CraftThe coffee table in my living room has a made-up centerpiece of coasters and a pail of candy. I have interesting clear shoes and I thought it would be cool to see the candy through the shoes. The pail is not clear and a person has to dig through it to see all it contains. The shoe was placed in the middle of the table filled with the candy and surrounded by coasters. This made a new and unique centerpiece.
Composition
The position of the objects in the far right corner of this frame gives the photo depth. The photo has a balance, yet the eyes are drawn to the colorful corner and then pan to the space on the table. Although not porportioned literally, the ample empty table space create volume and a balance with the little corner with the shoe and coaster. The table also acts as a border (blank slate) and the objects bring visual interest with color, depth, and contrast.
Concept
Normally, shoes are on a table because people put there feet up when watching television or reading; however, this action is seen as rude, dirty, or just common. The concept of a shoe being the center of attention or the centerpiece on a coffee table is opposite the standard in the typical home. In addition, the shoe plays a functional role. It holds the candy for guests, but does not determine whether or not guests would be comfortable with eating candy from a shoe. In this photo, shoes on the table work!
CraftThis photo was taken inside of St. Xavier's Andrew Conference Center. It was crafted by the slow strut of a male talking on his cell phone. His pace was very slow, probably because of thinking. This photo was taken successfully without the flash, earlier in the morning in front of big windows.
Composition
The placement of the person in this frame adds motion to the picture; the fact that the person is not centered in the photo creates a focus on the legs and shoes of the person in the picture, while acknowledging the background. Uniquely, the color in the photo is not very diverse on the color palete, but is varied within the same palete, making the photo feel colorful.
Concept
The old feel of the tiles, shoes, and walk of this male give the picture a lazy, dirty, antique look. The idea is that the picture is simple and lacks enough color to make it feel old. The shoes are not white, but a beige and brown and the color of the floor and wall is a shade of red/brown that creates a old feel. Yet, the multiple lines in the tiles create interest and the pop of blue jean creates an abstraction from the rest of the picture to add contrast.
