Lily Pitman project critique

This is a very enjoyable body of work. It is a classical reminder to keep a wide perspective each and every day. It incorporates humor, creativity, and thought-provoking qualities in one series of images. First off, the title is clever which gets the work off to a good start. It kicks off with a great artist statement that had the reader ready to see the project and knowing what to look for. The first image is a strong one to start off with. Although the edit of the camel could be cleaned up a bit, the pink flower really brings in  the eye of the viewer. I like the idea of taking a close-up picture of cacti and calling it a landscape. I also like the depth of field in the landscape. The second picture, of the whale swimming in rain water draining off the street, has a magically creative feel. The whale is well-placed in the reflection of the sky so that the eye is drawn to it first. I also like the water droplet in the upper right corner because it makes the picture feel more real. The sky is a bit washed out, but it does not take too much away from the picture. The third picture is one of my favorites. I like that the ant is placed on a construction site because ants are essentially builders. The picture can really make one sit back and think of the similarities of ants as builders, which work in piles of sand, and human constructions, who in this picture are also working in a pile of sand. This image is a strong one in the project. The two printed images have the fantastical yet thought-provoking feel as the digital ones. This physically appropriated images seem to come to life right in front of your eyes. I like that the chick seems to be chasing the older chickens. This is comical and I’d like to think that if a chick was actually that size that is what it would do. This picture is technically well done, but I would maybe like a little more detail in the landscape. The last image of the koala is another one of my favorites. It really captures the theme of the project and, as explained in the artist statement, the hand brings the picture to life. I think this image is technically sound and the thought and creativity behind it is very well done. This is a very well done body of work and was very enjoyable. Good job Lily Pitman!