Photo Composition and 9-11

Simplicity

I chose this photo to represent simplicity because the background is simple. i chose this photo because not only did it meet the standards but it is a good picture to show simplicity. this tool is useful in so many photos and a very easy way to catch a moment of life.

Rule of Thirds

i chose this photo as rule of thirds because it is a great picture showing a scene from the horrible tragedy of 9/11. this is a good example of rule of thirds because the building isn't fully in the middle but its to the left but still clear.

Lines

this photo is a man falling from the top of a building to escape the fire. the picture shows lines off the building. theres  many pictures that include lines in them but this one came to show off set, meaning this was captured as it happened instead of just asking someone to pose.

Balance

this photo shows us an explosion off a building during 9/11. balance is included in this photo because the way the camera capture the colors, shapes and how detailed the smoke from the fire showed up. 

Framing

framing was found in this unbelievable photo capture of a man captured walking in the empty streets of NY, after the tragic of 9/11. the man in the middle is perfect example of framing because he is the center of the photo and the streets of NY, makes the photo stand out more.

Meger

this photo isn't the best photo because you don't know what is the main focus on the picture. people, buildings and the incident are being cut off and because of this, this photo isn't the best. even though the picture isn't the best, you can still see the streets covered with smoke and many people not sure what to do.

Elements of Art and Principles of Design in Photography

Element of Art

Line- marks made by a pointed tool: brush, pencil, pen, etc. Lines can vary in width, direction, curvature, length, or color.

Shape- formed wherever the ends of a continuous line meet. Geometric shapes such as circles, triangles or squares have perfect, uniform measurements and don't often appear in nature. Organic shapes are associated with things from the natural world, like plants and animals.

Color- wheels show the primary colors, secondary colors, and the tertiary (intermediate) colors. They also show the relationships between complementary colors across from each other, such as blue and orange; and analogous (similar or related) colors next to each other such as yellow, green, and blue. Black and white may be thought of as colors but, in fact, they are not. White light is the presence of all color; black is the absence of reflected light and therefore the absence of color.

Value- tone, refers to dark and light; the value scale refers to black and white with all gradations of gray in between. Value contrasts help us to see and understand a two-dimensional work of art.

Form- describes objects that are three-dimensional, having length, width, and height.

Texture- can be rough, bumpy, slick, scratchy, smooth, silky, soft, prickly--the list is endless. Texture refers to the surface quality, both simulated and actual, of artwork.

Space- refers to distances or areas around, between, or within components of a piece. Space can be positive (white or light) or negative (black or dark), open or closed,shallow or deep, and two-dimensional or three-dimensional.

Principal of Design 

Balance- comfortable or pleasing arrangement of things in art. There are three different types of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial. The human figure is symmetrically balanced; the same on the left and right side. The tree is asymmetrically balanced; its branches are not distributed equally on each side, but their total weight is balanced left and right. The sun is an example of radial balance; all its rays are equal in length from the center.

Contrast- created by using elements that conflict with one another. Often, contrast is created using complementary colors or extremely light and dark values. Contrast creates interest in a piece and often draws the eye to certain areas. It is used to make a painting look interesting.

Emphasis- in the focal area of an artwork gives it importance. An artist may stress some elements of the design over others. The eye of the viewer will focus on the area of emphasis or center of interest first, then take in the rest of the composition.

Movement- an artwork means the artist is taking viewers on a trip through the work by means of lines, edges, shapes, and colors often leading to the focal area. Movement is a visual flow through the composition. It can be the suggestion of motion in a design as you move from object to object by way of placement and position. Directional movement can be created with a value pattern. It is with the placement of dark and light areas that you can move your attention through the format.

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Pattern- made in art when the same shapes or elements are repeated again and again. Pattern uses the elements of art in planned or random repetitions to enhance surfaces of paintings or sculptures.

Rhythm- repetition of shapes, lines, and forms. Rhythm is a movement in which some elements recurs 

regularly. Like a dance, it will have a flow of objects that will seem to be like the beat of music.

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Unity- all elements in an artwork are in harmony. Unity brings together a composition with similar units. For example, if your composition was using wavy lines and organic shapes you would stay with those types of lines and not put in even one geometric shape.

Photo Manipulation and Ethics

Photo Manipulation has been used for a while now by many photographers and editors. If something doesn't go as planned for a photographer, they just take the picture at that moment and later they decide to add or even remove people or objects from their original photo to a whole different photo to get what they desire. Editors do this almost all the time knowing if they get caught they can ruin their careers and maybe even their lives. Many have been caught in the act of doing this and were rewarded a lost of a job and a lost of their hard work. Doing this isn't always the smart thing to do. I believe people should not try to make their pictures better if it means losing their jobs and all of their work, even if they have been in the photography business for the longest time.

Most Unethical

Out of all the photos that have been unethical, I believe this one is the most unethical because they have put Oprah's head on Ann Margaret's body. Clearly you can see that Oprah does not have the body of Ann, and because of this, people found out something sketchy about this photo and this editor got what was coming for him.

