Time: Activity 5

The image on the right has the subject in focus, while the ball is blurred. The subject is portraying a sharp composition.









The photograph on the right is similar to the one above. This similarity is that the subject of the boy running is sharp while the background is blurred.












The image on the left was taken while the basketball was spinning. Therefore, the image is blurred.

The photograph is different for the second one because the subject is inverse. This means that the subject is blurred and the background is sharp, or in focus.

Landscape: Activity 5

The above image portrays depth of field because the two rocks not only frame the composition, but they create a natural pathway for the eye. The viewer's eye would gravitate towards the stream, but then notice the trees in the background as well as more rocks. Depth of field is important because it allows the reader to focus on different elements that make up the composition.

Landscape: Activity 4

The left image is a closed landscape because the tall trees cover the majority of the sky, and there is not much else to the picture. The image on the right is an open landscape because the viewer is able to see the sky, trees, water, and rocks. It has a larger aperture as well, which allows there to be a larger scenic view. The difference between the two photos is the left one was taken at a portrait angle and you can only see the sky through the branches of the trees. Open landscapes are used when the photographer wants to capture a wider scene, not just focus on one particular tree or building.

Landscape: Activity 3

 Joyce Major

Tony Limas

The two images are similar in perspective. Both pictures are taken from the same viewpoint. The painting appears to have more rocks, as well as a more animated and exaggerated color scheme. The photographer is able to capture the shimmery clearness of the blue water; however, the painter is not able to do this effect. In addition to this, painters have more space to be creative and portray the image as it appears in their head. Both images capture the beauty of Lake Tahoe, but I believe the photograph does a better job at being realistic, and therefore, has the better picture. 

Landscape: Activity 2

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/20-helpful-items-for-landscape-photography/

The image captured is of a broken dock that is leading into the ocean. The photographer is trying to convey the path of life as treacherous and that you will get broken along the way. Also, the ominous mountains in the distance signify the great unknown feeling of not knowing what each day on Earth will bring.

http://heyhilizzie7.blogspot.com/2011/01/chapter-9-landscape-photography.html

The photographer uses leading lines to capture the readers eye and draw them off into the distance. Both images take place near water, which is a symbol of renewal and rebirth. The gleaming sun in the distance is a beacon of hope for the future.

Time: Activity 4

 

http://www.smashingapps.com/2009/12/12/45-breathtaking-examples-of-slow-shutter-speed-photography.html

The slow shutter speed allowed the carnival ride to be blurred. The photographer may have had difficulties with timing, lighting, and people walking in front of him because it was a public event. 

Landscape: Activity 1

 Walker Evans

In this image I see an overview of a city. However, the main subject is the giant cross, which, as the viewer looks closely, is a graveyard. I believe the image is art because he uses techniques such as rule of thirds and leading lines.

Time: Activity 2

http://beginnersphoto.weebly.com/shutter.html

The image to the left is a finger popping a bubble. Some difficulties the photographer might have encountered would be getting the bubble to pop at the precise moment the shutter went off. Also, getting the defined detail of the bubble. The image has a sense of motion because you can see the spurts of bubble. 

Time: Activity 1

The image to the left was taken in the moment of multiple peoples reaction while dancing. The decisive moment allows the photographer to catch the subjects off guard and get their real expressions. http://www.magnumphotos.com/C.aspxVP3=CMS3&VF=MAGO31_10_VForm&ERID=24KL53ZMYN

Light: Activity 4

http://bpham.com/blog/maximize-your-depth-of-field-dof-technique/

Maximum depth of field



http://www.paulnguyenphoto.com/blog/2012/3/the-zone-focusing-technique-how-to-optimize-depth-of-field-for-landscape-photography
Maximum depth of field

http://footage.shutterstock.com/clip-1097947-stock-footage-macro-shot-of-poppy-flower-head-opening-very-shallow-depth-of-field.html
Shallow depth of field

http://www.geofflawrence.com/closeups.html

Shallow depth of field

Light Activity: 3

 http://www.noupe.com/photography/50-high-quality-examples-of-silhouette-photography.html

The only light source for this photograph is the sunset. This allows the subjects to appear only as silhouettes. The photographer used a larger aperture because it was taken later in the day, with a darker light setting. 

