There is a large open space with nothing more then the typical elements found in a park. There are trees, grass, and one defining street light. The eye is captured by a defining elements which is some what out of place; the stairwell. A light coming form underneath the ground, this light gives life to the scene. The way which these items are placed is very interesting considering there line up gives the photograph Passage by Philippe Mazaud depth. The stairwell is closest to the viewer then the tree behind it and finally there is the street light. This allows the observer to see the picture is not one dimensional; drawing the eyes backwards in the distance. The lighting is also a vary important element the black and white contrasts more than usual. The majority of the photograph is black (or a very dark gray) so the street light is a main focal point. All paintings/ photographs have a source of light, in this case it is coming from the street light. The street light is only emphasizing the other contrasting point, the light from the stairwell. The street light is highlighting the stairwell. it is making the stairwell and its light source the most important element to this particular piece of art. Another emphasized contrasting area is the horizon which is a mountain (hill) that is completely blacked out; in contrast to the lightness of the land before the horizon. This technique tricks the eye into looking where the artist wants. There is an overwhelming amount of black allowing the light to truly define the image. giving it life.
1 comment:
That was a very good description of the picture. I like how the author choose to do the picture in black and white, it makes the lighting more obvious. One thing I really like about this photograph is the location of the strairway, it kind of get you thinking about the stairway and what it can possibly lead to.
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