Extra Credit Photo

This photo speaks to me because I love all kinds of music. No matter what kind of mood I am in there is always something out there to emphasize my current mood or change it completely. Music also allows me to escape to a different time or place. It can allow you to go back to a memory or an experience in your in life. Music to me also has no boundaries about what you can say and no rules telling you how to write it or dance to it. It allows you to express yourself in any way you chose without any bias. Everyone may not like the music you make or listen too, but the truth still remains that music speaks to all of us in one way or another and at one point or another. To me all these qualities of music bring people together in ways that society has managed to separate us.

Image With Text: Final Project

 

 

 

Writing Assignment #1

I love how the woman in this picture is showing off her tattoos. In her older age or after years of having her tattoos she does not seem to show any signs of regret or remorse. To me it says she has a story to tell, a life that she lived without worry of what others thought of her decisions. She is proud of who she is and who she has become. I chose this picture not only for the message she is sending with her proud posture, but because this is how I see myself loving my tattoos and decisions in my old age. Besides the judgments that are passed on people with tattoos you often hear that "you are going to regret that when you get older.” Apparently those people don’t know people like the woman in this picture. I feel everyone has their own life and that they should go about living it any way they choose free of prejudices and judgments.

Playing With Light

Sequence

Partner Critique for Monica H.

Photo #1

-Where is the pop of color?

The pop of color is located on the top of the book and a little bit in the table at the bottom corner of the photo.

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 

Yes, the pop of color made sense.

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?

Yes. The corner of the book followed by the turtle and the mark underneath it help balance it out.

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 

The picture is well exposed.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?

There is a wide range of colors.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?

Nothing, I like the angle of the photograph.

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?

The turtle makes me happy and all the colors in the book help add to that.

-Overall, what do you think about the image?

Overall I think the image is fun to look at and is well composed.

Photo #2

-Where is the pop of color?

The Flower or the green algae on the rocks
-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 

Yes.

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?

Yes, The rocks, leaves and pennies and where they are placed help balance out the picture in regards to the rule of thirds.

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 

The image is well exposed.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?

The picture has both really dark areas in the shadow and really light areas found in the rock.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?

Maybe add more elements of color in the photo

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?

Peaceful or calm

-Overall, what do you think about the image?

I like the image and the use of the rule of thirds.

Photo #3

-Where is the pop of color?

The pop of color is located in the paint.
-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 

Yes.

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?

Yes, the dark blue circle in the middle of the photograph and continuous rings coming out from the center help create balance.

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 

Well exposed.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?

The cup covers the lighter side of the picture and the dark blue paint is the darkest color in the picture.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?

Maybe would have brightened the white up more so the colors could out more, might have given the picture a different look.

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?

The paint gives it an artsy feel.

-Overall, what do you think about the image?

I like how the center of the cup looks like a drain.

Photo #4

-Where is the pop of color?

The pop of color is located in the lime green chair and table.
-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 

Yes.

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?

Yes, even though the table and chairs are off to the left of the photo the rails around the table makes the photo asymmetrically balanced.

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 

Well exposed.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?

The lime green in the picture isn't over exposed even though it is a very bright color

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?

Nothing, i like the pop of lime green color and how it isn't the center of the picture.

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?

A fun or cheerful atmosphere to be in.

-Overall, what do you think about the image?

I like how the lime green automatically catches your eye.

Photo #5

-Where is the pop of color?

The turquoise and the paint on the cup and sink.
-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 

Yes.

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?

Yes, rule of thirds. The cup is on the right side but the faucet and handles are helping to balance out the picture.

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 

The image is well exposed.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?

The whites are not over exposed.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?

Would have tried to brighten the blue more.

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?

Artsy and fun.

-Overall, what do you think about the image?

I like the composition and the implied texture that the water stains bring.

Photo #6

-Where is the pop of color?

The blue painted on the building.
-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 

Yes, you can tell what she was trying to have standout 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?

Yes, the panels in the building help keep the picture balanced even though the colors are not.

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 

Maybe a little under exposed, but I also could have just been dark or overcast outside.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?

Not really a whitest white but there is a blackest black in between the spaces in the building.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?

A little more exposure.

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?

I feel like I'm somewhere downtown.

-Overall, what do you think about the image?

I wish the blue was more vibrant but I like the reflection in the building.

 

Photo #7

-Where is the pop of color?

The yellow thumbtack.
-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 

Yes

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?

Yes, all the thumbtacks are constant.

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 

The photo is well exposed.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?

The glare on the thumbtacks is not to bright

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?

Nothing,I like the composition of this photo.

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?

A pokey feeling

-Overall, what do you think about the image?

I like how you can see the individual detail of the thumbtacks in the photograph.

Photo #8

-Where is the pop of color?

The pink mace.
-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 

Yes

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?

Yes, the keys and the car balance each other out.

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 

Well exposed.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?

The glare off the silver key is a little strong.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?

I would have made the mace stand more towards the front.

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?

Depends on which part of the key chain you are looking at. You get a different feeling from the soap, the heart key chain and the pink mace.

-Overall, what do you think about the image?

I like that you can get different moods from the photo depending on what part of the key chain you are looking at.

Photo #9

-Where is the pop of color?

The red along the top of the picture and the red in the bicycle.
-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 

Yes

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?

Yes, The red across the top of the picture creates a balance in the picture.

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 

Well exposed.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?

I like the contrast of the bike on the white wall.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?

Nothing, I like the colors and composition of the picture

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?

Makes me think about a nice day spent outside.

-Overall, what do you think about the image?

Favorite image of her ten pictures.

Photo #10

-Where is the pop of color?

The Paint on the table.
-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 

Yes

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?

Yes, all the different paint spots create a balance.

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 

Well exposed

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?

There is a wide range of colors.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?

Nothing, i like the angle of the picture

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?

artsy and fun

-Overall, what do you think about the image?

I like that it looks impressionistic. 

Color Assignment #2

    Aperture: F/11
    Shutter Speed: 1/1000
    Compositional Strategies: Alternate Point of View

                             Aperture: F/14
                             Shutter Speed: 1/1000
                             Compositional Strategies: Converging Lines

    Aperture: F/13
    Shutter Speed: 1/640
    Compositional Strategies: Closed Frame

    Aperture: F/5.6
    Shutter Speed: 1/1600
    Compositional Strategies: Asymmetrical Balance

   Aperture: F/10
   Shutter Speed: 1/400
   Compositional Strategies: Zig Zag Lines

    Aperture: F/4.5
    Shutter Speed: 1/1600
    Compositional Strategies: Shape

    Aperture: F/11
    Shutter Speed: 1/1250
    Compositional Strategies: Curvilinear Lines

    Aperture: F/7.1
    Shutter Speed: 1/3200
    Compositional Strategies: Frame Within a Frame

                     Aperture: F/5.6
                     Shutter Speed: 1/2500
                     Compositional Strategies: Movement: Stop Motion

                            Aperture: F/5.6
                            Shutter Speed: 1/1600
                            Compositional Strategies: Rule of Thirds