"Fresh and Wild" Second Shoot
This is my selection of my best photos from my second shoot, for this shoot I went to the seafront, the lighting was quite good but there was enough cloud cover for me to get away with not using a polarising filter.  Once again I used a wide angle lens to capture the most out the landscape I was using.

This is my first image, I am very happy with this shot, I believe that it is successful due to the intensity of the colours and the dark contrasts. Furthermore I managed to capture the movement of the sea as it exposes the beach underneath, this adds another dimension to the water, which also reflects the dark sky.  This image is also successful because of the concrete arm, this helps keep the image interesting whilst also helping add more perspective to the overall picture. However I believe that this image is a bit too top-heavy, for example there is too much sky in the image which makes it seem unbalanced.

This is my second most successful shot from my second shoot. This shot is a lot more centred and balanced than the first yet lacks in drama compared to the first. However this shot is still successful as the concrete arm in this image leads into the centre of the image which is the where most of the impact will come from, the contrasts in colours, textures and overall perspective.

This is my most successful shot from my second shoot. This image captures the drama of the weather and the sea which creates an intense atmosphere. I am also extremely happy with the contrasts of textures that are captured within this image, for example, the texture of the pebbles, the water and the clouds overhead. I'm also happy with this image because of the different orientation compared to my other two shots. Being landscape it lends itself to the the wide angle lens and makes everything draw towards the centre of the image. Overall, everything combines to create a dramatic and atmospheric image.

I am extremely happy with this shoot, I believe that I have improved what I was unhappy with in the first shoot and used the equipment I have to the best of its ability. I also learnt a lot from these shoots which I can use to create better images in the future.

"Fresh and Wild" First Shoot
This section, is looking at the best prints from my first shoot, which took place up the downs. For this shoot I used a wide-angle lens, this allows the image to contain a wider spectrum of the landscape in one shot than can be seen by the human eye.

Firstly I am quite pleased with the results of this shoot, because of the interesting perspectives of the horizon. Furthermore I am extremely happy with the way I managed to capture the movement of the grass in the wind which draws towards the centre of the image.

This second image is also quite successful, once again the movement of the grass has been captured and adds a softness to the field. I also like this shot because of the element of the tree to the left, which adds another dimension to the image. This is also achieved through the way that the camera is positioned in portrait which accentuates perspective of the field and the sky.

This is my final image from the first shoot, this image is also quite successful, due to the strong lines that run through the field. These lines break up the otherwise simple landscape. 

Overall these images are successful to an extent. However, I would like to improve these images by using a more interesting focal point and using the landscape as a back drop. In a similar vein I would like to photograph the landscape from different angles and levels. Furthermore I would also like to use a polarizing filter to ensure the sky is not over exposed and loose its depth.

"Fresh and Wild" Contextual References

This image is named 'Mind the Gap' by Adam Burton.

This image (above) is by Adam Burton, it's called 'Mind the Gap'. This image was taken in Cornwall at Sunset, the photographer used a polarising filter to reduce strong highlights and enable the photographer to use a slower shutter speed to capture the movement of the sea. 

This image is by Mariano Belmar Torrecilla

This image (above) is by Mariano Belmar Torrecilla, the image depicts a long tunnel like pathway, which is bordered by tall trees. The photographer has also used a slow shutter speed to give a soft textured effect, this effect suggests a lot of atmosphere, as does the lack of colour.

These two images both have a lot of atmosphere, the first image, by Adam Burton uses colour to suggest the drama of the sea and also uses the rocks as a strong foreground to base the image. However the second image by Mariano Belmar Torrecilla uses colour, but in a different way. For example the image does not contain any warm colours, such as reds, oranges or yellows. This lack of warm colour increases the dramatic, cold, dark atmosphere.  Furthermore both images have different compositions The first, by Adam Burton, has a clear foreground, middle ground and background, compared to the second image which focusses on the strong perspective and linear repetition of the trees, which draws the viewers eye to the centre which fades into the mist. 

These two images are extremely different but both are extremely successful environmental images, I will draw  inspiration from both these images to create successful landscape and environmental shoots.