Statement of Work #3: Time is Ticking

Composition

• Orientation: I chose to have these parking meters in landscape orientation because otherwise the picture captures the long pole holding the meters up. In my opinion, this didn't add any value.
• Cropping: The picture includes a lot of background noise like the tress and the garbage can in the way back. I like this part of the picture because it gives some context as to where the meters are.
  
• Distracting Elements: Although I feel like the trees in the back add a lot to the picture, they can be slightly distracting. I suppose I could have cut more of this out, but felt it made the picture more interesting.

About: This image is about how time just flies by us, without really us really realizing what is going on! As I look at this picture, it makes me think about some old time meters, but then I see the digital read outs. It kind of should make the viewer see some irony between the old looking meters and the digital times.

Method: I took a lot of pictures for this particular set. I was working with the zoom and it helped me see the value of standing far away from a subject and zooming in. These are direct subjects and the lighting is day light. To the right of the meters is a car, which I totally cut out the more I took pictures.

Motivations: My goal is to get people to think about how time passes us by. It can be noticed in small things like a parking meter - A technology that will no doubt be replaced by something else.

Context: For this photo I want to compare it to those of Jim Zuckerman. He uses very vivid colors and exciting scenes. For me this scene could be exciting, but it has to take on a life of its own for the viewer. From the compositonal aspects, this picture is completely opposite to that of Jim. Further, the subject matter is much different than what he generally pursues.

Part 2: Reactions

Interpretation: How do others interpret your image?

I've found that others interpret my image as kind of a relic or "old school". Many people commented on the graininess of the picture (some as a negative, some as a positive). Overall reaction to the composition was that it was good but has some areas for improvement as well.

Evaluation: Based on critique, describe what is “working” in your image. Describe what is “not working” as well.

I think overall the graininess and aperture settings are working well for the photograph. The blurred background is just enough to have context, but not too much that it is distracting.

Describe any changes and improvements you would make. Extension: How might you use this image as a jumping-off point for a larger project or series of images?

I would like to change the composition a bit in that I would like to change the angle to more follow the sidewalks in the background. I think that this could be a place to start to create images around public utilities or just public signage.