Water collection development:

As a final development for my water collections I decided to take some images of the jars in different settings, I did this to show that I am able to consider setting and composition when taking photographs and I believe that using photography was a good way to show a development and the use of different media. 

I wanted to create a sense of oddness to these images and I did this by placing them in unusual places that you would not expect to find a jar of water, such as in the washing machine or on top of garden furniture. I was particularly drawn to the garden furniture due to the smooth curves and sculptural forms. I placed the jars on the seat and photographed them from behind through the gap in the back go the chair, and I believe that this has resulted in two successful images. I think that the way I have angled the camera so that the chair is covering the outer image allows the viewer to feel as if they are on the inside looking in, it creates this interesting illusion of being trapped in a box with only one way out. I think that this results in conflicting atmosphere of being trapped but still having that small hope of freedom. 

The jar in the washing machine is one of my favourite images. I love the way the light and shadows seem to spiral and morph across the image and I believe that the metallic surface of the washing machine adds a futuristic atmosphere to the photograph. I think that the metallic tones and textured surface are very reminiscent of space crafts and alien technology found in other media such as films or tv shows, and I believe that they blend and work really well with the glass and metal lid of the jar. When looking at this photo I am inspired with imagery of intergalactic travel and I believe that the reflections and light bouncing around the image invoke and otherworldly and mystical atmosphere to the image, as if the viewer is gazing into a portal or being transported to another planet.