Line & Shape
Describe the photos you took:
A pop up tent in the middle of Time's Square housed these furnishings made of recycled cork and wire. The dim lighting and reflective plastic tent allowed for the reflections of light in the upper third. The top of the chair touches the bottom third and the accent piece on the left fills the left third. While the picture seems to feature the chair, I feel as though the truly captivating parts of the photo are the light and the accent pieces surrounding it. Their dimensions and abnormalities create a more interesting photo, hence why it caught my eye in the first place.
What is the distance in the shot? (How close or far away are you from your subject?)
My subject in the fourth photo, the railing, is mainly close up but travels farther from focus as well. The very forefront of it is blurry while the latter end of it gets smaller however right at the curve, the photo is perfectly focused.
What was your point of view when you took the photos? (from above, below, straight on...)
My library photo was taken from a worm's eye view yet was still straight on.
As we discussed in class, how did you "make the ordinary extraordinary?"
The picture honing in on the window is made special by the feature on the rain drops. Not only does it add detail to a smaller idea but it also gives a completely different essence to the background behind it. The houses look more eery and sad then per say a crystal clear freshly windexed view.
Did you consider the rule of thirds to compose your shots? In which photos? Describe.
In the photo of the tent the law of thirds was heavily considered. The draping opening lines the left third and across from it, the other end of the circle lines the right. Along with this the fence lines up with the bottom third of the photo.
Which one of of your photos is a dynamic composition that successfully leads the viewer’s eye through the work?
The railing truly captures your eye at its curve where the photo is focused and then with the use of light and dark leads your eye down the railing until it disappears off of screen. A viewer would then be drawn by the detail and variety of the wall behind it and its recurring pattern getting smaller with distance and again like the railing disappearing off the page.
Pattern & Texture
How did you move beyond subject matter and make your images deal with surface quality, not just the subject of the image?
Image four is a perfect example of this. While the main subject of the picture, a grate, is no too interesting, other aspects are. It's texture and small imperfections are what increase attention along with the grate layered below it. This grate has small objects spread across it, and again, these small objects are truly the detail that catches an eye.
Which of your images do you feel is the most captivating? Do you feel the lighting conditions made an impact on the quality of the images?
I feel as though my second image of the overgrown leaves encapsulating the sign is the most captivating. It's angle is unique and the relationship between shadow and highlights gives detail to almost every part of the image. You are shown reflection and lines and dirt and shine all thanks to the use of light. It was a gloomy overcast day and I truly feel like it was perfect for the vibe of the photo as well as the photo's qualities.
If you could shoot one of them over again, which one would it be and why?
Given the ability to re-shoot an image, I would choose my first of the leaves wrapped around the column. In retaking my photo I would pay more attention to the law of thirds at the sight, as it was very difficult to edit it to be at ideal alignment later on. While the fix is quite simple it is something I cannot do now. Re-shooting this photo would make it much more dynamic.
Image four is a perfect example of this. While the main subject of the picture, a grate, is no too interesting, other aspects are. It's texture and small imperfections are what increase attention along with the grate layered below it. This grate has small objects spread across it, and again, these small objects are truly the detail that catches an eye.
Which of your images do you feel is the most captivating? Do you feel the lighting conditions made an impact on the quality of the images?
I feel as though my second image of the overgrown leaves encapsulating the sign is the most captivating. It's angle is unique and the relationship between shadow and highlights gives detail to almost every part of the image. You are shown reflection and lines and dirt and shine all thanks to the use of light. It was a gloomy overcast day and I truly feel like it was perfect for the vibe of the photo as well as the photo's qualities.
If you could shoot one of them over again, which one would it be and why?
Given the ability to re-shoot an image, I would choose my first of the leaves wrapped around the column. In retaking my photo I would pay more attention to the law of thirds at the sight, as it was very difficult to edit it to be at ideal alignment later on. While the fix is quite simple it is something I cannot do now. Re-shooting this photo would make it much more dynamic.
Playgrounds and Power Lines
Did you consider the rule of thirds to compose your shots? In which photos? Describe.
In my photo of the barber shop esc equipment I heavily considered the rule of thirds. Keeping the main focus off center but still allowing the horizon and background equipment to line up with the thirds at the same time I feel it is the most considerate of the task.
Which one of of your photos is a dynamic composition that successfully leads the viewer’s eye through the work?
The smiley graffiti leads the viewers eye most accurately. Cleary first drawn to the smiley face and later led down the slide past its companion piece. Lastly you look beneath the smiley and to the right of the slide where the oddly shaped seats lie.
Which image do you feel contains the best play of organic and geometric shapes?
The tubes feature both organic and geometric shape quite often. The geometry clearly being the man-made tubes and focus of the photo, are followed by detailed wood chips and trees that surround it. It also has a geometric feel from the swings in the background, another man-made touch.
Which image do you feel best satisfies the assignment? Why?
The smiley again is the winner as it clearly was taken at a playground as well as contains many components we've learned so far this year. The rule of thirds is fully satisfied and there are many interesting lines and shapes from the main set of equipment it features. You can also vaguely see wood texture as well as an interesting texture in the spray paint.
In my photo of the barber shop esc equipment I heavily considered the rule of thirds. Keeping the main focus off center but still allowing the horizon and background equipment to line up with the thirds at the same time I feel it is the most considerate of the task.
Which one of of your photos is a dynamic composition that successfully leads the viewer’s eye through the work?
The smiley graffiti leads the viewers eye most accurately. Cleary first drawn to the smiley face and later led down the slide past its companion piece. Lastly you look beneath the smiley and to the right of the slide where the oddly shaped seats lie.
Which image do you feel contains the best play of organic and geometric shapes?
The tubes feature both organic and geometric shape quite often. The geometry clearly being the man-made tubes and focus of the photo, are followed by detailed wood chips and trees that surround it. It also has a geometric feel from the swings in the background, another man-made touch.
Which image do you feel best satisfies the assignment? Why?
The smiley again is the winner as it clearly was taken at a playground as well as contains many components we've learned so far this year. The rule of thirds is fully satisfied and there are many interesting lines and shapes from the main set of equipment it features. You can also vaguely see wood texture as well as an interesting texture in the spray paint.