combinations. The settings for this photograph are identical to the settings for Breakfast. The main difference between the two photos is that 4 Windows uses the regular portrait setting while Breakfast was taken on a macro setting. Also, like Breakfast, there is a strong back light.
The most striking thing in this photograph is the color. There has been no color-correction or post-editing (except for resizing) done. Perhaps it is the gradient provided by the reflected light of the white lamp between the two middle windows that causes the whole composition to have a desaturated look that I find very aesthetically pleasing.
The additional elem
ents of a wooden chair and a vase of roses give this scene some context and mystery and the photographer would like to humbly call the viewer's attention to the small blue flower in the window sill second from left. I really enjoy how this accent of blue contrasts with the consistently warm colors in the rest of the scene.Aperture: 2.8
Shutter Speed: 1/2,000
ISO: 100
I like the exposure and subject, but the composition is throwing me off. I'd like to maybe see three windows only. It is too tight of a crop on the right side (frame touching edge) for me, and the window frame on the right is cut in half. That's just me though.
ReplyDeleteAlso, this strikes me as more of a environmental shot and in these kind of shots I usually appreciate a human element being incorporated. Having that said, this is a very relaxing shot. It calms me. Thank you.
The choice to cut off the outer windows was not conscious. My personal aesthetics lean more towards ambiguous context and abrupt framing, so I actually like the picture more now that you've pointed this out.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your comments about needing a human element. This scene would look a lot better with someone standing by the window or sitting in the chair.
Glad you like the relaxed atmosphere.