Photography 1

This project was part of my Photography 1 course, focusing on mastering manual camera settings and exploring creative techniques. The brief required capturing 15 images, each demonstrating a specific photographic style or concept, such as rule of thirds, shallow depth of field, and low-light photography. Editing was restricted to cropping and straightening, emphasizing the importance of in-camera precision. My motivation was to explore how light, composition, and perspective can tell a story or evoke emotion, creating a cohesive collection that showcases technical skill and creative expression.

Soft Stilness

”Light on light”
 
A minimalist white-on-white composition captures the purity of everyday objects, evoking calm and simplicity.
 
1/3 / F11 / ISO 100

Rushing Power

«Freeze movement»

In Oslo, the ”Aker River” flows from our drinking water source, ”Maridalsvannet”, all the way down to the city center. In this part of the river the water crashes over a fall, capturing the intensity and energy of nature’s force in motion.
 
1/500 / F3.5 / ISO 200

Urban Serenity

”Movement”
 
Further down the river, a quiet moment, where industrial structures meet nature, highlighting the contrast between stillness and movement.
 
1/3 / F29 / ISO 100

Autumn

«Shallow depth of field»

A close-up of a rooftop highlights the beauty of symmetry and geometric lines, with the sky as a soft, blurred backdrop. Bright autumn-colored trees glow in the sunlight, adding warmth to the scene.
 
1/259 / F4.5 / ISO 100

Tangled Wires

”Deep depth of field”
 
A complex network of wires against the sky symbolizes the messiness of modern infrastructure, contrasted with the soft evening light and the beutiful landscape in the background.
 
1/25 / F16 / ISO 100

The Dark House

”Low light”
 
A lone house illuminated in the dark, with the glow of streetlights and the deep blue sky evoking a sense of solitude and mystery.
 
30″ / F5.6 / ISO 100

My Father

”Soft light”
 
A portrait of a my dad, with soft highlights, capturing wisdom and experience etched in his expression.
 
1/100 / F4.5 / ISO 100

My Mother

”creative light”
 
My mom in the woods standing peacefully against a tree, bathed in soft light, embodying tranquility and connection with nature.
 
1/200 / F5.6 / ISO 100

Wings Of Resilience

”Rule of thirds”
 
A cormorant perches on a diving platform, its wings spread wide to dry in the sunlight. The image captures the bird’s striking silhouette against the tranquil water, symbolizing resilience and adaptability in its natural habitat.
 
1/400 / F5.6 / ISO 100

Nestled Perspectives

”Extreme composition”
 
This close-up shot captures a birdhouse hanging from a tree branch, showcasing the beauty of nature through an angled composition. The unique perspective adds depth and intrigue, drawing the viewer’s eye to the intricate details of the tree’s bark and the handmade structure. 
 
1/1000 / F5.6 / ISO 100

Urban Vines

”Leading lines”

Red vines climb the wall of an industrial building, symbolizing nature’s reclaiming of urban spaces.
 
1/13 / F16 / ISO 100

Are They Strangers?

”Contrast”
 
The image captures two figures sitting on a bench, while gazing over the serene lake. Their contrasting yellow and blue jackets stand out against the autumn backdrop, hinting at their unique stories. Are they strangers brought together by circumstance, or do they share a deeper bond? The tranquil setting evokes a sense of reflection, making it a perfect moment to explore the themes of connection and solitude.
 
1/320 / F5.6 / ISO 100

Ripples Of Silence

”Negative space”
 
Two ducks cut through the still water, leaving gentle ripples behind, symbolizing movement within serenity.
 
1/200 / F9.0 / ISO 100

Life In Decay

”New perspective”
 
This image captures a unique upward perspective of mushrooms thriving atop a decaying tree trunk. The mushrooms highlight the cycle of life and death in nature. The image appreciates the hidden beauty in decay, showcasing how new life emerges from the remnants of the past. The mushrooms remind us that life often flourishes in the most unexpected places.
 
1/25 / F13 / ISO 100

Fragmented Memories

”A photograph is worth a thousand words”
 
A figure stands in the dim glow, half-visible and half-lost in shadow, as if caught between moments from the past. The empty space around them echoes with silence, hinting at memories that are incomplete, fading, or fragmented. The image evokes a sense of reflection and uncertainty, inviting the viewer to piece together their own story from the quiet, broken pieces of light and darkness.
 
1/5 / F4.5 / ISO 100

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