Daniel Samson

The aim of this Cropping workshop was to show how new meaning could be added to an image by cropping it in a certain way.

Closeup

P Lets you see more of the environment of the picture

M Quite grainy

I Circle reflects shape of sphere

Wide Angel Horizontal

P Gives a dynamic angle

M Too close to the top

I Focuses on the cyclists

Narrow Angle Vertical

P Concentration on human aspect

M Quite clumsy looking

I Makes it look a bit like a holiday snap

Depersonalise

P Shows someone working hard

M Removing of boys expression

I Pink and white contrast

Abstract

P Concentration on visual elements

M No indication where it belongs

I Interesting shapes

Define

P Shows that the picture is about people moving in somewhere

M Doesnt give greater  context of where they might be

I Implication of motion

Distant

P Shows the village

M Human aspect removed

I Atmospheric perspective

Emotion

P The anger is shown in the man

M Loose context of car

I Face and arm on a level

Narrow Vertical

P Focuses on girl

M Removes some of the negative emotional impact

I Lots of verticals

Bold Exciting

P Could be a genuine shock

M No context of crowd

I Mobile taking photo

Discreet

P Looks as if we are spying on these people

M Cant see the mass of people

I Verticals are interesting