FRAMING

What's left of the trade center in the back is framed by the buildings on either side of it. The objects in the foreground give interest to the shred of building in the back.

LINES

The shape of the windows create lines and the writing on the window as well. The shape of the building and windows are important to the composition.

BALANCE

This picture shows balance because the poles create space between the thousands of people running, packed together, compared to the almost empty street. But you still see both parts equally.

AVOIDING MERGERS

The firefighters in this picture grab the viewers attention on a white and grey background. They are the main focus point, although the the whole picture is quite devastating.

RULE OF THIRDS

This iconic picture represents rule of thirds because the firefighter is the focus point of the picture, but he is not in the center of the picture. He is planted in the bottom center.

SIMPLICITY

This picture shows simplicity because, well, it's very simple. And sad.

Elements of Art and Principles of Design in Photography

ELEMENTS OF ART

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

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-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)-Value, or 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. 

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

BALANCE-the 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-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-in 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.

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-the 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.

UNITY-means that 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.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WARM-UP

This is my favorite photo because the composition is wonderful, not to mention the old man's face is spectacular. He looks stern but proud. There's a good story in this photo.

A photo that I could take that would illustrate the world that surrounds me is this old treehouse that resides in the woods behind my house. Not many people go there, but the ones that do are teenagers that are seeking out a place to smoke pot and drink. I use it for picnics with my friends, but I think it would be interesting to submit to the contest because a treehouse is viewed as a childish thing, sacred to  kids, and then there are nasty teenagers stinkin' up the place.

WARM UP :Transgender Teen Crowned Homecoming Queen

I think that's awesome that she can be herself and have the courage to run for Homecoming Queen. But it's too bad people would have the nerve to be rude to her. People can be so disgusting sometimes.

PHOTO MANIPULATION AND ETHICS

1.

A.

                   Photos that were digitally manipulated for April Fool's jokes went too far and caused many problems. They were offensive, and taken seriously by some newspapers and printed out as real stories. The people who created these pictures lost their jobs and their credibility. Digital manipulation is not always fun and games.

B.

                 This type of photo editing is unacceptable because it causes people to make false assumptions about the world. This can be very dangerous. 

2.

A. 
                I think this photo is in UNNACCEPTABLLEE  CONDITION because they changed the message and the soldier. 10 YEARS DUNGEON

               

B.
                  I think it's ridiculous that National Geographic digitally moved the PYRAMIDS. It's quite funny to me actually. As are most of these digitally edited photos. Although it distorts people's view of the world, it doesn't seem like it could damage 

                  

POST SHOOT REFLECTION

http://alejandromartinez1995.blogspot.com/

 I really like this person's blog because it's set up very nOicely, and it looks sleek.

The Happy Metal Red photos are great, the focus is superb. 

This person has a real knack for taking photos, and knows what to photograph. 

The only thing I'd suggest that could improve the photos is.. well. nothing. AWESOME pictures!

Happy Metal Red

HAPPY

METAL

RED

My Monster Meal

I'd have some macaroni and cheese sandwich and all the sour patch kids in the world. Awe yea

40 greatest photos ever

40 GREATEST PHOTOS EVER

3. A Romanian child hands a heart-shaped balloon to riot police during protests against austerity measures in Bucharest.

1. I picked this photo because I think it's really lovely and sends a good message that there is love in the world even in war.

2. The composition is really great in this photo because the difference between the people and the police officers is so different and the heart shaped balloon stand out.

3. I bet this picture was chosen as one of the top 40 most powerful photos because it shows an innocent child handing a heart shaped balloon to an intimidating looking officer during a protest, and the officer keeps the balloon. 

13. “Wait For Me Daddy,” by Claude P. Dettloff, October 1, 1940: A line of soldiers march in British Columbia on their way to a waiting train as five-year-old Whitey Bernard tugs away from his mother’s hand to reach out for his father.

