Week Eight

Mountain vs. Village

People continuously take multiple pictures of mountains, but it is very difficult to capture the size and power of such a land formation. I feel that this picture justifies the vastness of the mountain due to the small village that is set in the forefront.

Blocks

I was very intrigued by this castle because of the usage of blocks. Not only is the entire castle made out of that shape alone, but the colours that are used on the outer façade also stick to that pattern. There is no curved line anywhere on this fortress making it appear much more sturdy and safe.

Frolicking Angel

This sculpture captured my attention because of the gracefulness of the stone. The angel appears to be frolicking among the clouds, free from pain and suffering. This is what I believe heaven is like; free from harsh feelings and endlessly happy

Transportation

This picture was taken in the Sahara Desert and these people just happened to cross below the sand dune that I was perched on. The expanse of the desert seems to go on forever with no end and the camels seem to have a long excursion ahead of them, but the camels never break stride with exasperation.

Wild Nature

While in Italy we visited a tiny town near the sea and I was able to capture this photo of the sea lapping at the bottom of the mountain. I like how mystical the nature in this picture appears. In the distance, there is another mountain that seems just at your fingertips yet miles away. The cloudy sky also adds to this mysterious ambiance.

Natural vs. Artificial Lighting

Normally when the artificial lighting illuminates an area at night there is no possible way to see natural lighting such as stars. In this photo the stars are putting up a fight. Off to the right hand side, if you look deep into the depths of the blackened sky you can see traces of these burning balls of light. The artificial lights of the building may lose this fight.

Dancing Lights

After playing with the colouring for a little bit, I was finally able to get the white lights to dance across a deep blue stage. The aspect of this picture that I enjoy the most is the fact that the original building that was featured pre-Photoshop can still be seen in the bottom reflection of the photo. The outline can just barely be made out and shows no resemblance to the top of the photo where the lights appear to be dancing at a masquerade.

Endless Swirl

While strolling around the Alnwick Gardens I noticed this swirling pattern in one of the many fountains. I like the way that the water seems to be a solid item that is continuously folding into itself. It seems to resemble a velvet blanket.

Towering Castle

The angle of this picture makes the castle appear to be towering above all the rest of the world. I also liked how the vines coming from the tree make the castle seem ominous while the bright sun-yellow colour of the castle gives a more cheerful image.

Green Acres

This picture was taken at the top of a hill in Germany. Looking down on one side I noticed a lonely little house in the middle of a green field. The creamy white of the house is a stark contrast to the bottle sea green grassland. I also noticed how the paths that lead to the house are very distinct and am amazed at how narrow the paths are. It is not possible to drive down them making transportation for the inhabitants of this home difficult.