Mark Blundell my Interior influence

Mark Blundell

Mark Blundell

Mark Blundell is a relatively newcomer to photography, currently living in Crystal Palace he takes images of dereliction and decay. Mark produces some stunning post processed images of building interiors, such as  Hospitals, Asylums etc. Most of his images are processed using HDR or other means but in a subtle but powerful way, the images speak for themselves.

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Welcome to Hell II

Using a mixture of Lightroom, Photoshop and Photomatics he creates some wonderful vibrant images.
If you visit his website he also gives tutorials on how he processes his images using a combination of layers, tones and various other adjustments. Taking images in this way brings life to derelict and abandoned buildings giving them one last glory!

Thanks to Mark Blundell - www.markblundellphoto.com

Experimental photography - Surface

In this module of Experimental photography we're photographing and exploring Surfaces. I have chose to go along the lines of water. First of all I've taken my shots and produced a contact sheet to give me an idea on deciding which images work best. My intentions are to manipulate the images digitally or physically by cutting, gluing and manipulating them.

 

Sean Wareing 2012

Interior brief, final submissions

Abandonment and dereliction.

In this brief I came upon the location by chance, it was only later on in the day that I realised where and what I was taking images off.
I had passed this location on numerous occasions in the past but this time was different. The large Victorian building built in 1900 was and still is owned by the Iranian consulate and was abandoned some time ago. Several arson attacks have taken place since making the property unsafe with unsupported walls. Being aware of the type of location I was in I stuck to the more safe parts of the building.
Photographing abandoned buildings can be difficult due to low light conditions and usually unsafe structures to be careful of. The use of the flash was necessary on most occasions due to poor light
conditions. keeping the the camera steady was also an issue due to the uneven surfaces under foot.
I feel I have satisfactory results from the shoot and gained further knowledge and camera skills in the process.

The stock image below shows the house before it became into disrepair.

The next image shows the house as it is now.

Below are my chosen interior images.

f3.5, 1/160 sec. f/l 28mm iso 800

f3.5, 1/160 sec. f/l 28mm iso 800

f3.5, 1/160 sec. f/l 28mm iso 800

f3.5, 1/160 sec. f/l 28mm iso 800

f3.5, 1/160 sec. f/l 28mm iso 800

f3.5, 1/160 sec. f/l 28mm iso400

f3.5, 1/160 sec. f/l 28mm iso400

f5.6, 1/60 sec, f/l 28mm, iso800

f5.6, 1/60 sec, f/l 28mm, iso800

f2.8, 1/60 sec, f/l 28mm, iso800

f2.8, 1/60 sec, f/l 28mm, iso800

My thoughts.

This shoot had by no means been planned giving me limited options regarding lighting and focal lengths limiting me to quite narrow fields of view which in most cases works quite well, although a wide angle lens would have come in handy in some of the rooms. I was limited to on camera flash which we all know is not the best form of illumination although there`s nothing flattering about a derelict house so the harshness wasn't a problem, more power and an even spread of light may have improved things but then again I think the dark areas give the images a mood and almost haunting feel which was probably why I didn't stay around for long. On a final point although these types of places are fascinating subjects to photograph they are also dangerous so beware of your surroundings
and keep safe and legal!