Week5 photo assignment

What interests me about the subjects I photographed is the textures and connections between the subjects. Like in the pictures of the two chairs and how they relate to the area surrounding it, and because they are old and rusty it makes for interesting textures that pop out. Also i was looking at the placement of things in my backyard and campus in relation to its area i wanted to see what would work and what would not.

The compositions help the views see what interested me is because some are very in your face, the main object is upfront, or able to draw you back to the rest of the picture.

Assignment week 4-good photo

Week 4:

Brett weston - Beachcomber 1945

http://www.brettwestonarchive.com/index.php#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=6&p=2&a=0&at=0

1. Composition: things are placed well, we able to see what is important in the front and in the back

2. lighting: although in black and white the background sky in not distracting, but since this is an outside scene lighting cannot be controlled.

3.Clear focal point: our eyes go right to the three boats in the front, where we notice the man and the boats are directed to send us to the back, and see what else the photo has to show

4. Purpose: not a true purpose is spoken but suggested that it is disaster.

5. The subject is interesting: it is appealing to wonder about this man and if this is his property, and what happened to him, or if this has always been his life style

6.Unique perspective, not a lot used, it seems to be very straight on. although a little higher than the boats and man.

7.Creativity; not much used because it is already placed, but the placement of the boats makes it interesting because it is again directing you to the whole scene

8.Multiple layers: Used very well, we can be brought back layer by layer in the photograph, i consider this to be the strongest part of the photo.

9.emotional response; yes it is there, you feel sympathy for the man and the area surrounding him

10. technical skills; knows how to frame his pictures well, and using black and white to have the right contrast. Especially for the time period this photograph was taken in.

Photos-composition

Closer and Far

the layering of bottles going farther away

High and Low

one higher up than the others

Disordered and balanced

randomly placed to be disordered and cropped off

Big and Small

                                                         one bottle as a focal point and the rest are smaller but are there

Photos-Fruit

Assignment-Attention

There are many creative useful ways to draw ones eye to a photograph besides using aperture to control depth of field. One way is to make a photograph more interesting and creative for the viewer. Instead of simply taking a straight on view of an object, move it around, make it more interesting and less boring. Have the viewer have a flow of the picture starting with the most important subject and going around. Another way is Color, making something bright and vibrant will draw the viewers eye. This can be helped with by lighting on a subject, telling us it is the most important part.

Photo ideas

http://www.flickr.com/photos/toomanytribbles/3524174811/
By Helen Sotiriadis
I love the idea of using a crystal ball to capture an image, but the lighting and depth of field is well placed and used. it makes a very interesting photograph

http://www.flickr.com/photos/toomanytribbles/3852402782/
by Helen Sotiriadis
Although i cannot see the bench besides its shading, i like it better that way, it makes for interesting shapes, and the background has interesting colors because of depth of field.

Photographs of Partner

 

unique

                                                                              bodypart

                                                                            movement

                                                                              posed

                                                                            doing whatever

being comfortable

1.     At first I did feel uncomfortable being photographed. This is because eye contact was difficult to decide on, I was never sure. Should I look straight at the camera or should I stare off into space? Unless I am with my family taking a family portrait or with friends taking a picture, I am not fond of looking into the camera. There were moments when I felt more comfortable about being photographed. This was because I became more comfortable with the person who was taking my photo, from taking and discussing what we were doing. Also by my photographer showing me what she was capturing helped as well.

2.     One way to help someone feel more comfortable is by playing music that they enjoy, it would keep there mind off what is happening, plus the silence can be broken. Also music is a good way to lighten someone’s mood, making him or her less tense. I also believe good conversation is helpful, so there are no awkward silences. When I was taking my photographs for the project, I shared what I was taking, letting them know that they were doing a great job at modeling, and that the photos were coming out well.