Visual Framing Blog 5 A

          I picked the original image by Goossens because it was peculiar. I also appreciated the dark colors that were used. The use of space that Ben achieved was another reason why I picked this image. The dark shadow of what seems to be a small town in the background and the light color of the house suspended in mid air brings depth to this photo. The line and shape of this photo is smooth and is easy on the eye. The more you look at the photo the more you see shapes and depth. The visual intensity is not in your face. Upon first glance you don’t get lost in the picture. However, upon focusing on different aspects of the shape of the house and seagull the intensity of the visual experience is enhanced. The long shot of his photo helps give it depth and a sense that the distance between the house and the little town of houses is very big. I believe Ben chose this long shot to provide a sense of loneliness and longing for a place in society.

I chose to zoom into the house because of the scary gray and Victorian style of the house. I wanted it to look like it was a haunted house. However, when you view the original picture you realize that it is a floating house. I wanted to use contrast and not affinity to mess with the viewers expectation. When someone looks at the zoomed in picture their subconscious assumes that the house is on the ground and the color and look of the house is emphasized. But when the original picture is seen their conscious sees that the house is not on the ground but floating in the sky with a sea gull. It is unexpected and the emotion I was seeking when doing this blog.