Felicia Critiquing Jamie
1. The first photo "Reach for the sky" uses an extreme altered point of view. It looks like she is up in the air at the cloud's level and there just happens to be power lines that are floating up there. The picture seems really well exposed and the light colored sky provides the perfect backdrop for the black power lines and silhouetted tennis shoes. The text she chose fits in perfectly with the photo and making it the same color as the clouds adds to the sense of peace that is felt in this photo. It also makes the text less of a distraction and help it seem like it's one with the original photo, like it belongs there. Although there's not much action going on in this photo, the elements that are in the photo are more striking because of this.
2. The second photo has an inspiring metaphorical quote about a tree placed in front of a photo of a tree. The tree takes up most of the space of the photo and is the main subject matter. The white background around the middle of the photo seems a little bit washed out to me, but it might just be the way the clouds were. I like how the photo is divided into thirds by color blocks of green, white, and blue. I only wish there was as much green under the tree as there is blue on top of it. Maybe by just stepping back a little bit to get more of the grass or angling the camera down a bit so that the tree's distance from the edge was equal on both the top and the bottom would have helped. I love how the quote ties into what's in the picture, I just wish i could see it better. The black font fades away into the shadows of the tree trunk and the darker grass. Maybe using a lighter font color or placing it somewhere with less shadows would make it easier to read.
3. The text in the 4th photo (the one with the ring on the flower) is very subtle. You can barely see the date printed on the inside of the ring. It almost looks like it's actually engraved on the inside. The monochromatic greens in the background push the bright reds of the flower forward in the picture plane and the large aperture blurs out all their detail, making it even easier for us to focus on the main subject matter. I like how the flower is reaching out to all sides of the photo and is cut off on the edges. It makes the flower seem more like a stage for the ring rather than being the only thing that's important. The only thing I would maybe change is angling the text just a tinyyy bit more so that it follows the curve of the ring a little bit better.
Loved the photos and the way the text was used subtly and fit in with the photos and was not just plastered on top in a way that didn't make sense.
Great job Jamie!! :) :)
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Motion & Sequence Project Critique
Felicia Critiquing Nathalie
1. The photo uses blur motion to show the movement of the cue stick that leads to the ball and can eventually be followed to the ball in the pocket. The first photo shows sort of the "before" shot. Nothing was happening in the first photo, it is just a still life of the balls before there is any action. Then the second photo shows what happens next, and includes the introduction of the cue stick. By using a slower shutter speed, we can not only see the cue stick hitting the ball, but we can follow the motion of the ball all the way to the pocket. The background wall adds some other elements of visual interest so we're not just starting at a large, flat blue field. However, to bring some of the attention back to the action, she might have used a slightly larger aperture (smaller aperture number) to blur out some of that detail so we are more focused on what's happening on the table. The photos both use an interesting perspective and you can tell she got down to the level of the table so you can really place yourself in the environment. By using the same angle in both photos you can clearly see the sequence of events and view the pair of photos asa before and after shots.
2. These photos are a great use of stop motion. The high shutter speed allowed her to freeze the child in mid air right before he belly flops. The lines in the top left corner converge at the awnings and help lead your eye in the direction of the movement. The rule of thirds is followed by the boy, who is the main subject matter, being placed on the left dividing line. The photo is still balanced though by the visual weight added by the overhangs. The first photo almost as a distorted point of view to it, because it looks like the boy is a giant that's going to squish the small figures on the side of the pool. The second photo shows a great moment, just after he has impacted the water and you can almost hear the splash. I think without the context of what just happened, this photo would lose it's meaning and not be as strong. I would have maybe cut off the right edge of the second photo to eliminate the extra people that aren't seen in the first one.The only other thing I would have liked to see in this sequence is maybe a third photo, after he resurfaces, that shows his reaction and the pain on his face.
3. This photo shows a great moment frozen in time. Again, using stop motion with a high shutter speed, she was able to capture the boys jumping into the pool. You can even see the muscle tension in the boy's back and arms. I love the expression of the boy's face in both photos. Strong horizontal lines cut the frame. The reflection on the cement adds an extra element that I wish we could see more of. I think taking the photo a little bit lower would have allowed us to see more of that reflection, while also cutting down on some of the empty blue sky at the top. The first photo fills more of the frame with action, because they are standing on higher ground. I think maybe having some more of the information on the bottom visible on the second photo would balance the fact that you can't see as much of the figures.
