Flowers Research

ANDY SMALL

Andy Small studied Fine Art. He photographs dramatic close up portraits of nature particularly flowers and his work has become know
n for its modern graphic style and striking use of colour.

His Fine Art background meant he spent as much time painting and drawing as he did developing his photography and this has had a profound influence on his style. Andy's images are described as being "very painterly" in their appearance, he has become one of the UK's most original flower photographers

Andy has quoted; "The natural world is my lifelong passion and provides inspiration for my drawing, painting and photography. Whilst I appreciate those breathtaking views, it is nature on an intimate level that I find most fascinating.

The macro lens is like a window that transports me into another world. In this place I observe details, shapes and patterns that are not usually seen even though most of the subjects are right under our noses"

These images are from his Neutral work.
    I have seen his images of his neutral work and found out that from looking at these images that they are always on either a black background or a white background. 

 I also find that in these photographed the subjects of the photo are always situated in the middle of the image rather than the sides. this can keep the audiences eye on the subject at all times. I dont think that these images have been edited greatly because everything about these pictures looks like it is in its natural state.

The thing i like most about these images are that on each photo whatever the flower is like either the petals or seeds coming off it and all equally spread out, the proportion of the photo is good because as well as looking at the outside of the photo it mainly still captures your attention about the inner part of the flower.