Paul Anthony Wilson

Endeavour 'The Homecoming'
Paul Anthony Wilson 

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This image above is one that was taken at the present time period, as opposed to how the image looks like it had been taken many decades ago. Wilson's intention was to use effects to create an old looking photograph as it fit in with the conventions of such a ship. The portrait format of the picture puts emphasis on the height of the mast on the ship, making it look a lot bigger than it would have in the form of landscape. I think the other boats and people in the image are important because they put the ship into scale, again making it look important and mighty. In terms of colour, the slight sepia keeps us focused on the ship as there are no distracting colours and it adds to the vintage effect. There is a deep depth of field to make the people more a part of the image. It has been important that the people in the background of the image are still in focus because if they weren't, then it may be difficult to see what they are. As a result of this, we again get to compare the shit to something that is tiny, giving the perception of size. The photograph has been taken from a slightly higher angle, which would suggest that the photographer was trying to show he has a certain degree of power over the mighty ship, however the ship takes the dominating role as it is much bigger than the surrounding boats.

 

 

Below are images of Wilson's that I think will inspire my work:

 

 

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