Week Four

The Love of Landscape

Landscape has the ability to make people feel free. There are no boundaries and some feel as if they could run forever with no end. It is a revitalizing feeling that inspires and infuses a new aspect of life within each of us. That is what this picture does for me. The landscape seems to offer a perfect world with the green grass, blue sky, and vast mountains. The lack of industrialization is also emphasizes the feeling of being free.

Old vs. New

The Romans occupied Tunisia for several years and while there they were able to build an amphitheatre similar to that of the Coliseum in Rome. This is a picture of the very top of the amphitheatre in Tunisia which was never completed. I chose the title Old vs. New because of the contrast between the old structure and the new sky. The building is in the process of deteriorating while the sky is young with colour with few clouds in the sky.

Warrior Strength

The strength of a warrior is an essential aspect to the victory of a tribe. They must be relentless, confident, and captivating. The sculpture of a warrior emanates these qualities. It has fierce facial expressions as well as a strong stance. It helps me to imagine what the warriors were like. The weapon that the still life is holding also helps us to imagine the fighting styles that may have been practiced. I included this photograph into my blog because of its ability to transport us back into history while also bring history into the present.

Zulu Dancing

The traditional dance in Tunisia, Africa is that of the Zulu Dancers. The sing, dance, and play instruments. This picture is of the traditional clothing of the Tunisians and the way that they celebrate with guests. The colours are brilliant with intrinsic details. The lighting was also essential for the display of the people, the colours, and the traditions.

The Roar of the Wild

While observing the many tigers in the area, this one in particular caught my eye. Its strong pose, riveting colour, and outstanding mass stood out from the others. It seemed as if this tiger was the boss of all the others. This picture displays these feelings to the exact. I am intrigued by the confidence that surrounds such a dangerous animal

Desert for Dessert

While travelling throughout Tunisia, Africa we came across an amazing sunset. This was taken of the Sahara Desert sun after a long day of warming the light sand. To me, this was a form of dessert to end the day. A little treat for a hard day’s travel.

Warped Metal

Metal can be transformed into various shapes. One shape that is commonly seen is a metal chair. This happens to be a picture of just that. However, due to the coloration and angle of the camera, this may not be instantly apparent which is why I decided to include this picture in my blog. Some may have to look longer and more carefully in order to identify the true object.

Cascading into the Blue

Water is an amazing property of this world. It is made up of millions of tiny, individual particles that travel as one body. In this picture, I was able to capture the brilliant blue of the water as well as its agility and ability to combine back into a single body of water.

Giant Mushroom

Although this is not a giant mushroom, it appears that is it. In reality, this is a water sculpture that I found in the Alnwick Gardens. If you look closely, you can see the water cascading down the stem. I was inspired to include this in my blog because of how the sun illuminates the top of overwhelming sculpture while the brush shades the bottom stem of it.

Rickety Door

This picture demonstrates the effect that time has on material. The downward effect that I used on this picture helps to emphasize the fragility of the deteriorating door. Time has the ability to ware down everything from inanimate objects to mortal souls. The door in this picture shows how time, wind and rain can be exhausting.