Blog #9 - The Art of Design & Platon's Photography

 

While watching the Netflix documentary, Abstract: The Art of Design | Platon: Photography, many photographs stood out to me. One specifically that stood out was this photo of Adele. This image was nostalgic to me as it reminded me of a few of her album covers and her use of facial expressions. This photo feels very vulnerable which is why it caught my attention. Eyes really do share a lot more than you would expect, and I would say that Adele’s look in her eyes carried the emotion this photograph possesses. 

 

The color of this photo also projects emotion. Being in black and white helps convey this feeling of vulnerability and nostalgia. There are no distractions with this coloring and simply lets the portrait speak for itself. Black and white photos tend to help show emotion in a way that color photos cannot. It was very interesting to hear about Platon’s process and how he gets to photos like this one.

This photo was from my trip to Acadia National Park. The selfie demonstrates my connection to the world and nature around me. This was my first time going to a national park and I absolutely loved it. Ever since this trip my love for nature has only grown. I now take more time to slow down and appreciate the nature and all the beauty it has to offer. In the photo my facial expressions and pose support how I felt connected to the world. They also showed how I was full of excitement and in awe of the views around me.