I knew for this image that I wanted to be quite literal with the meaning of the word 'anonymous'. On looking at the complete definition of the word, I decided that I wanted to use a model for my image, but someone who would not be showing their face. I thought I could maybe shoot in a dark area, whilst the model wore black clothing and maybe had a hood covering their face. I wanted the person to be of no particular significance.
However, I came up with a slightly better idea. The 'anonymous mask' (or Guy Fawkes mask) became famous after being used to depict the most famous member of the Gunpowder Plot in the film 'V for Vendetta'. After that the mask became a well known symbol of the online hackers named 'Anonymous'. From that point on, the word anonymous became associated with the Guy Fawkes mask.
a·non·y·mous
/əˈnänəməs/
Adjective
- (of a person) Not identified by name; of unknown name.
- Having no outstanding, individual, or unusual features; unremarkable or impersonal.
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| f 7.1 shutter: 1/125 ISO 800 filter: none, layered image and eraser |
On putting the image in photoshop, I thought I could play around with it. I decided to layer the original image on top of itself 6 times. I set the opacity on each new layer to 42%, so that they would all match one another. I then moved each layer across to make each layer visible. I wanted to give the effect of confusion, as something anonymous often provokes confusion. It also intrigues the viewer of the image to find out the meaning of it... a lot like when something/someone is anonymous, people are interested to know more, and why this particular person/object has no identity. I am very pleased with how this image turned out, and I think I have achieved what I wanted from it.
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