For my image I decided to go through my photos I had taken at the American LeMans race at Mid-Ohio from July. I chose an image of a driver sitting by his car on the starting line, pre race. Among the noise of the crews officials, and broadcasters this man appeared to be saying a prayer or simply just relaxing his mind. I layered this photo four ways and enhanced the color, took away color as well as contrasted the focal point. It would appear that the image is cut an pasted together from different images. None the less it is a single moment in time.
This is what I deem as gender based as most of the drivers and the audience is male. I think it gives a glimpse into the drivers soul, and humanizes him. When the cars are circling the track at speeds of 150mph plus, we tend to take it for granted that he is still just a man. That is why I added the text on the top and bottom, not only did it “case” the focal point, but it adds a clear message as to what I am trying to say. It should attach you to the man and convey respect.
Advertisement
Like this:
Be the first to like this post.
