Thursday, September 26, 2013
Action and Emotion
The Story
I chose this photo as the best story because when I saw this photo I was touched. It just shows that there are still people out there willing to help those in need. I bet those people were starving before they were fed. This photo symbolizes kindness.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Photo Manipulation and Ethics
A). People were Photoshopping images in the Middle East to the point where it was unacceptable. A photographer, Adnan Hajj, manipulated at least 2 photos during the Lebanon War. Haj was not the only photographer to do this. Around the same time other photographers were manipulating photos as well.
B). This type of photo editing is unacceptable because it's going on and adding and/or deleting people or objects in the photo that should not be added/deleted. It's okay to edit the photo to make it look better but deleting people out of a photo that should be in there is just unacceptable.
In my opinion this photo is the least unethical because you can't even tell that the pyramids are put closer together. I would of never known if i never read it.
B). This type of photo editing is unacceptable because it's going on and adding and/or deleting people or objects in the photo that should not be added/deleted. It's okay to edit the photo to make it look better but deleting people out of a photo that should be in there is just unacceptable.
In my opinion this is the most unethical photo because George Bush never debated against Saddam Hussein, thereforeGeorge should of never been photo shopped into the photo. It's just not right to do that to somone.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Post Shoot Reflection
1) Some challenges I encountered while taking photos for my prompts was finding that one perfect thing that went with each prompt. Also I had trouble angling the photo.
2) I really thought about focusing it. I didn't want to zoom in too much but I didn't want the picture to look like it was far away. I focused it the way I thought it looked good.
3) Now that I know the basic rules of photography I would of framed my pictures better and also avoid mergers. Some of the pictures I took have mergers and it just doesn't look good.
4) A thing I would do the same is focus it the way I did.
5) Looking back at my photos I took I did not achieve any of the rules of composition. Now that I know these rules I can improve my photos.
6) I would like to shoot different prompts because I don't like doing the same thing over again I like to do new things.
http://madisonsphotojournalismblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/first-free-shoot.html
I really like how this student displayed all the prompts in their pictures. It's really easy to see each prompt in each photo. I also love the picture of metal she took.
One thing this student could improve on is zooming out jus a little bit. Get some more background to help incorporate the photo.
2) I really thought about focusing it. I didn't want to zoom in too much but I didn't want the picture to look like it was far away. I focused it the way I thought it looked good.
3) Now that I know the basic rules of photography I would of framed my pictures better and also avoid mergers. Some of the pictures I took have mergers and it just doesn't look good.
4) A thing I would do the same is focus it the way I did.
5) Looking back at my photos I took I did not achieve any of the rules of composition. Now that I know these rules I can improve my photos.
6) I would like to shoot different prompts because I don't like doing the same thing over again I like to do new things.
http://madisonsphotojournalismblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/first-free-shoot.html
I really like how this student displayed all the prompts in their pictures. It's really easy to see each prompt in each photo. I also love the picture of metal she took.
One thing this student could improve on is zooming out jus a little bit. Get some more background to help incorporate the photo.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Avoiding Mergers
In this photo the center of attention is the lady covered in dust. There is nothing in the photo to interfere with her. Also the background is plain and simple making her the center of interest.
Rule of Thirds
In my opinion this photo displays an example of The Rule of Thirds because the men on the ladder are on the lower right but it also shows the background. The way the men are positioned in the photo and the background are make the photo look really nice.
Simplicity
Balance
I feel like this photo is a good example of balance because the black and white colors make it look well-balanced. It helps focus on the main subject of the photo, the man.
Framing
This photo is a good example of framing because the photo isn't just another snapshot. It focuses on the center of interest but also has other objects in the foreground. This photo has meaning!
Lines
In this photo the lines are going down and so is the man. The lines are repetitive and helps focus on the main idea of the picture, which is the man falling.
Monday, September 16, 2013
National Geographic
If I could take any photo in the world I would take one of the Northern lights in Alaska because I've always wanted to see them. I think they're so beautiful.
Touching People
1. What do you think about this project and photo essay?
I think this is a unique project. It's different from any other photography that I've seen.
2. What would you do if someone approached you with a camera and asked you to participate in a photo shoot and then asked you to touch a stranger?
Honestly, I think it would be a little creepy at first since I wouldn't know the person but once I knew what was happening I would love to participate in it.
3. Think of an unusual photo shoot similar to this one that you think would be fun to go and shoot.
An unusual photo would be a homeless person with a very rich person.
4. Finally, tell me what you thought of the photography, are the photos good? Do you like looking at them?
I liked the photos i thought they were unusual but nice to see people coming together in a way. I liked looking at them and would look at more.
I think this is a unique project. It's different from any other photography that I've seen.
2. What would you do if someone approached you with a camera and asked you to participate in a photo shoot and then asked you to touch a stranger?
Honestly, I think it would be a little creepy at first since I wouldn't know the person but once I knew what was happening I would love to participate in it.
3. Think of an unusual photo shoot similar to this one that you think would be fun to go and shoot.
An unusual photo would be a homeless person with a very rich person.
4. Finally, tell me what you thought of the photography, are the photos good? Do you like looking at them?
I liked the photos i thought they were unusual but nice to see people coming together in a way. I liked looking at them and would look at more.
