Theme: Chairs
Sub-Theme: Outdoor Chairs
"Take
a seat..." If you do, for just a moment, you will discover beauty in
the minute details of one of life's most commonplace pieces of
furniture; the outdoor chair. In our photo essay the diverse textures,
shapes and colours of outdoor chairs are used to create interest and to
highlight the beauty in the everyday. By reflecting the evolution of
leisure photography we have emphasised the modern style of "rather
fleeting, display and collection of one's discovery and framing of the
small and mundane" (Murray, 2008, 147).
Over-exposure and stark
contrasts were used to reveal smaller details and texture. Occasionally
sharpness was increased to achieve the same effect. Close-up shots draw
the eye to the unique features of certain chairs such as hessian fabric
or the wood grain of a bench whereas wider angle shots were used to
place the chair in its urban setting and emphasise the peace of mind and
quiet contemplation associated with the act of sitting down in a
familiar place.
Blue hues and less exposure were applied to
earlier photographs in the sequence to create cool tones which gradually
become warmer as the sequence unfolds. To achieve this, saturation and
brighter colours were increased which compliments the building of the
musical score.
The acoustic, folk sound and simple lyrics of
Brynn's "Giraffe" gives the essay a childish sense of adventure and
invites the viewer to take a moment to appreciate the delicate textures
and structural elements of the chairs that we had chosen. The strong
musical beats give emphasis and interest to the timing of our photo
sequence, also complimenting the playful element of discovery involved
in the film.
We hope that next time you take a seat, you also take the time to appreciate the beauty that so obviously is contained within.
