Movement/Motion

Week 12: Option 1

The implied motion in this photograph is the liquid being poured out of the product which could be either a lamp shade or a cup.  Color and shading helps define the picture because the light coloring refers to the liquid and the darkness refers to the shade.  We can tell that the liquid is spilling because of the curvature of the shade, and the flowing movement of the liquid onto the table or floor.  We can also tell it is spilling because of the splatter/puddle it makes when it reaches the bottom.  The waves and curves in the liquid show that it is spreading horizontally as it hits the floor. The gradient of light on the liquid also helps us know it shows movement because it implies gravity, showing that the liquid is being pulled to the ground hence the darker the shading gets.  The smoothness of the liquid implies that we know it is a liquid, and the shiny part at the bottom shows us texture.  I think this picture is a great example of captured still motion.

There are many reasons why one could think movement/motion could be seen in this picture. Motion is created in this graphic by an implied motion of applied movement.  I was intrigued by this photo because it reminded me of a mannequin and I am interested in fashion and design.  You get the idea that the figure is walking because the figure is repeated in consistent form but slowly fading away in the background.  The fading away part makes it seem like the figure is moving closer to us, as if they were walking.  As the figure is walking, they are leaving impressions behind them, showing motion.  The shadowing also is a huge indicator for movement and motion.  The way the arms and legs are placed indicated that walking is being involved.