Conceptual Photography

1) How would you rate the images you selected in terms of photographic quality (appropriate focus, good exposure, strong composition, etc.)

2) Are there any photographic characteristics that seem to be more prevalent in this group of images?  Examples might be "moody" lighting, image blurring, long shadows, etc.

3) Are there any conceptual characteristics that stand out as more prevalent than others?  Examples might be death motifs, supernatural events, sunlight, children, etc.

1. The picture of the boat on the water is our favorite because of the bright exposure and the main focus on the boat. The picture shows very good depth, with the foreground, and a background. The closer the object the clearer it is. The colors of the image are blues and greens which makes the red umbrella pop and stand out in the picture. 

2. In the image with the couple on the boat the image has nice blurring to it. The background is more blurry and there is a reflection of the boat, trees, and people in the water which adds a nice long shadow almost. The sunlight is also hitting the boat, which makes the focus also go to the boat. In the sunset picture the sun is so bright that it contrasts nicely with the dark boat underneath it. The picture of the buried telephones the focus is very good. One telephone is in focus, and the background is heavily blurred. 

3. The image of the man on the train tracks has a death motif and a christ motif. The man is pictured to look like christ hanging from the cross. It is very symbolic and has a lot of meaning. The image of the sunset symbolizes life and rebirth. The picture of the girl and the hay stack has a death motif and has a creepy almost eery feeling to it. The boat image has a serene feel to it and is very calming to look at. 

4. The picture of the man on the train tracks is telling a story of sadness and hurt. This man is committing suicide and has probably been severely hurt and is in a lot of pain. He is pictured lying on the tracks in a form of christ when he was on the cross preparing to die. This man is in the same position, just waiting to die. In the image of the couple on the boat, the two lovers are taking a romantic boat ride and are enjoying each others company. With the darkness behind them maybe they are moving toward a better relationship, because they are sailing into the lighter part of the picture. Symbolizing new life and new love perhaps.