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.

Week Seven

Colossal Mountains

This picture was taken of the mountains that surround the Austrian town of Salzburg. It was a cold rainy day in the valley while it was a blizzard up towards the peak. I like this photo because of the contrast between the dark and dreary sky and mountain and the bright spring grass of the valley.

Pisa Architecture

I chose the title as a play on words: “piece o’ architecture”. I never understood the vast size of such a crooked building. This picture is able to capture the size and slant of the ancient building. To this day there is very little known about why the tower began slanting, but it is a thing to ponder as to why it does not fall.

Stone-Cold Jesus

While touring throughout Italy I stopped in Rome and no one can visit Rome without making a trip to the Vatican. This statue of Jesus was taken at the outer façade of the holy building. Even from far away I was able to capture the stone-cold expression on Jesus’ face which accentuates the soft flow of his garment.

Bicycle Traffic

In Amsterdam there are roughly 6,000 bicyclists sharing the road. This picture was taken at rush hour during a traffic jam. There was not very much room making it difficult to pedal around. If you look closely, you can catch the look of consternation on some of their faces. I enjoy this picture because I feel like it captures the atmosphere of Amsterdam and the way of life of the inhabitants.

African Christmas Tree

I was given the opportunity to visit an oasis while in Africa. The entire area of the oasis was filled with many different types of trees, but palm trees seemed to populate a vast majority of the area. This is a picture of looking up into the sky. I appreciate the way the enormous trees seem so delicate when they dip and dance in the wind and touch the sky with their palms.

Streets of Venice

As everyone already knows, Venice is a town made of mostly water. This night shot is taken of one of the many streets that can be accessed using a gondola. A quality of the water that is captured by the picture is extreme pollution. This is shown by how the light from the buildings is not able to penetrate the water at all. Although that may not be a positive description it shows the true nature of the Venetian streets.

Aztec Sun

Although this is a picture of the domed ceiling of the Pantheon in Rome, I was able to contort the colouring in a way where it now resembles a sun. I chose to refer to it as an Aztec sun because of the stone pattern.

Wingspan

At St. Mark’s Square in Venice there is an opportunity for everyone to feed the pigeons (that is if they pay a couple euros). This picture was taken of a pigeon mid-landing into the feeding palm of a tourist. The wingspan of this flying friend seems to span the entire building shown in the background giving a depth of scale illusion.

Heavenly Glance

Peering out from under her shall, this statue seems to be giving a friendly smile. The lighting that was used in this picture makes the statue look to be that of a goddess. The style of statue work also brings this illusion to life. Her garment appears to be floating in a breeze of some sort while strolling through a heavenly garden.

Miniature Village

In the country of Germany lies the little town of Rothenberg. I was able to take a picture of this quaint little town from the bell tower of the city hall. From this picture it looks as if this town is not real, but rather a little collection of doll houses. Each house is painted a different cheery colour and they all have high-peaked roofs.