When taking a photo, what sort of things do you decide to leave out? A photo shows a small part of one larger scene, but what about 'outside the frame?' Can we ever know what's happening without seeing the bigger picture?
Dosbarth Saith - Class 7 - were busy creating images that show how the things we see online may not always be what they seem. Taking a photo allows us to choose what other people get to see, and what information is left out. Take a look at the two pictures below, see what they have included and what they have left out. Can this influence how well you understand what is going on?
Take a look at a similar photo. What do you think is happening here?
We learnt a lot from today's lesson and thought about many examples in which the truth can sometimes be hidden or removed from a picture. The next time you look at a picture online, remember, without seeing the bigger picture, it may not always be what it seems.
Credits:
Created with images by Editor B - "Frames" • Unsplash - "polaroid camera instant" • topzcom - "frame old camera film"