   

http://www.noupe.com/photography/50-high-quality-examples-of-silhouette-photography.html

There is only one light source used in the photograph and because it is placed behind the subject, it causes him to appear dark and shadow like. The photographer used a larger aperature because there was a small light source. 

Light: Activity 2

  This photograph portrays single light source. The quality allows for only half of her face to be fully aluminated. The light source allows the subject to stand out and pop against the dark background.

   http://www.adorama.com/alc/0012470/article/Single-light-portraits

The photograph on the right has multiple light sources. The more light light sources, the less harsh the shadows are on the pears. Multiple light sources allows the subject to have a brighter quality,

http://learnmyshot.com/classic-still-life-photography-with-natural-light/

Light: Activity 1

http://www.popphoto.com/how-to/2011/01/how-to-shoot-hard-light

The photo on the left portrays hard light because there is a small light source on the man's body and also because of the black background. The light allows the man's muscles to pop off the picture and giving the image a some what hard and serious tone.







http://improvephotography.com/611/hard-light-portrait-photography-tips/

The hand to the right exemplifies hard light because the small light source casts harder shadow and defines the creases on the hand. The object now has an ominous tone.

http://www.etsy.com/au/listing/150333514/nature-photography-poppy-flowers-boho

The nature photo portrays soft lighting because the sun is the light source and it doesn't give off defined shadows or hard details. The texture of the picture is soft and light. 

http://www.photomunki.com/2011/06/29/using-soft-light-to-photograph-babies/

The baby with his finger in his mouth exemplifies light photography because the tone is not harsh and you cannot see any dark shadows. In addition to this, the tone is happy and enjoyable. 

                            Kristen Takaki

The photograph above is balanced because there are subjects on both sides of the image; however, it is asymmetrical balance.

                                   




                            



                           Retales Botijero

This photograph is unbalanced because the green tomato draws the viewers eye, and distracts from the rest of the image. 

Katie Rocha

The photo to the left, portrays a technique known as symmetrical balance. One can tell it is a balanced photo because each side mirrors the other.

Katie Rocha

The fence exemplifies balance photography because the four panels of wood are equal and display symmetrical balance.

Katie Rocha

This photograph of a cactus is unbalanced because the spines of the plant are in focus and the bush on the opposite side is not.

Katie Rocha

The image of the palm tree is unbalanced because there is not another subject on the left to balance out the depth of the tree trunk.

Why Photo 3-4?

     I chose to take Photography 3-4 for many reasons. I thought last years experience was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. I wanted to widen my knowledge of photography and also improve my skills. I discovered a new appreciation for art and for this reason thought taking 3-4 would benefit me. In conclusion, taking 3-4 will be a challenging, but will also be a beneficial course.

Frame and Composition Activity 3

The cat in the photograph is placed on the left side of the photograph, making it rule of thirds.

                                                                                 http://share.ehs.uen.org/taxonomy/term/186?page=7

The puppy in this photograph portrays the technique of rule of thirds. The dog is on the left side of the canvas, not centered at all.

http://www.photographytipsblog.org/rules-of-composition/

    

                                                                               http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/dancing-in-the-rain

The clownfish does not exemplify the compositional technique called rule of thirds because it is directly in the center of the photo.

http://www.okeanosgroup.com/blog/fish-2/for-the-nemo-lovers-clownfish/

The couple in the center of the composition is not rule of thirds because the subjects do not fall on the nine points of intersection.

                                                                                                       







                                     

Frame and Composition Activity 1

Tatiana Garanina

The photographer used a blurred background to enhance the girl's face. The light also grazes her face, capturing the viewer's attention

Lewis Collard

I chose this picture because the zoom enhances the dandelion. The photographer gives it a different perspective, one of a smaller object than a human.

Frame and Composition Activity 2

1. The photographer, John Szarkowski, says that "To quote out of context is the essence of the photographer's craft." This means that making images appear different on film than in real life is a critical concept.

2. The public may have been shocked to see his paintings because he experienced with different techniques that made the paintings unique. His use of enhancing motion was new at that time period.