Top 40 Photos
I chose this photo because it touched me to see the lady finally reunited after 7 months. I don't think any special camera settings were used. In my opinion this photo made the top 40 because its very touching.
apod.nasa.gov / Via reddit.com
I really liked this photo because it just shows how people still have a heart out there. The monk didn't have to pray over the dead man but he did out of the kindness of his heart. In the photo you can tell that the photo mainly centers the monk and the man. I think this photo made the to 40 because it just shows kindness from others.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Great Black and White Photographers, PART 2
Sebastiao Salgado was born on February 8, 1944 in Aimorés, Brazil. Before he started his career as a photojournalist he studied economics. He would travel a lot and on his trips and got inspired by the people he photographed. He then quit his finance job and continued traveling and photographing the world. His photographs highlight global issues relating to nature, workers, and the human conditions. Though he knows his photos won't change what goes on in the world he can at least bring awareness.
Salgado became very popular and gained wide recognition around the world when he captured the picture of John Hinckley Jr's attempt to to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981. He has also wrote many books which include: Sahel: Man in Distress, Migrations and The Children. He now lives in Paris, France and continues to take pictures around the world. Also he was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has been awarded Honorary Doctorates from a number of universities.
Some of Sebastiao Salgado's work:
Internet Sites:
http://www.artspace.com/sebastiao_salgado
http://www.biography.com/people/sebasti%C3%A3o-salgado-40046
Salgado became very popular and gained wide recognition around the world when he captured the picture of John Hinckley Jr's attempt to to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981. He has also wrote many books which include: Sahel: Man in Distress, Migrations and The Children. He now lives in Paris, France and continues to take pictures around the world. Also he was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has been awarded Honorary Doctorates from a number of universities.
Some of Sebastiao Salgado's work:
Internet Sites:
http://www.artspace.com/sebastiao_salgado
http://www.biography.com/people/sebasti%C3%A3o-salgado-40046
Friday, September 6, 2013
Camera History and Inforamation
1. Explain the “camera obscura” effect. How is it achieved?
Early Greek And Chinese Philosophers discovered a optical effect that they never seen before. Inside a completely dark room there is a tiny whole created in one wall. The light is then focused and is projected (upside down) on the opposite wall. This became known as the camera obscura.
2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?
Isaac Newton and Christian Huygens perfected the understanding of optics and the processs of making high quality glass lenses.
3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce?
In the 19th Century there was a portable camera obscura but it was missing a very important piece. Niepce invented the film which was the piece the obscura needed. A dark room, a glass lens, and film is all it needed to make the modern camera.
4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?
In both the modern digital camera and Niepce's camera the light passes through the lens, into the camera, and exposes the film, and the result is a photograph.
5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?
Digital cameras capture a photo using a electronic sensor called a CCD.
6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?
In program mode you just point and shoot and you can usually control the flash and a few other camera settings. In auto mode the camera will completely control the flash and exposure.
7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?
Portrait mode is used to attempt to control out the blur in the background and the camera will try to use the fastest available lens setting.
8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?
Sports mode is used to freeze motion the camera will use the highest shutter speed as possible.
9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?
You should use the half press on the trigger button because you have more control over the focus, faster camera response time, and it encourages better composition.
10. What does this symbol mean?
When would you use this?
This symbol indicates that there is no flash on. You would use then when you want to use natural light.
11.What does this symbol mean?
When would you use this?
This symbol means that the camera will only flash if it feels that the photo needs more light.
12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?
If there is too much light exposed then the photo will be washed out.
13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?
If there is not enough light then the photo will be to dark.
14. What is a “stop.”
A stop is a relative measurement of light it is used in every aspect of photography to represent the relative change in the brightness of light.
15. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two sons instead of one?
1 stop brighter.
16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four sons instead of two?
2 stops brighter.
17. What affect does a longer shutter speed of have?
Longer shutter means more light.
18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?
Shorter shutter means less light.
19. What does the aperture control?
The aperture controls the light, its like a pupil.
20. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light?
You can increase the amount of light by opening the aperture larger.
Early Greek And Chinese Philosophers discovered a optical effect that they never seen before. Inside a completely dark room there is a tiny whole created in one wall. The light is then focused and is projected (upside down) on the opposite wall. This became known as the camera obscura.
2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?
Isaac Newton and Christian Huygens perfected the understanding of optics and the processs of making high quality glass lenses.
3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce?
In the 19th Century there was a portable camera obscura but it was missing a very important piece. Niepce invented the film which was the piece the obscura needed. A dark room, a glass lens, and film is all it needed to make the modern camera.
4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?
In both the modern digital camera and Niepce's camera the light passes through the lens, into the camera, and exposes the film, and the result is a photograph.
5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?
Digital cameras capture a photo using a electronic sensor called a CCD.
6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?
In program mode you just point and shoot and you can usually control the flash and a few other camera settings. In auto mode the camera will completely control the flash and exposure.
7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?
Portrait mode is used to attempt to control out the blur in the background and the camera will try to use the fastest available lens setting.
8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?
Sports mode is used to freeze motion the camera will use the highest shutter speed as possible.
9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?
You should use the half press on the trigger button because you have more control over the focus, faster camera response time, and it encourages better composition.
10. What does this symbol mean?
This symbol indicates that there is no flash on. You would use then when you want to use natural light.
11.What does this symbol mean?
This symbol means that the camera will only flash if it feels that the photo needs more light.
12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?
If there is too much light exposed then the photo will be washed out.
13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?
If there is not enough light then the photo will be to dark.
14. What is a “stop.”
A stop is a relative measurement of light it is used in every aspect of photography to represent the relative change in the brightness of light.
15. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two sons instead of one?
1 stop brighter.
16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four sons instead of two?
2 stops brighter.
17. What affect does a longer shutter speed of have?
Longer shutter means more light.
18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?
Shorter shutter means less light.
19. What does the aperture control?
The aperture controls the light, its like a pupil.
20. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light?
You can increase the amount of light by opening the aperture larger.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
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