Scaling the planets 

Scaling the planets did not result in a stark difference from the original image. The scaled images still look relatively normal. On one hand, it could be because the difference in the sizes of the planets scaled are not significantly different. On the other, it could because the differing sizes of the planets still mimic reality. 

When comparing the scaled images, the differing sizes results in perceived distance. The smaller the planet, the further away it seems. 

Scaling the astronaut (in the middle)

Similar to the scaled planets, the scaled astronaut looks normal. The smaller the astronaut, the further away it looks.

Scaling the head of an astronaut 

I wanted to create something that did not look normal. Hence, I enlarged the head of the astronaut. This made the astronaut look more cartoon-like. When a section of an element is scaled, the deviation from the original image (on the left) is more obvious. 

Constructive Critique 

The original image is a magical starscape. As mentioned, when an entire element is scaled, the resulting image looks relatively normal. The difference in sizes leads to perceived distance where the larger image looks closer to the viewer. Then again this depends on the context of the image as well. 

When a portion of an element is scaled, the resulting image may deviate from the norm and seem odd. With reference to the final image of the scaled head, the larger head makes the astronaut look more cartoon-like on its own. However, when compared to the other astronauts, he seems as though he has an allergic reaction of some sort. This highlights the importance of contextual cues. 

Thus, from this exercise, I learnt that size creates distance, and context provides important insight to how "normal" an image seems. 

Repetition: 

Learning from the 'scaling' exercise. in order to make the image look unusual, I had chosen to duplicate the heads. 

Constructive Critique

I was drawn to the original image because of the colour scheme used. The colours green and purple are complementary on the colour wheel, and the neon colours make the image pop and stand out. The original image looks like a normal beach scene with the sun setting in the background. 

The final image is wildly distorted. By duplicating the heads, the meaning of the image has most definitely shifted from the originally simple beach scene. As the face is typically a representation of one's identity, when the faces are multiplied, it points towards the multitude of identities the character holds. When the head is placed in the sky, it's size in comparison to the female in the background makes her seem like an all knowing, god-like figure. 

Here, I attempted to make the image seem more normal by duplicating the cans of, what I assume is, beer. By duplicating the beers, the meaning of the image has also shifted to make the character seem more like an alcoholic. 

As such, from this exercise, I learnt that the choice of element one chooses to replicate has differing implications on the meaning of the final image. The number of times an element is replicated also results in separate meanings. With reference to the image above, the more the beer cans, the greater the severity of her drinking problem seems. 

Deconstruction: