Distance

I have created this distance image by adding a gaussian blur around the subject whilst keeping the subject in focus. This makes the background appear further away and a person closer.

Edited Shallow Depth of Field Shot

I took the original photo demonstrating a shallow depth of field, and edited it so that more blur was added. I achieved this by using the 'gaussian blur' effect on Photoshop that allowed me to blur the entire photo. After the entire photo was blurred, I used the eraser tool to remove the blur effect over the area that I wanted to keep prominent; the tree.

Shallow Depth of Field Aperture Shot

Shallow
To create a shallow depth of field using a camera, you have to set a very low aperture (5.6) as this allows the lense to focus on objects that are close and blur the background. As shown below, I have demonstrated a shallow depth of field shot as the tree closest to the lense is in focus with the background of leaves out of focus. Using this technique, it makes the viewer focus more on the subject closest to the point of capture.

Freelensing

Freelensing is the process of removing the lense from the camera slightly and then taking a photo. By slightly removing the lense, you get many different effects including a variation in light.

I have created my own image using freelensing. By removing the lense I have created a natural vignette that is the edge of the lense. Also the light coming through the window is quite vibrant and has reflected onto different parts of the stairs.

Gursky Attempt

The image below is my attempt of creating a photo in the style of Gursky: 

From analysing Gursky's work, I found that he uses a series of vertical and horizontal lines to create detail in his work. I feel I have represented this in my own work as I have achieved this effect of Gursky's. Also Gursky uses a subdued colour palette in many of his photos and I have have also done this by using a black and white filter as this removes all vibrant colours that are apparent in the original piece.

Andreas Gursky Photo Analysis

"Paris,Montparnasse"
This iconic image by German artist Andreas Gursky labelled "Paris, Montparnasse" represents a typical tower block at the time. The photo contains a series of horizontal and vertical lines in a lattice structure to create a box like effect. Moreover the solid horizontal line at the top of the building appears parallel to the other horizontal lines throughout the building giving the image a consistent and interesting outcome. Also halfway down the building, there is a split in the colour, with the left half being a slightly darker shade to the right side possibly showing the contrasting feel of the piece. Finally the subdued colour palette of the entire building with the grey sky above gives an eery feel to the image and also makes it seem like an normal and everyday picture.


"99 Cent"
This image created by Gursky shows a different element to the type of work that he creates. For example the bright vibrant colours of the supermarket and the rows of coloured food makes the piece visually attractive to the audience. Also the depth of the image represents with the perfectly ordered food makes the photo quite busy and attractive as it all looks quite symmetrical. The use of people who are dotted around the shop are used as subjects and take the audiences attention away from the busy colours of the shops products. The people are also used to represent the photo to be a normal day with people who are getting their food shopping giving a natural impression of everyday life.
  

Fine Art Photography

Andreas Gursky

Andreas Gursky is a German artist born in Dusseldorf in 1955. His main influence could be said to be his father- a successful commercial photographer in Germany. Many of his shots have been taken of everyday life in the modern world for example large flats and supermarkets.

Many of these photos contains immense detail on each individual part of the composition. For instance the individual box on a supermarket shelf can be easily identified and recognised. Moreover the vibrant colours used make the photo attractive to the viewer and adds a different dimension to the piece.

Gursky has also had some success in the photographic world. His simplistic yet effective shot of the Rhine River in Germany sold for  a record $4.3 million in auction becoming the worlds most expensive photo sold. The photo labelled 'Rhine II' that was 12 feet wide, left many people scratching their head as to the extraordinary price that the photo was picked up for.