This week I
was introduced to the works of Edward Burtynsky. Burtynsky primarily focuses on
“Nature transformed through industry” as a predominant theme in his work. Many
of his work takes on a level of abstraction through either wide angle vistas or
close up detail. In particular, I will be discussing his work entitled, “Dam #6”,
Three Gorges Dam Project, Yangtze River, 2005.
At first
glance, I found this image to be dynamic and evocative. Being that the image is
all in focus, I believe that it was shot at a narrow aperture (f 64?) from a
high vantage point. The image uses strong leading lines of perspective to
reinforce the theme of rigidity of form. Many reoccurring forms, such as the
round vents and vertical cranes create an interesting composition that leads
the viewer’s eyes seamlessly through the image. The strong grays and muted
tones are balanced by the touches of color throughout the image.
For me, the
image evokes an otherworldly feeling. As if it could be some sort of refinery
on a far off planet. It also has a sense of being fake, like a piece of scenery
on a model railroad set.
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