Assignment 1 – Photogram
“You’ll make your first photogram using flat bed scanner instead of photosensitive paper. The theory is similar. By placing objects directly on the scanner bed in an interesting composition you can create an image without a camera.”
Stasis
Photogram scanned under “colour positive film” settings
Flowers are one of God’s many glorious creations. (“many” reads “easily available”)
Never one to accept things at surface value, it just seemed so natural to slice the flower bud in half and have a peek inside.
The resulting scan was a pleasant surprise, the translucent nature of the tender flower bud lent a certain iridescence to the image. The image reminded me about the nature of photography.
Photography is about capturing the right moment, etching the elusive onto the tangible, transferring transient light onto a somewhat more transcendent piece of paper.
For a flower bud that will never bloom, this could very well be its most glorious moment. Its growth halted prematurely when I plucked it, its beauty captured on paper as it withers away. The vibrancy and life of the deep red flower bud seems almost forcefully reigned in by the static nature of photography.
“What could have been” has been caught in Stasis.
Close up 1
Close up 2
Close up 3
Self Assessment
In my opinion, Paul’s photogram would have to be the best in the class (90/100). He has managed to put across his passion for music and film in a succinct and polished manner.
Comparing his and Ivy’s, I would rate my work 80 points out of 100 (40 each for both effort and creativity).
Below are some other “trial” pieces I’ve created.
Desert rose
Photogram scanned under “colour negative film” settings
Desert rose 2
Photogram scanned under “colour positive film” settings
woah, i am impressed. stasis looks kind of erotic but in a subtle way. kind of remind me of the female form upon the first look. good job. well done!
I like the desert rose. the contrast with the background gives off a nice feel to it, i think.
Thanks a lot Siling and Jo! Nice of you to drop by. Check back often!
My favourites are the first and third close ups. I like the contrast in colour and i think they reflect exactly what you are trying to say in your write up.
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