Descriptive Essay On Bob Willoughby

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Photography The photograph was taken by an artist, Bob Willoughby, from the United States of America who lived between the years 1927 – 2009. It captures Frank Sinatra on The Set Marriage on the Rocks, 1965. The photograph was printed on 9-9-15 on paper 20 by 24 inches. The image measures 16 by 22 inches. Aesthetic Aspects The entire photograph is not only striking buts also subtle in the way it deals with the subject matter; the image of the lonely man. It is evident that the photograph has an eye for depth; however, he could benefit more by lighting all sections of the photographs. Despite the gloomy atmosphere that has been portrayed in the photograph, it is appealing to the eyes to look at. The contrast, the image quality and the minute details captured are appealing in all aspects. Every part of the …show more content…

The photographer took enough time before taking the photograph. This resulted to the image having moderate lighting and contrast. In situations where the photographer exposes the camera in a position that allows more light to filter in; it results to white highlights in the photograph. Similarly, when there is a lower exposure of the camera to light, it results to dark patches on the photograph. It is evident that the photographer used overhead lighting. This created an accentuated shadow on the walls of the building where the image is located. It as such, created an aura of loneliness and hopelessness. The photographer appropriately adjusted the exposure time of the camera in order to capture the crispness in the contrast as witnessed in the photograph. This added a raw grit in the photograph. The lighting level depicted in the photograph is average. The average lighting is appropriate to the details as captured in the image. The lighting level depicted is also average. The average lighting is appropriate to the details as captured in the picture. About the

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