Task 5: One Colour Extra.

The task 5 was to take and choose a colour to shot, in my case I choose Red. 

My favourite colours are black, grey and navy so going for red is a huge change for me. One thing I love about this colour is the symbolism that carries around.

In ancient Rome, red was the color of Mars, the god of war, the planet Mars was named for him because of its red color. This resonates with me as my name means warrior and completly fills this asociation.

Red is the color that most attracts attention. Surveys show it is the color most frequently associated with visibility, proximity, and extroverts. It is also the color most associated with dynamism and activity. By a large margin is the color most commonly associated with seduction, sexuality, eroticism and immorality, possibly because of its close connection with passion and with danger.

Red was long seen as having a dark side, particularly in Christian theology. It was associated with sexual passion, anger, sin, and the devil.

Here are the photos I choose, hope you like them as I do!

1.  Luxo Sr. Sr.

AV 1/80 F4.0 ISO 80
6MM

This photo was taken in Birmingham. If you ever have the chance to go and see this beautiful piece of art you should totally go for it. You can find it in Severn Street framing the entrance of The Mailbox Birmingham.

2. El Ateneo

SM-G930F

AV 1/14 F 1.7 ISO 200

26MM

El Ateneo Grand Splendid is a bookstore in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Originally in 1919 was a Theatre but since 2007 it's this beautiful flagship bookstore. In 2019, it was named the "world's most beautiful bookstore" by the National Geographic.

3. Center Play

SM-G930F
AV 1/50 F1.7 ISO 400
26MM

Center Play is an old fashion arcade that you can find in the center of Mar de Ajó in Argentina. It brings so many good memories of joy.

4.  Kingston upon Thames

LYA-L09

AV 1/33 F 1.8 ISO 640
27MM

This photo was taken in Kingston Upon Thames on a rainy walk at night. I love how the reds pop in contrast with the darkness of the night.

5. Kentucky

LYA-L09

AV 1/50 F 1.8 ISO 200

27MM

Kentucky is a nice pizzeria in Belgrano, Argentina. If you ever go there, I totally recommend you to try the empanadas!

6. London Calling

LYA-L09

AV 1/303 F1.8 ISO 50
27MM

This shot is something I like to do a lot. I enjoy going on a bus in London and taking photos from above. If you are lucky enough you can take one of this old 15 buses to go to Tower Bridge.

7. The Profilée

LYA-L09

AV 1/50 F1.8 ISO 500
27MM

Christian Dior: Designer Of Dreams was an exhibition at V&A musuem an a masterpiece of Dior. This coat was one of my absolute favourite pieces from the collection.

8. Chinatown

LYA-L09

AV 1/358 F 1.8 ISO 50
32MM

Chinatown is a must if you go to London. You can go and try a nice restaurant, enjoy a delicious sweet or do some shopping. During the chinese New Year the decorations are wonderful.

9. New Malden

AV 1/60 F5.0 ISO 125

EF-S18-55MM
F/3.5-5.6 III 
29MM

New Malden's Town Hall is a beautiful combination of Edwardian Baroque style architecture and nature during Autumn.

10. Chichester

AV 1/160 F5.6 ISO 100

EF-S18-55MM

F/3.5-5.6 III 

29MM

Chichester has a beautiful garden next to the Cathedral. During my visit it was raining and I got to see two rainbows. Fun fact: My husband was covering me with his jacket so I could take the photo under the rain and keep my camera dry!