Today marks a significant time stone; I have been living in London for exactly one month and the experience it has been. Filled with delicious pastries, local market discoveries, late night adventures and embarrassing stories resulting from confusion around the difference between black or white coffee, I like to think my time in London, so far has been well spent. However, reflecting upon some of my favorite experiences and sights I’ve seen I’ve begun to see a reoccurring theme. I frequent Hyde Park on a semi regular basis. I have spent hours wondering aimlessly and sitting. In a city full of bustling people, cars and noise, the park acts as a serene escape. Whether it is sunny, cloudy, a good or bad day the park provides an oasis of pure complacently.
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Having visited a few galleries and seen a variety of photographers, this exhibition has been my favorite. While all of his photographs were beautiful, I admire his technique the most. The fact, none of his images are edited or cropped to enhance picturesque moment it impressive. He truly has an eye and ability to understand the art capturing a moment. At the exhibit, one photograph that I reacted to the most strongly was titled “Hyde Park in the grey drizzle.” For me this photograph symbolizes my time spent in Hyde Park.
I feel as though the image embodies the tranquil atmosphere of the park through the representation of the women sitting contently. Though she is alone and the weather is drizzly, the woman is shown in a relaxed position with no rush or obligation, just appreciating her time to herself.
As for Cartier-Bresson’s camera technique the focus played a crucial role in capturing the essence of the park. The woman of the photograph is represented sitting on the park benches with no one around her. She is the lone figure, thus grabbing the viewer’s attention immediately. Through being the woman being the sole focus a sense of escape, where the world melts away is represented. If there had been other people or even movement occurring in the background, perhaps the tone would not represent that park with such
Having visited a few galleries and seen a variety of photographers, this exhibition has been my favorite. While all of his photographs were beautiful, I admire his technique the most. The fact, none of his images are edited or cropped to enhance picturesque moment it impressive. He truly has an eye and ability to understand the art capturing a moment. At the exhibit, one photograph that I reacted to the most strongly was titled “Hyde Park in the grey drizzle.” For me this photograph symbolizes my time spent in Hyde Park.
I feel as though the image embodies the tranquil atmosphere of the park through the representation of the women sitting contently. Though she is alone and the weather is drizzly, the woman is shown in a relaxed position with no rush or obligation, just appreciating her time to herself.
As for Cartier-Bresson’s camera technique the focus played a crucial role in capturing the essence of the park. The woman of the photograph is represented sitting on the park benches with no one around her. She is the lone figure, thus grabbing the viewer’s attention immediately. Through being the woman being the sole focus a sense of escape, where the world melts away is represented. If there had been other people or even movement occurring in the background, perhaps the tone would not represent that park with such