William Christenberry

These images all have quite eerie components to them. I think that may be something to do with the backgrounds and the emptiness withing them. William intends to stir up emotions through seemingly ordinary photographs. these images certainly strike some form on be wilderness in me. they seem so serene and simple yet he has managed to capture some element from the surroundings with strike me. I think the colours and the orientation of the photos enhance the mood and atmosphere of the photo. I can always see atleast one striking colour in his images and that pushes it. they are very mellow and relax me which is because of the silentness of them and the desertion surrounding the buildings. buildings were built to hold people and that it how we all associate them so when you see a building completely desolate it causes a stir. You can see that all the images were taken in good lighting and the skies are normally very chilled colours which enhances the serenetiy of them. 

All of the images are the same. they include one focus subject - the buildings - and a small amount of landscape which are always empty and calm. they are all shot straight on which in a way adds some intensity to the images. it reminds me of fond memories where i have been at peace in a beautiful location on my own and at the will of my surroundings, i had time to think and was not discracted and shackled by societys forceful expectations and culture - although i love busy scenes and citys where i am emersed in wonderful sights it can often prove difficult to pull yourself away from all the technology and modern addictions that pull us in so tightly but really are absolutely useless. I think this is why i feel enlightened by these images.

I think it will be very interesting to approach this style of photography in my own way. i can pick and choose appropriate buildings that compel me for my personal reasons and i can attach connotations to those locations. I think i will prowl Brighton as it is my nearest city and is home to some very impressive locations. I will follow my emotions and photograph places that make me feel how i do when i look at these images, serene, intrigued, wondrous, compelled and  invigorated. I want to find somewhere that is very eerie and of course it must have an interesting atmosphere. i may approach this using a film camera as i think they capture so much more texture for shots like this. Also the black and white could create interesting results. 

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