Rules of Photography Part 2

MICHIGAN-

1. Rule of Thirds:

2. Balancing Elements: 

3. Leading Lines: 

4. Symmetry & Patterns (repetition):

5. Viewpoint: 

6. Simplicity/Background: 

7. Create Depth:

8. Framing:

9. Cropping:
 

10. Merger:

FUNNY CAPTIONS

Funny Old People #1-

In the image above, Frank, a 68 year old man and the
dancer in the middle, is dancing away in the park
with people following, admiring him as he dances,
and are dancing with him. Frank is reliving his
glory days as a tap performer and is dancing to
bring people and himself joy and laughter.


Funny Old People #2-

In the image above, George, a 84 year old man, is 

making a funny face to make his granddaughter 

laugh. This photograph of George making a funny 

face was taken by his daughter of him in the church

pantry.

Funny Old People #3-

In the image above, Billy and Sheryl are racing for
the finish line at the elderly electric chair race. This
image was taken right before Sheryl pulled ahead
for first place.

Prompt Shoot #2

Purple-


Electric-



Cold-

Warm-Up

WarmUp-

1.When looking through these images I felt happy at first and then the pictures became more and more depressing as you scrolled.

2. After looking at the images, I believe the quote "These photographs do not define us, but they are us." means that these pictures of the people are just showing us what they went through and how it looked, but the photographer says that they don't define them. Maybe the photographer and his wife were happy and loving even though the images don't say that.

3. If I was in the photographers situation I believe I would be able to capture the same images except it would be very hard for me to watch and go through.

4. If I could write Angelo a letter I would say to him I am sorry for his loss but you are a brave man for capturing their love and beauty as her spirits went down. 

Camera Sim and Manual Settings

rule of thirds


simplicity


frame


balance


lines


merger

Abandoned Theme Parks

1. One abandoned theme park I think would be good for taking interesting photographs at would be is park is Spreepark in Berlin, Germany. Spreepark, once known as Kulturpark Planterwood, opened in 1969 and closed in 2002, it was located north of Planterwood and next to a river called Spree. I chose this theme park because of the tall rusted ferris wheel, the headless dinosaurs, and all the creepy children rides. These would make interesting photographs because of the character of the old, mysterious, creepy rides, and the childhood memories you connect with the rides.

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3. -old abandoned factories
    -view from a skyscraper
    -nature center
    -the woods
    -zoo

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5.  I think it would be interesting to take photos in a forest or in the woods. You could get good shots of forest animals, unique plants and trees, cool shadows, and more. I believe the people would like this topic because of the uniqueness of the woods and looking at nature.

6. To take a photo shoot in the forest you would need lots of supplies to be prepared for the atmosphere. For camera equipment you would need an outdoor camera with several different lenses and you might also need a tripod for leveled photos. You would need to put away money for maybe camping supplies so you could stay during the night for night shots and animals. You would have to make sure you aren't truss passing and it's legal to go to certain areas.

Africa

1. When reading "Awaiting Africa: Casting East African Wildlife'in a State of Being'" I felt many emotions towards both the animals and people. I had sympathy for the animals because they were being killed for their resources and dying because of their environment. Although some humans were killing for food after starvation I felt hatred towards humans because they were killing elephants for their tusks and other animals for bush meat.

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3. This photograph of an elephant by Nick Brandt is an image of an elephant drinking from a river in a the desert on its own, trying to survive in its dry sandy home. I chose to post this photo because it's a dramatic shot of an elephant, it makes you feel emotions, and because I love elephants.

4. This photograph shows the rule of simplicity because of the color choice and the simple setting. It shows the rule of balance because of the shapes you can identify and the elephant is centered. It also shows the rule of lines because of the water lie, land line, the cloud lines, and the lines or creases on the elephants skin.

5.  Nick Brandt uses a Pentax 67II with two fixed lenses because he wants "to see as much of the sky and landscape as possible".

6. Nick Brandt takes these photographs to capture the images of wildlife before it is destroyed and to inspire people to help protect their wildlife.

7. Nick Brandt's hope by taking these photographs is to inspire people to send money to wildlife charities and to work on helping the world understand what is going on in wildlife and to help protect  it.

8. "There is something profoundly iconic, mythological even, about the animals of East and southern Africa. There is also something deeply, emotionally stirring and affecting about the plains of Africa—those vast, green rolling plains punctuated by graphically perfect acacia trees under the huge skies." 
-Nick Brandt 

Mural Project

1. ON CAMPUS: I think a good theme for on campus shots would be the different subjects, core, fine arts, and electives.
    OFF CAMPUS: I think a good theme for off campus shots would be iconic Austin features like the graffiti, buildings, bridges, parks, and water.

2. I believe that we should be open to use both phone cameras and regular cameras, so everybody can have the appropriate equipment to take good, focused photographs.

3. I would want the murals to be scattered around the school so everybody could have the chance to  admire all the different ideas and see the hard work and creativity the class has accomplished.

Great Black & White Photographer PART 3

1. When I first saw Walker Evans photography I thought he did a great job of taking photos of what was going on in the world around him. He took photos of families through rough times, people in the streets, and more. I like Evans photographs because he is showing people the truth of what is going on in the world and showing us reality.




-I see a poor father and daughter in the doorway of their old farm house. I see people exhausted after a long day of work as they sit tired and warn out.
-I smell the rancid aroma of feet. I smell the fumes of an old farm house.
-I hear the creaks of feet walking on the planks of wood. I hear the squeaks of mice scurrying across the floor.
-I taste the dirt and dust floating freely in the air.
-I feel the dirt smothering my body and the cracks of the barefoot feet.



-I see a man and women speeding anxiously down the street of their small town.
-I smell the fumes of gasoline from all the city cars. I  smell the aroma of little cafes in the town.
-I hear the roar of engines and the honking from the old cars. I hear the faint voices of people taking down the street.
-I taste the city air blowing on my face. I taste the dust I breathe in with every breath.
-I feel the breeze in my hair and face while cruising down the street. I feel the dirt hitting my face as we ride.