Built Environment Research

The next photographer i have researched is Nadia Mackenzie. I noticed her work in the National Trust magazine. I chose her to look at as her images are very different to the others i have seen! The images i have picked out are all from the same set. They all share the same lack of colour instead allowing the viewer to concentrate on the shapes and textures of the buildings.

This image includes the use of a lead in line (some kind of walkway i think) which takes the eye across the scene.

This is an example of using a frame within an image. The open door leaves the viewer imagining what is just out of shot.

With no people or other details included these buildings seem to have no sense of scale. They could be huge castles or small models in a studio.

As with the other architectural photographers the depth of field is large; keeping most of the background detail in focus so nothing is lost.

I really like the simple compositions of these photographs. The shapes are intriguing and the chosen crop makes it balanced to the eye.

The position this was taken from creates an interesting perspective. Looking up at the towers makes them loom larger and the solitary tree in the centre of the gates is dwarfed in comparison.

The window in this image is positioned on the bottom third, allowing the light to cover the archway above.

As there is no colour the shadows and highlights play an important role. They are used to add depth to the images and emphasize the shapes of the structures. They also add atmosphere especially in this sort of photograph where the viewer feels they are peering round a corner.

The aspect i intend to include in my work is the simple, graphic shapes and compositions.