Here in Vermont, aptly labeled the “Green State” we notice fairly severe changes often brought on by the onset of the various seasons. As the brilliance of the leaves fade into the frigid starkness of winter, often an “undergrowth” is revealed, the landscape becomes clearer. Buildings spring up where before they were blocked by trees, remnants of garbage, foundations, decrepit buildings poke through the naked trees. Are we witnessing Urban Decay, or are we seeing the onset of Urban Renewal for the first time? As students in Digitial Photography I have witnessed in Edward Burtynsky’s photography, beauty in a photograph can come from sometimes the most dismal subject matter.
Urban Decay: Principles of Design Part II on PhotoPeach
Having looked through the principles of design, and in the spirit of the oncoming winter, I asked students to explore each principle of design in a photo series examining Urban Decay, (or Urban Renewal depending on how you see it), using each principle for one photograph. Students were required to take six photographs with the following criteria:
-1 ohoto showing the Use of Balance -1 photo showing Asymmetrical Balance
-1 photo showing Rhythm or Repetition
-1 photo showing Emphasis
-1 photo showing Simplicity
-1 photo showing Unity/Coherence
Urban Decay: Principles of Design Part III on PhotoPeach
The slide shows posted within this post show some of the amazing work that came out of this project, and again, comments or questions are greatly appreciated and welcomed!
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