Cindy Sheerman

I couldnt just pick 2 :$

photog ISU part 3

Shallow Depth of Field

Variety and Texture

Symmetry

Leading Lines and Rule of Thirds

photog ISU part 2

I want my photo shoot to be throughout multiple days and a variety of places with some kind of nature feel to it. I want my pictures to have a calm but beautiful feel to it with mainly nature in it. I want my pictures to be bright and colourful and some with a light concept with the sun.

Location

• Fifty point
• my backyard
• maybe on the escarpment 
• my house (since my cats an indoor cat)

Props

• a friend (not sure who yet)
• my kitten or cat
• mainly usage of natural props

Lighting plan-

sun setting or in the middle of the day when the suns at its brightest.

Shot ideas:

1) very shadowed from the sun

2)at least on up high

3) a picture with my kitten 

photog ISU part 1

WildLife/Nature Photography

Mark Dumbleton

I find Mark Dumbleton likes sunset and close up shots best from the genre I've seen from him. they cause a shadowy effect but since they're so zoomed in (on the animal shots) you can see specific details in their face that the common eye can't usually see especially from the distance he's at from these animals. I find is pictures unique and better than a lot I've seen because his light usage and how focused he needs to have his camera before he actually captures it. I saw that a lot of photographers take pictures quickly and don't want to take the time to get the "right shot." I chose is Africa photo shoot only because I love Africa as well as the animals in it! it was just about technique for me! I looked up Africa photo shoots and then I choose who could take the best pictures there in the harsh conditions of Africa. 

 

I like this picture best because they're are so many pictures similar by other photographers but this one actually has different angles and make it more effective like this that other photographers couldn't do. To me this picture represents freedom because in my point of view so many stars aren't just beautiful but they're never ending and go for miles and miles, no matter where you go, there's always stars. how the rock and tree are also draw your eyes to the stars and the brighter white part that looks a little like the milky way. I like the angles in this picture with the sky and how they have it with the rock and tree and on top of that, on the left side it looks like the sun is starting to rise in this picture which causes some light effects as well. I think he used flash for this picture so the rock and tree look brighter and it looks like day time but behind it is all dark and the stars are out. 

action shot questions journal 1

Action Photography Questions

1.      In the first paragraph what Knowledge does the author say are important to getting good action shots?

Some basic action-shooting skills, and some knowledge of the activity you're photographing.

2.      What Skills?

Panning, peak action, follow-focusing, pre-focusing and developing a sense of timing.

3.      Timing: Why is it important to know about the subject you are shooting?

You'll see those key moments developing, and be ready to capture them when they occur.

4.      When do you press the shutter to ensure you capture the peak action moment.

A second before it happens

5.      Name three tips given in deciding where your point of view will be. (Placement of the camera)

1)      where to put the camera

2)      outdoors

3)      lighting

4)      timing

6.      Explain the concept of Panning.

A slow shutter speed to partially blur motion. Different shutter speeds, starting with 1/30. Make a person come out clear for the most part while the background is streaky and blurred.

7.      What do you think the author means by Pre-Focussing? Look at your camera; describe how you can do this with step by step instructions.

When you prefocus it makes the image more clear when your subject is in that area.

8.      What is Predictive Auto Focus (AF)? Does your camera have this function? Use your manual if you are unsure.

Yea I have it! It changes the aperture settings and shutter speed to what your camera thinks is best suited for that picture. Manual makes it easier to get the best picture.

shutter speed assignment

born into brothels

Part A - Answer the following questions:

1)      What did Zana describe as the reason for giving the cameras to the children in the beginning of the documentary, i.e.: why didn't she just take the photographs herself?

She let children take the pictures instead of herself because, they wanted to know how to use a camera and she wanted to see the world through their eyes.

2)      Why is the photographer's point of view or unique voice part of what we consider when we talk about pictures? Can't we simply judge all pictures by the same criteria of good and bad regardless of who took them?

The photographers point of view is a unique part of what we consider when we talk about pictures because, we really don’t know what it’s like being these kids, we have an idea but, in reality we have no idea what it’s like for them to be living in the brothels in such bad conditions. I really is incredible how much they love it and catch on so easily.

3)      Reflect on what Avijit first says about painting: “I like to draw pictures because I want to express what’s on my mind…I want to put my thoughts into colors.” What does this tell us about him?

It tells us he’s naturally very artistic and that it’s Avijits passion in life.

4)      Throughout this lesson, the term ‘personal expression’ is used to refer to art, sports, writing, and other activities. How would you define personal expression? How are photography, painting and writing forms of personal expression?

I would define it as something you use to get rid of feelings you have, it helps make it feel “resolved/dealt with” and also expresses who you are.  Photography, painting and writing really shows how you’re feeling.  In photography can express what you like and are interested in for example I like animals so I take many pictures of animals.  When you paint you can put certain colors of what you’re feeling, for example if you are mad or depressed you can paint with darker colors to express how you’re feeling.  Writing really lets it all out because it wouldn’t be a hidden feeling you can write a journal to tell how you’ve been feeling and what’s going on in your life. 

5)      How can art (personal expression) serve as a means of educating others about a particular issue?

It can show the expression of a person such as Ludwig Beethoven. He was deaf but still just with feeling he could express himself with his piano. You can tell just by his music that he was an angry man because of his music. With the Mona Lisa it looks depressing and calm, so I think it shows how the person was feeling. I can relate myself in a lot of it because if I’m sad, mad, hurt or hyper/happy/upbeat ill draw or paint how I feel usually just to let it out. I find the arts more of a place to express who you are which I find very important for someone to do, that’s what I think the arts serves in education in an issue, expression.

            

Part B- Critique

In the first critique I had you complete I encouraged you to only look at the physical qualities of the pictures. This time I would like you to do a TWO part critique.

Visit this Kids with Cameras Gallery and look at the pictures, notice the links at the bottom of the page are for locations other than India where this project has taken place.

i)                    Select what you believe are the 2 most beautiful images based on traditional photography standards (Nice contrast, appealing colours and textures, clear focal point etc...) And in a sentence for each explain why you like them.

I like this picture because, it shows how little they need to be happy in this life. They grew up in such bad conditions and even though so much in their life was so bad they’re so happy, appreciative and grateful for the simplest things.

 

I find this picture beautiful because of how creative it is. They’re walking down the street dressed as skeletons. You really don’t see anything like this around we live and I just find it so creative and meaningful. I think it’s meaningful because it’s like they’re the walking dead. They government doesn’t care enough to help them out so they’re living in bad conditions and they’re walking around dressed as skeletons. I think there’s a meaning for them wearing that in my opinion, because I don’t think anyone would wake up randomly with a friend or family member and say “hey lets dress like skeletons today because we’re just that cool.”

ii)                   Select what you believe to be the most effective pictures at conveying a message or educating you about the issue of human rights abuses. And in a sentence for each explain why you chose them.

I think this picture affective for me especially because seeing a dog that emaciated it probably has more problems than it looks. Iv seen enough animal rescuing shows to know that this dog will not make it for too much longer even though he’s running around doesn’t mean hes ok.

I found it horrific that children play in such a gross area where there’s garbage everywhere. It’s crazy thinking of how in Canada that’d never be aloud or in the United States! Just so many more modern places wouldn’t allow that kind of garage anywhere near their children. There it’s an everyday life where children play in a contaminated filthy environment.

iii)                Does a picture need to be beautiful to be effective? Does it help?      

They don’t need to be beautiful to be affective. They can be affective if they have meaning behind them, for example the pictures they have in the aspca commercials have a lot of meaning and catch people’s eyes not because it’s something beautiful but because you can see what you’d be saving if you adopted them. Pictures of women badly beaten aren’t beautiful at all, but with the meaning behind it, it can catch someone’s eye and be very effective. That’s just a couple examples of why a picture doesn’t need to be beautiful to be effective, in my opinion.