Under The Seatoun Wharf - 144 - Hand In - Project 1

Under The Seatoun Wharf 

With this series “Under The Seatoun Wharf” I will investigate space in which the built and natural environments of Seatoun Wharf share. By using Macro, depth of field and fundamental photography composition I will seek to convey not just an interesting juxtaposition of the space in which these two environments, the ocean and the wharf, meet. But also, the relationship they share amongst this space and their effects on one another in a place few people take notice of. I also want to tie all the images together by first taking more wide open shots, then slowly move closer to my points of focus as the series progresses until finally I am taking macro shots with my point of focus on millimeters from the lens.

I feel my series of images has been successful in portraying an aggressive relationship between the ocean and the Seatoun wharf. By shooting under the wharf I feel I have been able to avoid any cliché images and it allowed me to investigate and portray a space in where there is a constant battle between the ocean and a decaying wharf. The composition of these photos in conjunction with the use of depth of field allowed me to create images that show the weathering of the wharf and natures intention to claim back any Structures that impose. The ability of being able to take macro shots worked effectively as I was able to give a full orientation, and the relationships of the space at different distances from the camera lens up to the point where there is only a couple of millimeters between the lens and the wharf. Having three separate shoots allowed me to compare different lighting situations. The third shoot was taken at 5pm which created long and interesting shadows as well and a warmer feel to the shots. I would like to experiment further with shooting at different times of the day with the next project.