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Lee Friedlander, a well-known photographer, gets recognition for his distinct style and innovative contributions to the art. Friedlander was born in 1934 in Aberdeen, Washington, and his career spans six decades, during which he has consistently pushed the boundaries of classical photography. He is most renowned for his distinctive style to street photography, which captures genuine moments and urban landscapes with unparalleled realism and rawness. Friedlander's work frequently looks at themes of American life, ranging from bustling city streets to huge landscapes, demonstrating a remarkable eye for composition and a unique ability to see beauty in everyday. His use of shadows, reflections, and detailed layering inside his images provide depth and complexity to his imagery, leading viewers to examine the intricate details of everyday life.
Throughout his career, Lee Friedlander has received a multitude of awards and acknowledgments for his contributions to photography. "The American Monument," an in-depth study of the cultural value of buildings around the United States, and "Self-Portrait," a series of reflective photographs of his own image on various reflecting surfaces. Prizes like, the MacArthur Fellowship, often known as the "Genius Grant," and the Hasselblad Award, one of the most prestigious awards in the area of photography,
Mannequin, New York City, Lee Freelander, 2011
This photograph by Lee freelander captures a mannequin standing firmly behind a glass window, creating an amazing composition. The use of natural lighting adds an intriguing element to the image, producing soft shadows and creating a stunning contrast, this contrast also exaggerates the reflection of the building upon the mannequin and adds another level of interest into the photograph. It looks as though the mannequin is playing with its surroundings, creating a unique visual effect. In this image Lee has affectively applied the rule of thirds to get a balanced arrangement. Positioning the subject slightly off-center gives a dynamic aspect to the photograph. The window acts as a powerful leading line, attracting our attention to the topic and providing a feeling of depth. In relation to the depth of the image, by only including what can be seen in the reflection and not what is beyond the subject this adds a sese of mystery and allows the mannequin to stand out.
I hope to incorporate this captivating sense of playfulness in my own responses, by introducing new locations and a wide range of opposing buildings and reflections.
My responses
DIGITAL
Canon, ISO-200, f/9.0, Shutter speed- 1/40
Canon, ISO-200, f/9.0, Shutter speed- 1/60
Canon, ISO-200, f/9.0, Shutter speed- 1/50
Canon, ISO-200, f/9.0, Shutter speed- 1/30
Canon, ISO-200, f/9.0, Shutter speed- 1/40
Canon, ISO-200, f/9.0, Shutter speed- 1/60
Canon, ISO-200, f/9.0, Shutter speed- 1/80
Canon, ISO-200, f/9.0, Shutter speed- 1/30
Digital editing process
Before editing (Raw image)
After editing
I began by opening the unedited image in camera raw, here I selected one of the built in B&W filters (adobe monochrome) and then began to alter the settings. Increasing the exposure(+0.15), shadows(+25) and whites (+3) allowed me to brighten the image and remove any of the darker shadows introduced when adding the B&W filter. Following this decreasing features like the contrast(-12), highlights (-14) and blacks(-11) gave me the freedom to make the image less harsh, making the mannequin look more transparent. In addition, increasing the texture(+5),clarity(+3) and dehaze(+9), enhanced the detail and sharpness of the building and subject also it removed any haziness making the image more defined and clearer.
Increasing the oranges(+29) and yellows(+27) in the black and white mixer, I could brighten the darkness of the building without affecting the whole image. Additionally, selecting the profile correction tool , I ultimately was able to correct the images perspective making
it more flat and easy on the eye.
I followed by selecting mask 1, witch was the sky, here I altered the contrast(+27), highlights(+25),shadows(-14) and blacks (-12), enhancing its tonal range and depth, resulting in a more dramatic and appealing appearance. Increasing the clarity(+4) added texture and definition into the whiteness making the clouds look slightly more predominant.
Creating a new mask with two radial gradients focussed on the building, increasing the exposure(+0.75) and highlights(+23) enhanced its brightness and brought out more detail, making it stand out prominently against the sky. These adjustments added depth and emphasis to the architectural featured, drawing attention to the building within the image.
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