Location Look up 2- Outside Locations

These images are taken around digbeth and Aston. 

I'm still not sure whether I would benefit from taking my images outside or inside. I think I would have to see when I re- visit these locations. 

In my 2nd critique there were some questions raised as to whether I should photograph in urban areas, because of the stereotype attached to these places, but I think it could still work. These places have been marked and cut off from the rest of the city, in a similar way those with a mental disorder are cut off from the rest of society and aren't usually treated or seen in the same way as others. I understand now that it's not just about using the people and the locations separately, but treating the two as one issue.

Upon reflection, I decided to cut out grassy areas. I didn't feel that it would fit too well into my project if I took my images in these outdoor areas. Maybe if I was to look at displaying both the negative and positive side of mental illness, I could look into renew and rebirth, those things which you associate with nature. And looking into renew of thoughts and getting a new sense of perspective ( I was thinking about taking my images from a different angle).

Location Look Up

 I went to two different car parks around Digbeth to see what the areas would be suitable to take images. During the first critique it was suggested that I think about shooting in different locations. which was a good idea, incase my idea with Avril didn't work out, I could change the way I wanted to photograph and interpret my idea.
At first I wasn't too sure where I wanted to take these images. I thought back to some of the images I took during pathway and some of the abandoned, isolated lots that I took my photographs in. Maybe I could revisit the idea of taking my images in run down areas?

The spaces seemed quite lonely, dark and claustrophobic.  I loved the emptiness in these areas, which gives me many different ways in which I could work a person and possibly props in within the space. The lighting would also play an important part in taking these images. I didn't have a tripod with me on the day, so I would have to think about which days and what time of day I could take the images.