GRAY MALIN

  

These photos are from Gray Malin's photo series Antartica: The White Continent.

I chose these photos because it gives me a different view of how Antartica is usually like. The most interesting part of the photo isn't the landscape, but more of the props shown in the photo. From umbrellas to floats, these items will be more commonly found in beaches or sunny areas where people can play and swim. However, Malin's use of such props in his photos make them look more vibrant as they stand out from the monochromatic background.

His photos give me a lot of inspiration because I have learnt that props make a huge difference in photos. Initially, I always thought it was the camera, settings, angles and lightings that make the difference but now I have learnt that the usage of items in my photos can make it look very impressive too.

Furthermore, because Antartica is such a mysterious continent, the photos have a larger impact to me because I don't really know how it looks like. It is not everyday I get to witness icebergs and snowy landscapes in photos so it is a very novel idea.