Task 3 – Reflective Feedback
Taryak Hussain
There are a few reasons I selected this image. Firstly, the image is a
representation of me in my artist persona, for which I wear a balaclava.
Secondly, the placement next to a concrete wall represents my upbringing in
an urban city on a council estate – which I believe is an integral part of my
character and artistry.
The edits I applied were increased brightness, contrast and saturation, as well
as a modified hue to bring out a magenta tone. The aim of the edit was to
give the image a brand-new life. The concrete wall, despite its importance, is
very dull and doesn’t represent my vibrant character, so I changed the hue
to match my characteristics. I think I was successful in achieving my gaols
and aims with the edit. The most challenging thing about this edit was trying
to find a good balance between the brightness and contrast, as too much of
one effect could ruin the image. However, the most useful thing I learned
through this task was how to edit images in general as this was my first foray.