Project 1 : Self-Portrait

Artist Statement

We define self – portrait as an image of ourselves. And we also can treat is a reflection of our interest and desire.

I choose to take picture of sea and bicycle. I want to portray myself as a ranger. I love the sky, ocean, and cycling. And blue is my favorite color now. The sky and ocean are infinite. Infinity is what I admire. Whenever I go to beach the waves will bring away all me annoyance. It will always remind me that I so small in between. But on the other hand,sky and ocean arouse the eager of exploration inside of my heart.

Technical Decisions

Camera: Nikon D7000

Setting: f/8, 1/5000s , ISO 1250, 18-105@22mm

Comparing to the original photo, I have enhanced the blue color. It makes the blue deeper and brighter. The biggest change is that I have erased the ships. Because I want to present is the vast of the sea. After removed the ships, you can not tell where is the end of the sea. It also gives back a clear horizon where sky the sea meet together. I just want to keep the main elements in the photo which are the sea , sky and bicycle. So I have removed the spots on the beach.

Artist References

For the composition, I was influenced by minimalism. It is simple but not hollow. Less of things may create more powerful visual impact.