A2 level Update

[Lauren Hunt]

Really haven't been on for a while. Here's an update on my portfolio for my second alevel year. Basically, we could choose a subject, so I chose wildlife.

 

[Hamish Gill]

So hows it coming along then grades wise etc? All good?

I love the golillas really animated expressions, what's the backdrop? It almost looks like there is a texture aplied?
Really good b&w, great tones and lighting IMO!
Difficult subject choice for here in England!

 

[Lauren Hunt]

Grade wise, Yeah alls good. I'm finding it difficult with the experimental part of the exam, but I've got a few ideas.
And Yes, I've been using textures. There's a guy on Flickr called Dirk Wyst (something like that). He has an album of free textures, so everyone in my class uses him.
Yes, difficult choice, but I'm visiting a lot of zoos!

 

[Hamish Gill]

Sounds like a link worth sharing with us

Sounds like a good reason to go to the zoo if nothing else

Good news that it's going well!

In what way are you struggling with the experimental bit? Maybe we can help?

 

[Dave Moss]

Another person Lauren to try and find out for textures on Flickr is Lenabem=anna like Dirk has a file full of textures which she has developed. Some of Dirk's and Anna's might be repeated as they do share them between each other both are on my contact list on there here is a link to Anna's photostream where you will find all Anna's textures

Flickr: Lenabem-Anna's Photostream

 

[Dave Moss]

Hamish Dirks set of textures can be found here

My frEE TextuRes - a set on Flickr

Annas textures are here

Textures & backgrounds - a set on Flickr

 

[Paul Lange]

Its looking good Lauren, I love the way the texture has begun to look like a splatter frame on the RHS of number 2. Also the way it looks like you have selectively used the texture for the background.

 

[adrian jordin]

I think its that look of intense concentration in #2 that make that such a good shot. Its something more than just a picture of a Gorilla.