1. I chose this photo because it's very touching. I love how it looks like he's running from his mom to hold his dad's hand. Very cute.
2. The composition of this photo is nice because you can see how many soldiers there are lined up, ad then the focus is on the young boy who brings a different light to the photo.
3. I bet this is one of the top 40 most powerful pictures because there's so much to look at. To go from the little boy to the dad, to the line of soldiers. It's too great how with all the stern looking men, they suddenly become happy when they see the young boy. 

5. A monk prays for an elderly man who had died suddenly while waiting for a train in Shanxi Taiyuan, China.

1. I love this photo so much. I chose it because it shows how we should love each other no matter who we are. 
2. The composition of this photo is alright, the focus is around the monk and the dead man.
3. I bet this was chosen as on of the top 40 pictures because it's so powerful. With a distinguished monk, choosing to pray for a dead man in the grimy subway. 

PART II: CAMERA PARTS

APERTURE: an opening, hole, or gap

SHUTTER: a device that opens and closes to expose the film in a camera

EXPOSURE: the quantity of light or other radiation reaching a photographic film

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. Aperture button/ Exposure Compensation Button-  The aperture controls the amount of light you'll let into your photo.

6. Live view shooting-The aperture controls the amount of light you'll let into your photo.

10. Setting Button- set the setting

11.White Balance:It adjusts the image to compensate for the fact the the colour (or colour temperature) of the sun's light changes throughout the day (also artificial lights often have vastly different colour temperatures).

12. Display button- displays camera information

14. Magnify Button- Magnifies/ zooms in on objects

20. Playback Button- Plays back pictures and videos

CAMERA HISTORY

1. Explain the “camera obscura” effect. How is it achieved?

                  The camera obscura is latin for "dark room". It is achieved by The hole 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 created high quality glass lenses during the 17th century which helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera.

3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce?

                 The first parts were a glass lens, a dark box, and film.

4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?

                   Modern digital cameras still work the same way as Niepce's camera did by passing light through the lens, into the camera, and exposes the film.

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

                    Digital cameras use an electronic sensor called CCD.

6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?

                  Auto mode will completely control flash and exposure while Program mode is an automatic-assist, just point and shoot.

    

7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?

                Portrait mode is used for focusing on a certain object while the background is blurred, and the camera will try the fastest available lens setting (aperture).

8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?

                Sports mode is used to freeze motion, camera will use the highest shutter speed possible.

 

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

            You should do a half press on the trigger button so you the camera can focus lock.

 

10. What does this symbol mean and when would you use it?

This symbol is the disabled flash which means there is no flash, so you would use it when you do not want flash.

11.What does this symbol mean and when would you use it?

This is the Auto-Flash symbol, and the camera will automatically fire if the camera thinks it needs more light.

 

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

                 If there is too much light in your picture the photo will be washed out.

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

                If there is not enough light, the picture will be too dark.

14. What is a “stop.”

                A "stop"is a relative measurement of light.

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

               The new planet would be one stops brighter.

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

               The new planet would be two stops brighter.

17. What affect does a longer shutter speed of have?

                A longer shutter speed means you'll have more light in your photo

18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?

                 A shorter shutter speed means you'll have less light in your picture.

19. What does the aperture control?

                  The aperture controls the amount of light you'll let into your photo.

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

                   You can increase the amount of light by adjusting your aperture opening to a larger opening.

 

 

Masters of Black and White Photography

JOHN GUTMANN

The Game
New Orleans, 1937

CINDY SHERMAN 

 

Untitled Film Still #15
1978

ALEXANDER RODCHENKO 

Stepanova with a cigarette
1924 

 BEST

This is my best photo because the composition is set up very nicely, and the light and dark ratio is almost perfect! If I could take this photo again I'd make sure no one was in the back ground (no distractions) and the light wouldn't be as harsh as it is in this photo. But all in all I think it turned out good for a first picture.

WORST

This is definitely my worst photo because the focus is off, the lighting  is rubbish, and also you can see Ian's dumb face. This photo wouldn't have turned out too bad if it wasn't for the focus.