Overall, these photos were very interesting and captured some great moments, while still utilizing compositional elements! :)
1. The photo uses blur motion to show the movement of the cue stick that leads to the ball and can eventually be followed to the ball in the pocket. The first photo shows sort of the "before" shot. Nothing was happening in the first photo, it is just a still life of the balls before there is any action. Then the second photo shows what happens next, and includes the introduction of the cue stick. By using a slower shutter speed, we can not only see the cue stick hitting the ball, but we can follow the motion of the ball all the way to the pocket. The background wall adds some other elements of visual interest so we're not just starting at a large, flat blue field. However, to bring some of the attention back to the action, she might have used a slightly larger aperture (smaller aperture number) to blur out some of that detail so we are more focused on what's happening on the table. The photos both use an interesting perspective and you can tell she got down to the level of the table so you can really place yourself in the environment. By using the same angle in both photos you can clearly see the sequence of events and view the pair of photos asa before and after shots.
2. These photos are a great use of stop motion. The high shutter speed allowed her to freeze the child in mid air right before he belly flops. The lines in the top left corner converge at the awnings and help lead your eye in the direction of the movement. The rule of thirds is followed by the boy, who is the main subject matter, being placed on the left dividing line. The photo is still balanced though by the visual weight added by the overhangs. The first photo almost as a distorted point of view to it, because it looks like the boy is a giant that's going to squish the small figures on the side of the pool. The second photo shows a great moment, just after he has impacted the water and you can almost hear the splash. I think without the context of what just happened, this photo would lose it's meaning and not be as strong. I would have maybe cut off the right edge of the second photo to eliminate the extra people that aren't seen in the first one.The only other thing I would have liked to see in this sequence is maybe a third photo, after he resurfaces, that shows his reaction and the pain on his face.
3. This photo shows a great moment frozen in time. Again, using stop motion with a high shutter speed, she was able to capture the boys jumping into the pool. You can even see the muscle tension in the boy's back and arms. I love the expression of the boy's face in both photos. Strong horizontal lines cut the frame. The reflection on the cement adds an extra element that I wish we could see more of. I think taking the photo a little bit lower would have allowed us to see more of that reflection, while also cutting down on some of the empty blue sky at the top. The first photo fills more of the frame with action, because they are standing on higher ground. I think maybe having some more of the information on the bottom visible on the second photo would balance the fact that you can't see as much of the figures.
Overall, these photos were very interesting and captured some great moments, while still utilizing compositional elements! :)
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Portrait Assignment
This project seemed a little more difficult than the others because there was that added element of another person being in the shot. Trying to get them to fit into the composition of the photo was a little bit difficult. Hopefully I can get some feedback to get better at this area of photography! :)
Monday, June 18, 2012
Writing Assignment #1
I love this photo because I am obsessed with traveling. I love visiting places that I’ve only read about, and experiencing them in a way that can never truly be explained. The broad panoramic view of this photo embodies the magical feel of going to faraway places like Paris. That, combined with the surreal color scheme of deep purples and blues reminds me of the other-worldly feeling I get when I get to experiences places I’ve only dreamed about. This particular shot, one of the massive Eiffel Tower with the rest of the city dwarfed below it, was one that I could never reach a high enough vantage point to capture when I was there. The setting provides the most picturesque and beautiful representation of a city that can usually not be captured in a way that does it justice. I also love that despite being focused on the iconic scene that everyone recognizes, the more intimate area of the city streets can still be seen in the foreground.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Weekend Composition Photos
Composition Photos
Pictures from this weekend. June 8-10, 2012. These are some photos I took this weekend while I was in New Orleans!
Pictures from this weekend. June 8-10, 2012. These are some photos I took this weekend while I was in New Orleans!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
First Official Photo Post!
This is my first official photo post! Because I was playing around earlier and said yay!
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