Exploration In To Theme: Low Light

This Photo was taken at night by John Ryan, it is very much to my liking as it is in an ordinary setting that has been manipulated to seem quite cold and sinister. I like the composition of the bench as it is made to seem lonely with so much open space in front of it. Because it is a memorial bench, it has the feeling as though somebody is on the bench even though nobody is there and this to me creates a sense of curiosity about who it is dedicated to. 

 This is another striking photo, however I find this to be quite eerie especially as a bus like this is supposed to have lots of people on it and with it being empty, it seems creepy. I like the way the street lighting looks misty, that for me is what makes this photo interesting.

I find this photo by Martin Stranka to be very striking. Even though the main subject is very small, you are instantly drawn to it due to the harsh lighting that is in front which creates a bleak atmosphere. The dark, blank space around it again portrays a strong sense of loneliness which I find is quite chilling.

Brassai

-The Hungarian photographer, George Brassai, rose to fame during the 20th century in France. He made his stamp on the world of photography with his 1933 book, Paris de Nuit. He was very attracted to the contrast between the artificial lighting of the city and the areas of darkness where the light could not reach.
- He often used the natural effects of fog and rain to capture the thriving city of Paris at night, this later caught on with many other photographers and is seen in a lot of low light/night photography today. For example, The photo above by Martin Stranka.

- I find this particular photo from Brassai slightly amusing in a way as the sign on the lamp post is showing a footpath which leads in to the darkness. I love how the light surrounding the lamp post and the brightness of the wall behind it looks like it belongs in a safe place, whereas the white door between the bricks seems a little mysterious and dark which matches it's actual physicality.

I have decided to base my unit 3 on Low Light Landscape photography with using natural evening light.