These are a selection of some photographs I took along the riverbank, near the footbridge in Castleconnell, Co. Limerick. I actually took these photos last year on a particularly bright and fresh morning last winter. The area is one of particular natural beauty. There is a small river flowing over mini waterfalls and stepping-stone walkways. This gives the river, even though narrow, great movement and visually very interesting textures and varying water surfaces. I really like the way the tree on its own is striking against the clear, light blue sky. The silhouettes of the bare and rigid tree branches contrast greatly with the fluidity of the water in the lower left hand photo. I hope to do some works based on the waters movement and the tree and branch silhouettes.
I have started to look at these images tonally by removing colour from the equation via photocopying. I want to look at basic shapes and outlines, tones and shades.
Some preliminary sketchbook drawings looking at composition ideas for future work.
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