Assignment 1 Pt. 2 of Written Statement

PT. 2 of Written Statement

Image 1

Interpretation: The class liked this picture, they said that it was intriguing because it was difficult to tell what it was since I only chose a section of the fountain.  On my written critique, a few people told me that they had tried to capture water with a small shutter speed but had difficulties.  

Evaluation: I think I could have played with the contrast more or less, the water is easy to identify but I wonder what would have happened if I used more contrast.  I also maybe would have had even less of the image because there was a lot to look at.  

Extension: This was one of my first times trying to capture an image with a fast shutter speed.  I found that it was difficult and that the more light the better.   I would have liked to use this as a series of something like capturing fountains with different shutter speeds.

Image 2

Interpretation: Others liked how the image was black and white in order to really be able to see the texture presented in the image.  This photograph was a good example of an image that looked better in black and white.  

Evaluation: The angle is working for the image, but I wish the back wall was straight and not crooked.  The texture is really illuminated because of the black and white and the contrast.  I also would have liked to change the aperture so that the back windows were more blurry than the ones in front. 

Extension: The building that I used would be great for a series of pictures.  There were several windows and interesting sections to look at.  I would also like to try using different apertures to see how that would change the picture.

Image 3

Interpretation: The class really liked how the trees framed the picture in an interesting way.  They also liked how in focus the front was, and how blurry the background was.  I increased the contrast and I think it was a good idea because it made the front trees almost look like a silhouette. 

Evaluation: I like how the picture looks dreamlike; kind of like you are laying on the ground and looking up.  I wish I would have included less of the blurry tree and more of the focused tree but it does give and interesting effect.  I also like how the back trees kind of sparkle.  

Extension: Different images with sunlight could make a good series, I had a few more with sun in them.  I found that they were difficult to take though because my camera would try focusing on the sun sometimes, which is impossible to do almost.  Also, the sun looks much different to the naked eye than to the camera.