The above images are quite obvious examples of evidence. I noticed that in order to make the evidence clear the images are quite minimalistic, which is effective as the evidence becomes more in focus. This is because it can contrast against the plain background in order to show up, and complex backgrounds would draw the eye to other areas. The plain backgrounds also allows shape to be seen very clear, for example in the image of the paper plane we can see a clear outline of it due to the contrast between the white paper and the dark floor.
After looking in more detail at evidence photography I realised that evidence can also be shown in the form of damage or vandalism, which these next images do. I found after looking at vandalism photography that the colours are edited to be dull or even black and white in order to reinforce a negative atmosphere which comes across as very effective.
Lost or abandoned objects are also another example of evidence. After looking through some photos of these I noticed that the formal element of depth is very effective in these images. For example in the bottom image with the teddy bear on a swing, the girl is a lot smaller, which helps us recognise and emphasises the distance.
The above images show other examples of evidence. Evidence of movement can be shown by reducing shutter speed in order to cause an effective blur, whereas evidence of weather can be shown by a close up of rain droplets, rather than a whole rainy landscape. This image bank has helped me become aware of the large variety of ways I can establish evidence in my photography, and has inspired me.
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