Space 2

Take three photos showing three out of the four following options: 1) Flat Space, 2) Limited Space, 3) Ambiguous Space, and/or 4) Contrast of Flat and Deep in one image. Each photo should clearly display one of the visual elements above. Do not re-use the elements.

1. Flat Space

I was able to emphasize and create flat space here by keeping everything on the same plane and minimizing perspective planes in the shot. There is a little bit of depth from the chair and the objects on the table because they aren't directly facing camera but overall I think that the image achieves some good flat space. I took this image because of the way that this portion of our apartment speaks to me. The symmetry and repeated horizontal lines creates a nice horizontal movement for the eye. Limiting the tonal contrast in the image further would perhaps have increased the flatness of the space as well but I am happy with this result and think it is successful.

2. Limited Space

This image incorporates the flat space in the previous image while adding a second plane with the balcony and subject. Limited space fascinates me and I find it engaging and cinematic. I like the two planes and color separation that this image captured but I think it could be even better with another subject in the foreground chair and by stepping out further to see where the chair meets the floor. I like the image and its contemplative emotion.

3. Ambiguous Space

Creating ambiguous space is difficult because it requires you as the artist to remove yourself from your outside knowledge of the situation ask "what am I actually seeing in this image?" This is a detail from a spice rack. I was attracted to the contrasting textures and the way the reflections bend on the metal. I loved the way that the light moves around the image and your eye searches to find something grounding. Of my three images I think this may be the best representation of it's respective space.