Extra Credit Assignment

I will be graduating on the 13th of this month and the photo could not describe me any better. This photo symbolizes the ups and downs I have endured while being a student. I like how although there is a storm one can see the sun shining through the clouds. For a moment I didn't think I was ever going to graduate but I now see the light at the end of the tunnel. I could have given up during the hard times but I chose to overcome all obstacles  Doing so has truly made me a stronger and more determined individual. I hope that when others see this photo, they too can see that anything can be overcome and that we as individuals determine our path.

Final Assignment

Assignment 4 - Shadows and Light

Assignment 3 - Sequence

Peacock Feather 

I chose the peacock feather as my favorite photo because of all the beautiful colors that come together. I have always been indecisive on what my one favorite color was, so why not like them all. This photo stuck out to me the most because the colors on the left and the right sides are not symmetrical. Most photos only have some green, blue, and some yellowish tones. This photo has a wide range of colors. It was hard to resist.

 I read that the peacock feather symbolizes freedom and a new beginning as they shed their feathers yearly. According to the ancient Greeks, the eye on the feather symbolizes the all seeing knowledge and wisdom. All the different meanings behind the feather, along with the wide color ranges inspired me to get a peacock feather tattoo. It is one that I am very happy with and one that I will never get tired of.

Jaqueline Critique

PHOTO 1

1. I see green as popping out the most. 
2. yes, all the colors work well to compliment each other.
3. I believe the cover of the eye shadow makes the composition balanced. 
4. I think the colors could have been more vibrant, therefore, maybe a little underexposed. 
5. The range of tones seem fine to me. 
6. I would take the photo in a different angle so that the car stickers aren't visible. 
7. It makes me feel like I need to go bye make up. 

PHOTO 2

1. The red in the sign really pops
2. yes, I can tell it is a sign
3. The gold on the sign and the black bars balance out the red so that it is not overbearing. 
4. This photo is well exposed 
5. The tones in this image are balanced. There is enough black to compliment the neutral tans. 
6. I may change the angle so that the background doesn't look to busy. 
7. Seeing this image made me think of a chinese restaurant (very stereotypical)

PHOTO 3

1. Red pops out the most as it is the only color.
2. yes, it flows nicely
3. I feel the creases in the photo are creating the balance. 
4. This photo looks underexposed. 
5. The range of tones are equal in this photo. 
6. I would have taken the photo in different lighting. 
7. This photo makes me feel anxious. 

PHOTO 4 

1. The red on her lips and on her shirt stick out the most. 
2. yes, I like how it wasn't too much red but just enough to catch my attention.
3. I feel the neutral colors of the trees and her skin tone balance out with the red. 
4. Given that this photo was taken at night, I feel it was well exposed. 
5. Range of tones are good except when you get to her hair where detail is lost. 
6. I would have the subject face in the direction of the light, but then I like how half her face is not shown. 
7. This photo makes me feel empathy as the subject looks sad. 

PHOTO 5

1. The lady in the red sweater pops out the most. 
2. Not really, I feel the subject gets lost in the photo. 
3. The dark and lit areas balance the photo.
4. As an overall photo, I feel it was a tad underexposed, looking just at the people I feel it was well exposed. 
5. Range of tones are good. I see white, grey, and black
6. I would have focused more on the people. 
7. This photo makes me feel neutral. 

PHOTO 6 

1. Blue pops out the most 
2. yes, I can tell they are lights. 
3. I feel this photo is balanced. The bright blue and dim lights make the photo balanced.
4. I feel this photo was well exposed. 
5. Range of tones seems balanced. It starts light and goes to dark and then light again going from top to bottom of the photo. 
6. I wouldn't change anything in this photo. 
7. This photo made me feel calm and like I was in the movie Tron (;

PHOTO 7

1. The orange in the photo sticks out the most to me. 
2. Yes, I can immediately tell that the orange is a plate. 
3. I like how the food has a tad of orange to compliment the plate in the background. 
4. I feel this photo was well exposed. 
5. Range of tones seems fine to me. 
6. I may have had the food in the center of the bowl. 
7. I felt hungry with this photo. 

PHOTO 8 

1. The orange coi fish stuck out the most. 
2. yes, I can tell this is a fish pond. 
3. I like how all the fish are in different areas making the photo well balanced. 
4. I feel this photo was well exposed. 
5. Range of tones seems well balanced. I can see many details of the photo. 
6. I don't think I would change anything in this photo. 
7. This photo brings on a sense of zen. 

PHOTO 9 

1. Blue pops out the most. 
2. Yes, I can tell they are lights.
3. I feel the the reflections and the subtle tones of blue make this photo balanced. 
4. I feel this photo was well exposed, as it was taken in a very dark setting. 
5. The tones of light blue to dark blue to black make this photo balanced. 
6. I may have tried a different angle so that the walls would not be shown. 
7. Again, I feel like I am in the movie Tron. 

PHOTO 11

1. The blue on the flag stands out the most
2. Yes, I can tell this is a flag. 
3. I feel the shape of the flag and the shape of the box make this photo balanced. 
4. I feel this photo could have been a tad more exposed, just enough to see the detail in the background.
5. The range of green and blue tones flow evenly in this photo. 
6. I may have taken this photo in a different lighting. 
7. This photo makes me feel patriotic. 

Assignment 2 - Color

Aperture: 5.6

Shutter Speed: 1/25

Compositional Strategies:frame with in a frame

Aperture: 5.6

Shutter Speed: 1/13 

Compositional Strategies: symmetrical balance

Aperture: 3.5

Shutter Speed: 1/80 

Compositional Strategies: stop motion, zig zag lines

Aperture: 3.5

Shutter Speed: 1/250 

Compositional Strategies: stop motion

Aperture: 8

Shutter Speed: 1/50 

Compositional Strategies: alternate point of view

Aperture: 4.5

Shutter Speed: 1/5 

Compositional Strategies: zig zag lines

Aperture: 3.2 

Shutter Speed: 1/13 

Compositional Strategies: rule of thirds

Aperture: 7.1

Shutter Speed: 1/80 

Compositional Strategies: symmetrical balance

Aperture: 4/5

Shutter Speed: 1/125

Compositional Strategies: open frame

Aperture: 8

Shutter Speed: 1/80 

Compositional Strategies: curvilinear lines