I chose to shoot at Oak Bluffs, at Inkwell Beach. I chose to shoot a picture of the lifeguard post, I did this at an hour after sunrise during the "golden hour".
It is the lifeguard post at Inkwell Beach. I took it from several feet away, slightly lower, to be able to fit the whole object in the photo but also to have no background noise. I took it on this side so that the shade would create a shadow on one side and with the ladder.
Also from this angle I get a feeling of negative space at the top, and really focuses the viewer on the post.
First looking at the photo you notice the white post popping out of the negative space then brings attention to the shadow of the ladder.
The photo was taken from about 15 feet away so I was able to incorporate both the whole tree and the city in the background.
It was taken far away with to get the depth of the background.
I took the picture straight on as a vertical photograph. Following the rule of third with the tree and the man in the bottom right corner. The texture of the tree provides a good contrast between nature and the city in the background.
Proper Exposure:
The background has midtones of greys and dark tones in the tree. The way the sun is on the photo the background is light and the closer parts are darker. The man being dark adds a contrast to the photo that is attractive to those viewing the photo.
Fast shutter speed
Using an 1/800 shutter speed, incandescent white balance because of the studio light, and 800 IOS.
Students were throwing plastic balls at the student and I captured the motion of the balls and the student, Jake, reaction to them being thrown at him. The shot was taken at eye level slighty to the left. Black backgrounds in the photos added a strong contrast AND a strong negative space with the student who was already wearing grey, in addition to the balls that were right creates good tones between the action and still parts. From taking it slighting to the left, Jake is slighty out of the rule of thirds and the balls are in the bottom right corner.
Slow shutter speed
1/15 shutter speed to capture the blurred image. 1000 IOS and fluorescent white balance setting. The background is mostly still because of the stairs and railing while Mrs. Troutman is blurred while she is moving, in addition to the people in the background moving creating blobs along the sunlight with the window. I took the shot from below eye level so that I could get the light in the top third of the photo and Mrs.Troutman in the bottom two thirds of the photo. The slow shutter lets in more light, emphazing the light from the window creating a white background. The light also creates a contrast between the stairs and the top of the photo. Following the rule of thirds the main focus (blurriest) is Mrs. Troutman in the
right of the photo. With the slow shutter speed and light together creates a soft, really light texture.
Using an 1/800 shutter speed, incandescent white balance because of the studio light, and 800 IOS.
Students were throwing plastic balls at the student and I captured the motion of the balls and the student, Jake, reaction to them being thrown at him. The shot was taken at eye level slighty to the left. Black backgrounds in the photos added a strong contrast AND a strong negative space with the student who was already wearing grey, in addition to the balls that were right creates good tones between the action and still parts. From taking it slighting to the left, Jake is slighty out of the rule of thirds and the balls are in the bottom right corner.
Slow shutter speed
1/15 shutter speed to capture the blurred image. 1000 IOS and fluorescent white balance setting. The background is mostly still because of the stairs and railing while Mrs. Troutman is blurred while she is moving, in addition to the people in the background moving creating blobs along the sunlight with the window. I took the shot from below eye level so that I could get the light in the top third of the photo and Mrs.Troutman in the bottom two thirds of the photo. The slow shutter lets in more light, emphazing the light from the window creating a white background. The light also creates a contrast between the stairs and the top of the photo. Following the rule of thirds the main focus (blurriest) is Mrs. Troutman in the
right of the photo. With the slow shutter speed and light together creates a soft, really light texture.
The strong contrast between the white light and black background really catches the viewer's eye. The black cloth in the picture creates a strong negative space as well. Using a 15 second shutter speed and 200 IOS I was able to capture exactly what I wanted. I used a string of holiday lights, spinning them in spontenous directions, to create the white light, and doing so infront of the black background I was able to create the picture. When the viewer looks at the photo they should be influenced by the photo with the contrast and negative space between the light and black background.
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Blue color correction
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Select one of your images that show a shallow depth of field.
In my shallow depth of field photo I used f/8 to capture just the stick figure men but nothing behind them. My ISO was set at 1000 and my white balance was on fluorescent
Discuss one of your images that show a large depth of field.
In my large depth of feel photo I used f/4 because I only needed to capture a foot infant of me and not have noise in the background but still incorporate the whole idea of the little men/game/player's hand. It was on 1000 ISO and my white balance was on fluorescent.
In my opinion the large depth of field photo is better because it creates a lot of good negative space but is not too noisy in the background.
In portraits I would use a shallow depth to capture just the person and the background a blur.
In nature photos large depth of field looks great, for example tree photos.
Ben Baker
The light is coming from the front slightly the right and at a direct level (eye level).
