Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
Salt Lake, aerial, low-flying airplane, airspace
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Art
Abstract
My goal in approaching this project was to capture the unique and unconventional beauty found in the geographical layout and biological make-up of the Great Salt Lake and surrounding areas. Rather than taking a traditional approach to documenting this often-photographed landscape, I wanted to find a new way to reinvigorate the subject and further engage viewers by offering them a new perspective. My goal was to complete a series of large, color images of the area taken entirely from a low-flying airplane. By photographing this landscape from an altitude of approximately one thousand feet above ground level I would be able to completely abstract my subject and further emphasize the amazing relationships of texture and color that are completely unique to this location. In addition, by utilizing a medium format camera I would be able to present these images at a size (three feet by three feet) that would broaden the interaction between the subject and viewer.
Recommended Citation
Everett, Daniel and Adams, Paul
(2013)
"Salt Lake Aerial,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2118.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2118