1. (Discussion and Illustrated Discussion) Reviewing the Exam Paper Options

Reviewing the exam paper options

Definitions

Mood and Atmosphere -  A really great image is one that conveys a mood and pulls the viewer into the scene. 

Circles and Curves - Curves make an image easy to look at by leading the viewer's eye through the frame. It is almost as if the photographer takes the viewer by the hand, draws them into the landscape, and points the way. The viewer's eyes are compelled to follow the line.Curves are graceful, rhythmic, dynamic and add energy to an image.

Settings:

• ISO - this will brighten or darken a photo. As you increase your ISO number, your photos will grow progressively brighter.
• Shutter speed - how long the shutter is open to let light in. The higher the shutter speed, the more light is let in.
• Aperture - The size of the opening in your lens, allowing light in. 
• White Balance - is the process of removing unrealistic colour casts, so that objects which appear white in person are rendered white in your photo. 

Settings and Locations

The locations chosen by numerous film makers and photographers have often proved critical in creating mood or establishing meaning. 

The director Yasujiro Ozu used in the interiors of Japanese homes to reflect the formality of domestic and family relationships that interested him.

When photographing objects, Walker Evans emphasised the context of the room or street in which they were located. 

Irving Penn severely limited the space available for his models when creating his 'Corner Portraits' series. Produce your own response, making reference to appropriate work by others.

Circles and curves

Many photographers and artist have used circles or curves to produce imaginative and powerful work. 

Josef Sudel photographed shells, eggs, glasses and balls chosen for their distinctive shapes and forms, in his series of still-life arrangements. 

Round hats, mirrors and lenses act as frames or focal points in the portraits of Vivian Maier.

Yayoi Kusama has used complex and intense patterns of dots and spots to produce startling installations. Produce your own response, making reference to appropriate work by others. 

My ideas

Settings and Locations

Although I think that these photos are very good. I think in winter time, and living close to London, getting good setting photos of natural landscapes (which is the type of photography that I like) will be difficult with many days being cloudy, raining and miserable. 

Circles and Curves

In these photos above, I am really interested in the use of the glass objects including Crystal balls, Wine glasses and mirrors. The curves and Circles used in these images draw the eyes focus and create an interesting and different image. they also add a sense of calm and tranquillity to the photo.