The model (Barack Obama) has his body forward with his face slightly turned right creating a small dark shadow on a small section of the left side of his face. Obama is placed infant of a white background that is slightly grey to create a contrast with his bright white shirt. A slight smile and slightly serious tone not only because of his facial expression but because the lighting and his outfit.
The model (Barack Obama) has his body forward with his face slightly turned right creating a small dark shadow on a small section of the left side of his face. Obama is placed infant of a white background that is slightly grey to create a contrast with his bright white shirt. A slight smile and slightly serious tone not only because of his facial expression but because the lighting and his outfit.
Studio Portraits
The light is coming from the left side, creating a light shade on one side of his face and illuminating his smile and the right side dark. From where the light is coming it creates negative space with the black background.
Charlie is positioned slightly to the left so that the smile is illuminated.
The background is black to create negative space and create a contrast.
I took the photo from about a foot away from the model at eye level with the model.
This photo communicates a hoppy and light feeling although the photo is on the darker side.
Charlie is positioned slightly to the left so that the smile is illuminated.
The background is black to create negative space and create a contrast.
I took the photo from about a foot away from the model at eye level with the model.
This photo communicates a hoppy and light feeling although the photo is on the darker side.
Landscape, Seascape, Cityscape
Double Exposure
see assignment 2
Portfolio
Photo One
This by far was the best photo I have taken so far this year. One of the strongest parts of this photo is the fact it was taken in the golden hour which creates a great light and shadow.
Since the sun was rising the light shined on the right side creating a shadow with the ladder and a dark shadow on the other side of the life gaurd chair. The house in the back are also a great addition to the photo. This photo also has a strong contrast/brightness and negative space. I also liked how I took the photo (the angle, knee level) so that I could create those shadows and appear the life gaurd stand was much larger than anything else, such as the house in the background. |
Photo 2
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I selected this photo because I like the angle at which I took it, traditionally this photo would be taken with the two mountain side at the edge of the photos and the road in the middle, but instead I made the road on the far right. By following the rule of thirds, I put the middle of the mountain space/valley not in the middle. Compositionally, there is sense of meaning because the clouds and shadows on the far back mountains. A great sense of contrast between the dark mountains fading into light grey shadows and the white clouds. Since I took this photo on top of a mountain I was able to get a great depth of feel, and in the back mountain it almost looks like they are almost touching the clouds and they look softer then the ones in the front.
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This photo was taken for the motion assignment.
I like the contrast and negative pace made in this photo. In addition you can't really see their face you can just see their shadows/figures in the photo. My point of view was almost at ground level because I kneeled down to take the photo so the background light was more prominent. Gives you a sense of mystery since you are unable to see the people's faces. Looking at the photo you notice the shadows right away, and the blotches of white and black brings a lot of interest. The two lights on the side (school lights not natural light) brings a more interesting aspect to the photo. And the stairwell railings give a good grey shadows to the photo. |
Photo 4
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Similar to a lot of my other photos I LOVE black and white especially with high contrast points. With this one, the background is completely black creating high contrast with the grey and white lights and negative space. It is interesting because each three shapes/lines/swirls in the photo have different shape, direction, and thickness, making it stand out more. I was able to create this photo by making my classmates, Jake and Luke, swirling lights infront of a black background in the classroom. By doing so I was able to create three different unique swirls.
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Public Garden
Photo 6
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I love this photo because it so happen there was that one man in the corner of the photo which I think makes the photo unique. Especially because Boston is flooded with people especially in the Public Garden. Seeing the city buildings/city life in the background makes it interesting as well, creating the depth of field. This photo was taken early in the morning so there are very bright spots - the water, and dark - the tree and man, which create great negative space and contrast. Similar to the life guard stand there are shadows, between the spaces and branches of the tree shining through the tree.
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I selected this photo because it was one of my strongest photos through out the year. The light source coming from the left side, ligthing up his face and creating a shadow on the other side of his face. Since he (my model- Charlie), has a fair skin tone and dark hair it creates a contrast. In addition to the black and white shirt he was already wearing creates contrast as well. Personally I think it's a strong photo because the model is naturally - not forced - to smile, since I made a joke. Since the background of this photo is black, his hair is slightly faded, and his skin shows up even more, illumaniating.
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Photo Essay
What is the subject for your photo essay and where did you take your photographs?
The subject is the White Mountains forest and the photo was taken in the White Mountains in NH.
I selected these photos because it is my favorite time of year to take photos in New Hampshire because it's not to cold or too hot. What concept are you trying to portray about this topic? I am trying to convey the the simple beauty of nature. Nature is able to get creative minds thinking through it's beautiful landscape, connecting with the sky, and it's various animals. I put the entrance to the path as a start to the photo essay and another part of the essay has another part of the path as if you are going through the photos.