Least Unethical 

This National Geographic Magazine was edited to move the pyramids closer together to fit in the cover. I chose this as the least unethical because you can't really tell they did this because most people don't know the difference in distant between each pyramid, unless they search it up or actually try to find something wrong with this photo.

National Geographic Warm-Up

I chose this photo because any picture taken underwater, to me, is like one of the coolest things ever. I also chose this photo because in the description said that the diver were going free diving, meaning they go under water on only one breath with no scuba gear, and that is crazy because anything could happen if he didn't have his oxygen tank. I also like the way they edited the picture to one color and how the diver is lying at the bottom of the sea.

Post Shoot Reflection.

1. http://anthonyhernandez278.blogspot.com/

2. two positive things about anthony photos in his blog are that all the pictures are focused and not blurry.

3. one thing that could be improved about his photos are that he could've zoomed in so that the object could be seen more clear and is in a bigger size.

40 Greatest Photos Ever.

 The reason I chose this photo was because I think its crazy that back then colored people weren't allowed to do as much things as the whites, but now you see two colored men at the olympics getting rewarded for their great performance. I like the way the photographer took the picture while both men holding their arms up as they celebrate their olympic metals. I think this photo made the best 40 because not only does it look good, but the message behind it, of achieving something great no matter your skin color.

 I chose this photo because Ive always thought being in the army took guts and this photo just shows it. showing you soldiers getting a disadvantage as they get off a boat to enemy territory. This is a great photo that caught my eye because of how the photographer had guts to even think of taking a photo while being at war. I think this photo made the best 40 because it has the solders in action and not in a pose, so it seems like your in the photo.

I chose this photo because not only is it a good photo but because of the emotion in it as the dog is feeling sad because he doesn't have his owner with him anymore. this photo caught my eye because of how the photographer cause a sad moment as it is happening. I think this picture made the best 40 because i believe everyone who seen this picture felt the same way as they felt sad for the dog.

Great Black and White Photographers Part 2

Gary Winogrand 

Born- January 14, 1928

Died- March 19, 1984

Place of Birth- New York City

Education- City College of New York, Columbia University

Jobs- Street Photography

Famous Work- Books, Street Photography.

Red, Metal, Happy

Red

Metal

Happy

Camera Parts

Aperture-an opening, hole, or gap.

shutter- each of a pair of hinged panels, often louvered, fixed inside or outside a window that can be closed for security or privacy or to keep out light.

exposure-the state of being exposed to contact with something.

depth of field-the distance between the nearest and the furthest objects that give an image judged to be in focus in a camera.

f-stop-a camera setting corresponding to a particular f-number.

focal length-the distance between the center of a lens or curved mirror and its focus.

1. model dial- select what the camera will do. (photo, record.)
2. power switch- turns on/off camera
3. flash button- indicates if flash is on or not.
4. main dial- to change focus points and adjustments
5. shutter button - button you press to capture picture.

Camera History.

The Camera

1. Explain the "camera obscure" effect. how is it achieved?

the hold acted like a lens, focusing and projecting light onto the wall of the dark chamber.

2. what invention during the 17th century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?

isaac newton and christian huygens discovered lenses for a camera which increased the sight of the camera.

3. what were the parts of the first modern camera invented by niepce?

niepce added a film and created the first successful photograph and modern camera.

4. what do modern digital cameras have in common with niepce's camera?

both cameras use light that passes through the lens, into the camera and exposes the film.

5. what do digital cameras use to capture an image?

digital cameras capture the images with an electronic sensor called a ccd.

Camera Modes

6. what is the difference between the auto mode and the program mode?

auto mode automatically has the flash and exposure of how the image comes out. program mode is simpler, you can also control the flash and you just aim and shoot and a good picture will come out.

7. what is the portrait mode used for? how does it work?

attempts to blur out the background; the camera will try to use the best lens at a fast pace.

8. what is the sports mode used for? how does it work?

used to freeze motion and it does this by using the highest shutter speed possible.

The Half Press

9. why should you do a half press on the trigger button?

to make sure the picture will come out focused and not blurry.

Controlling Flash

10. what does this symbol mean? 

disabled flash.

11. what does this symbol mean?

auto flash

Introduction to Exposure

12. what happens to your photo if there is to much light?

the picture will be washed out

13. what happens to your photo if there is not enough light?

will be to dark

The Universal Stop

14. what is a "stop"?

used to show the relative change in the brightness of the light.

15. how many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two sons instead of one?

1

16. how many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four sons instead of two?

2

Shutters and Aperture

17. what affect does a longer shutter speed have?

more light

18. what affect does a shorter shutter speed have?

less light

19. what does the aperture control?

to see through the lens like a pupil.

20. when adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light?

the larger the opening, the more light you have.

Black And White Photos

     Gary Winogrand 

                                                               W. Eugene Smith

                                                                John Gutmann