- What is your favorite photo from this Lens slideshow? Provide three reasons that it is your favorite.
My favorite photo is photo number 7 of the synchronized swimming routine. I like how the swimsuits match in color with the water, so the whole photo is predominately blue, with hints of white. I also believe that this shot was framed very well with the lead swimmers closer to the top, the secondary swimmer behind, and the water as a thick border around them. Finally, I like the sense of motion and underwater depth that this conveys with the white water near the swimmers' legs and their blurred bodies. Overall, this combination of factors that make this photo excellent is what makes it my favorite.
- Which photo is the best from the slideshow? Provide three reasons.
I believe that photo number 6 of the car in the desert is the best photo. My first reason is that the framing draws your attention directly to the subject of the photo, the car. There are no unnecessary objects in view. Secondly, I believe the color theme is very strong- there are only three main shades of sky blue, the car's blue, and the yellow of the desert. Finally, I believe the blurred motion brings a sense of emotion and excitement to the photo. It is easy to tell that they are driving to something, like the desert speedweek.I believe the simplicity and clarity of this photo makes it the best; the other photos do not convey so much with so little. - What is your best work this semester? Include the blog link. Give three reasons why this is your best work. If you had more time, how would you do to improve the project.
I believe my album recreation is my best work of the semester. This photo is the culmination of what I have been working on improving this semester. The square framing of this photo gives any viewer a direct target to look at. Additionally, having it in black and white takes away any distractions and brings out the depths and shadows of this photo. Finally, I believe the posing of the model gives the viewer different ways to interpret her expression- what is she looking at? how is she feeling? If I had more time, I would change her body language as the singer was looking more into the camera. Additionally, I would research to see if more shadows could be brought out to make the photo more dramatic in black and white. - You chose three rules of composition. What are your three rules?1. Perspective: take photos from a different POV than what people see normally to create interest2. Reflection: use mirrors and natural reflectors (sources of water) to bring symmetry to the photo3. Texture: find different backgrounds to make the subject stand out more, or find backgrounds with interesting patters to become the main part of the photo
- Select one of your own photos that illustrates your ability to apply at least two of the three rules. Insert the photo into the post and label the picture. Clearly include the two rules of composition that you are using.
The two rules of composition that I am using are texture and perspective. This photo shows a different viewpoint of the tree, looking up this way truly helps a viewer understand the magnitude of its size. The trunk of the tree provides an interesting mottled texture that also carries over into the branches, nothing is smooth. The leaves high up also look more needle-like than the regular leaves.
Tallest Tree - I have three rules of composition. I have explained one already. What is my first rule?
Your first rule is to get closer to the subject of choice. It is better to make the subject very comfortable while talking to them, and take their photo at a close range to get a natural shot. A lack of comfort can make the shot awkward, or even ruin it. Conversing personally makes the subject more loose and more likely to give you a more open, more emotional photo. - What are the benefits of working in groups? Provide a list with five benefits.
- Each person brings a different perspective on how to approach a problem
- There is bound to be at least one other person in the group that understands the direction.
- Working in groups makes activities more enjoyable and relaxed.
- Every person is creative in their own ways and can come up with fresh ideas.
- With groups, you are able to accomplish more together than anyone would alone without help. - What are the difficulties of working in groups? List five difficulties.
- Every person has a different style of working.
- Not every person in the group contributes the same amount of work.
- Some members of the group may not listen and you are forced to explain directions to them.
- Each person may place importance and priority on different topics.
- There are many different ideas on what way is the best way to complete a task. - What is your favorite work product produced by another person in this class? Provide the link to their work.
Priyanka's photo number 4 is my favorite work product produced by another person. I really like the way she edited the photo to have good contrast and be in black and white.
A little history
10. You studied a master photographer and reproduced his or her work. Who was the photographer? What did the photographer contribute to the field of photographer? List one significant contribution.
My photographer was Clarence H. White that photographed a lot of portraits of woman and children. He opened the Clarence H. White School of Photography, which was the first educational institute to teach photography as an art form to students. He inspired his students to have their own photographic style and interpretation when approaching any photographs.
My photographer was Clarence H. White that photographed a lot of portraits of woman and children. He opened the Clarence H. White School of Photography, which was the first educational institute to teach photography as an art form to students. He inspired his students to have their own photographic style and interpretation when approaching any photographs.
11. What is Dorothea Lange's most popular photo? (Does the photo have a name?) Where was the photo taken? When? What agency employed Dorothea when she took the photo?
Her most famous photo is "Migrant Mother" of a tired-looking mother with her two children.The photo was taken in Nipomo, California in a community of migrant farm laborers. The photo was taken in March 1936. Dorothea Lange was employed by the Resettlement Administration.
12. Who was the creator/founder of Life Magazine? When did the (photojournalism) magazine begin publishing?
Life Magazine was founded by John Ames Mitchell and Andrew Miller. It first began publishing on January 4, 1883.
13. Robert Capa was a founding member of what organization? What year did the organization start?Capa was a founding member of Magnum Photos in Paris. The organization started in 1947.
14. Robert Capa took the photo known as "Falling Soldier." When and where did he take the photo?
The photo Falling Soldier was taken by Robert Capa on Septer 5, 1936. He took it on the battlegrounds of the Spanish Civil War in Spain.
