HW 1 Jose D.

Michael Kenna,

New York

“Brooklyn Bridge, Study 1, New York City, USA, 2006”

The picture was taken under the Brooklyn Bridge looking toward Manhattan. I think the intention of the photographer was to capture a view of Manhattan without any signs of life, like it was abandoned. I think the purpose of the image is to show a lifeless and calm side of “the city that never sleeps” as he did not include any moving boats or even cars on the bridge in the photograph. Manhattan and its surroundings almost look empty and lonely, which I think it is the mood he was trying to create in this photograph by using black and white instead of color he sets the empty like feeling when you stare into the photograph but it also captures your attention.. I really like the way that the sky and the water look similar to each other, in fact it almost feels like the Manhattan is the boarder between the sky and the water and it is so well done that at a quick glance it would be hard to tell which one is the sky and which one is the water.

Rule of thirds

Leading lines

Diagonal lines

The photographer used the Rule of thirds, leading lines and diagonal lines to create movement in the picture but also make it aesthetically pleasing to the eye. He used the rule of thirds to make the picture aesthetically pleasing but also to guide the eyes to the key objects in the picture. He used leading lines in order to conduct the viewer’s eyes in one direction. Diagonals in this picture work in harmony with leading lines to guide the viewer’s eyes in one direction.

Link to image:

http://www.michaelkenna.net/gallery.php?id=14