Image (Initial Idea 2) Experimentation

Inspired by the layer styles removing the image as the focal point, I began to look at applying this directly to the image by removing the focal point which is the object, and looking at the texture of the environment as a method of mapping my path. 

 I added an "x" to act as a centre point and aligned each centre of the object to this even if it offset the image as this was an exploration into what the focal point is as even though the object is not there it's still acting as the centre point for all the images. The offset of the environment mimics the offsets of the map when layered which suggests movement.

This gif conveys the offset of all the images representing movement as gifs themselves directly convey movement. This also shows the negative space object remaining still as the focal point. 

 Layer style Lighten and Multiply

 Layer style Subtract and Pin Light

Pin Light is the most successful layer style in my opinion as it creates a transparency that allows for the different textures and environments to be shown while saturating the colours to the point where some look like pathways, especially the red. This almost resembles maps being layered as some look like google maps whereas others look like more traditional maps. The dark centre still conveys the object as the focal point however not as well as the Lighten layer style which is also interesting as it's more true to conveying the negative space.

Combining the previous screenshot idea with the textures to convey their association and mirror how each visualise the same idea but in different ways.

 Using just the outline of the screenshots to overlay the final textures to suggest they are the map.
Overall I like the appearance of these and think there is something in exploring the environment/textures as a way of mapping my experience on the path however I don't think it's a fully realised or specific enough concept.