Roaming the neighbourhood part 2

Setting out again to take search for something different I cam across this leaf and liked its imperfections- its many holes giving it a sort of decaying look. 

From this it occured to me that I could turn my attention to withered and decaying plants and flowers. 

  

























I particularly like the way this rose is withering and browning from the bottom and how the petals shrivel. 

  

I like how these plants give the feeling of being frosty or covered in snow.

I also like the visual effect of the differnet flower petals scattered within the grass

After this I became a little side tracked and had the idea of doing something with dandelion - something soft, light and whimsical. I attempted to get shots of individual small pollen like fluff in the air but was unsuccesful

  

 

 I also came across a lizard and managed to capture a few photos of it. I considered it however decided it probably couldn't stand as a concept by itself

  

   

 
 I like the pattern on these tree branches and the colour tones.




 I came across these fallen, withering petals mixed with dead leaves on the ground and fell in love with the beautiful colours. 

  

I found the petals trapped in the gutter underneath the metal had an interesting visual effec

Around the neighbourhood

As preliminary research I roamed around the neighbourhood taking pictures of things and objects that appealed to me. 

Initially I just my phone but soon after I realised I would need to use a better quality camera for the quality required for the end design.

    

The first photo taken here I took because of the beautiful colours in the sky and the movement of cars. The second is of the electrical posts and wire. I considered to focus more on the structural side of the neighbourhood - the street signs, fences, lamposts - however I rethought that and felt that would be disregarding the brief which required exploring the nature side of the neighbourhood.

   

 

These photos are of flowers around my area. I was largely drawn to their vivid hues and colours however my concern is that the material I have is too literal and lacking and sort of concept. 

In particular I like the anther and stigma of this flower

               

Again the colours of these flowers are gorgeous but I plan to go out again to take more photos from a different view/ focus.