So as the country prepares for part one of the lockdown. As we can tell by now this is just the beginning. How now will this journey go forward. Not only am I struggling with some of the coursework, I’m struggling to commit to any research. I learn by getting outside with my camera finding locations with great light and shadows.

Only yesterday was did it start to his home how real this is. And that everyone needs to get on bored. You start to see things different. Yes it not the first time I’ve been in a situation like this as in isolation to everyone but this is different this is a now a fit to stay mentally stimulated and prepared to think outside the box. I’m not sure how I will tackle the rest of this course but I have ideas that just need to start working on inside.

http://www.bored.com

Even the exercises within the course are boring me. I need to be stimulated when looking at a picture. Does it need to tell a story does it need this that the list goes on. No. For me I need to like it first and foremost.

If I don’t like I won’t look at it any longer. I won’t try and see what else it hides or what’s it’s narrative is. I have to find it holds my eyes and draws me in wanting to find meaning. 🤔

Looking back at the last assignment and my chosen subject to build an assignment on was unseen. I’ve walked into Windsor town centre to collect a parcel. Whilst here I thought it be interesting to see how the town is coping with COVID-19.

It’s clear to see that today is pretty quiet compared to the usual Fridays. The streets are relatively empty. I’ve not seen a single tourist group being lead to the castle yet. It does feel very Sunday morning early start but as I write this sat on a bench it’s 10:50 you’d expect to see plenty of different tourist groups being ushered towards the castle by tour guides.

Maybe the word I missed in my seven was ”uncertainty” right to the name we are living in uncertain times. The looks on peoples faces tell a story of fear, worry and hope I believe. This isn’t the first time for some people, yes it may be for some, but things are progressing quite fast.

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Visit the My London Street gallery last Sunday the 1 March. It’s always refreshing to see other photographers work in person. There is something about seeing a print first hand. Instagram (IG) at times doesn’t do the pictures justice until you seen the prints.

I took my wife along with me into London to see this pop up gallery and introduce her to a few photographers I follow on IG and workshops I’ve attend.

Photographers providing work include the following:

• Brandon Wong
• Craig Whitehead
• Joshua K. Johnson
• Josh Edgoose
• Mavis CW
• Mark Fearnley
• Mo Barzegar
• Sean Tucker
• Shane Taylor

Each of photographers listed above have a different street style in regards to how they compose and style there pictures. From a classic point of view to a more fine art style. All have elements I enjoy viewing. Some have inspired my own style. Nearly all have YouTube accounts documenting there style and who have influenced them over the years.

I think it’s a great opportunity for so called up and coming British Street photographers to get there best images on show.

I didn’t get to take many pictures during the day but brought a zine with all the prints inside to keep. It also gives you an idea on how to show case your assignment work within zine style format in A4. Something I may consider at the end of C&N if it becomes an option and affordable.

Bibliography

Street, 3. (1970, January 1). 3 Street Gallery. 3 Street Gallery. Retrieved March 14, 2020, from https://www.3streetgallery.com/

Current position. I’m sat in the waiting room of the fracture clinic at the William Harvey Hospital Ashord Kent.

It’s a path I don’t want to go down, but as you sit and wait many unseen things become seen. Anticipation of results in patients faces. Worry from partners or family members. Staff expressions and greetings to others.

Dull coloured walls, paperwork and files left outside consultation rooms. I’ve seen many a hospital in my time. In both good and bad light. This isn’t a place to start snapping away, but is a place where you can see things differently. Members of staff coming and going not knowing what they have seen, heard or even had to tell people. Good or bad news understand people emotions as they are given news.

Body language is probably a critical unseen image around here at the moment. Hiding emotions for fear of something else. Fear comes into it own whilst the country struggles to control the on going COVID-19 outbreak.

Looking at others ideas lately with this assignment, I’m lost slightly. What is unseen in the normal day, life or world?

The idea of hidden beauty in an image is something I’m trying to show. I’m not quite sure I’m fully there yet. Black and white with intense light and dark shadows is the path I’m trying to pursue. By using this combination, I believe you can see the beauty within the image.

Thoughts?

These were taken yesterday Friday 6 March whilst waiting for my car to have it tyres changed. Knowing the light was going to harsh first thing in the morning it be rude not to go and find some hidden gems.

I like the idea of finding hidden areas and waiting for a subject to wander into the light, whether this is a strip, pool or glimpse of light. You only need a slight gap and patience required and something special can be captured. It’s almost a decisive moment kind, but with an element of finesse added to the composition.

Struggling with a concept. What is unseen and how do I portray it within an image? Two areas I am considering are delvopling idea of what else is can be seen in street photography. As was seen in assignment one of hiding in the shadows. Adding another layer into the image as unseen may add to the idea. Of what’s is unseen.

• Another subject in the composition almost a juxtaposition of St meets landscape
• shadow and light meets geometric shape

It is these parts in my compositions I believe are unseen. The unseen beauty that light and shadows create. Whether this is high contrast black and whites or strong bright lights and dark silhouettes at night.