Connecting Essay 4

 This image is used to round off a series of images within the  subject of journey. They all link under the theme of journey which is refleted as the focus of the image through the use of the word. A sense of journey is implied through the use of three different locations and the contrasts in connotations associated with each one. The forest area to the left of the frame is represented through thin text that curves almost like a vine and features the colour green which offers connotations to the environment and forest areas. This then blends in to the middle image which is representing New York. The empty forest is contrasted heavily by the vast landscape shot of the city. This contrast is emphasised further through the use of thick text which contrasts with the twig-like text of the forest location. The use of pink/purple is used to imply the neon aspects associated with the city life. This image ends by blending into the southend area. The more traditional seaside area is represented by sophisticated text associated with an older time. The use of sky blue is used to offer connotations to the hot, clear weather of seaside holidays within locations such as this. As a result, these images cause the audience to feel a sense of journey by experiencing vastly different locations through the use of connotations and contrast.

This image focuses around the term 'never look back'. This theme is translated through a number of different themes and connotations. The most notable feature within the image is the feature of contrast of the image and the text. The text features lens flares and an almost reflective surface. This is used to simulate a car interior mirror, highlighting how you should put the past behind you. Colours are used in order to offer connotations within the image. Colours of blue and orange are used in order to offer connotations to things such as a sun rising. A sun rising is used to simulate a new beginning of another day or a new story. This is very much in keeping with this theme of not looking back and embracing your future and where you are. This idea of the sun rising is suggested through the feature of lens flares within the frame suggesting the sun is glaring into the camera. The use of contrast within the text allows for the text to stand out against the sky background.

These two images link under a number of key themes and features. Both use connotations of colour in order to reflect the key themes within their photographs. They both achieve this with specific colours that help communicate these contrasts. Both images rely on heavy themes of contrast in order to highlight the texts within their respective backgrounds. Both can link under a sensation of journey. Both show an idea of exploring new horizons and experiencing different places and escaping your everyday reality through new and exciting places.