Through this module(/course), we emphasise that meaning can be conveyed through photography.
Subject: reuben’s dog Pebbles
Eye level: titled ‘puppy eyes’ (duh!) –> direct connection with you. A soulful and yearning look.
Low level: ‘Pray to me’, makes Pebbles look superior, mighty and towering. He is out to forage findings for the family.
Visual composition: He takes up the almost 90% of the whole screen. His presence is overwhelming, just like the exaggerated angle. I can hear his panting and imagine his saliva dripping onto me.
High level: ‘Pretty please’. Looks vulnerable and dainty (deceiving us to give it more treats).
Seizing the moment: The intensity of Pebbles’ gluttony is captured here. He is eyeing the treat. Also, this picture does not bring me peace…
Up close (and personal): This up close shot makes Pebbles look innocent and unassuming. It also evokes certain affections and you may feel like it is cute. (I also want to point out that this is a very common trend among GenZs these days on social media.)
However, despite being up close, it is blurry to signal that this photo was taken in the moment (not a static subject).
Bird Eye View: Almost unrecognisable, the angle really makes everything seem small and insignificant. I call this the omniscient angle.
Visual composition: Centre of the photo; it is clear that Pebbles is the subject. A lot of space that surrounds him is captured in the photo.
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