Line and Shape
What locations and subject matter did you choose to shoot for your photos?
I have chosen to analyze the first photo in the gallery (the wood one). The picture is of an outside railing, leading to my front door.
Describe the photos you took:
I took the photo against a dark background during the daytime, resulting in the shadow being displayed on the railing. The railing is made out of wood and painted. The wood displays cool line work and different textures.
What is the distance in the shot? (How close or far away are you from your subject?)
The distance of the shot was approximately 3 inches from the wooden railing.
What was your point of view when you took the photos? (from above, below, straight on...)
My point of view when I took the photo was straight on and angled slightly.
Are your photographs horizontal or vertical?
The photograph is horizontal.
Did you consider the rule of thirds to compose your shots? In which photos? Describe.
I did consider using the rule of thirds in the photo although I believe i could've utilized it better. I attempted to place the leaves and dark spot on the railing in the most dynamic spot possible using the rule of thirds. I believe the leaves should be a little bit lower and the dark spot should be farther to the right in order to make the photo more dynamic.
Which one of of your photos is a dynamic composition that successfully leads the viewer’s eye through the work?
The 6th photo with the bike racks has the most dynamic composition that successfully leads the viewer's eye through the work. The multiple bike racks in a row lead the viewer's eye through each of the bike racks, along with the difference in contrast on each side.
I have chosen to analyze the first photo in the gallery (the wood one). The picture is of an outside railing, leading to my front door.
Describe the photos you took:
I took the photo against a dark background during the daytime, resulting in the shadow being displayed on the railing. The railing is made out of wood and painted. The wood displays cool line work and different textures.
What is the distance in the shot? (How close or far away are you from your subject?)
The distance of the shot was approximately 3 inches from the wooden railing.
What was your point of view when you took the photos? (from above, below, straight on...)
My point of view when I took the photo was straight on and angled slightly.
Are your photographs horizontal or vertical?
The photograph is horizontal.
Did you consider the rule of thirds to compose your shots? In which photos? Describe.
I did consider using the rule of thirds in the photo although I believe i could've utilized it better. I attempted to place the leaves and dark spot on the railing in the most dynamic spot possible using the rule of thirds. I believe the leaves should be a little bit lower and the dark spot should be farther to the right in order to make the photo more dynamic.
Which one of of your photos is a dynamic composition that successfully leads the viewer’s eye through the work?
The 6th photo with the bike racks has the most dynamic composition that successfully leads the viewer's eye through the work. The multiple bike racks in a row lead the viewer's eye through each of the bike racks, along with the difference in contrast on each side.
Pattern and Texture
Describe your best photo: 4th photo (tree with leaves)
What is the distance in the shot? (How close or far away are you from your subject?)
The distance in the shot was approximately three feet from the subject.
What was your point of view when you took the photos? (from above, below, straight on...)
My point of view when I took the photo was from above.
Is your photograph horizontal or vertical?
My photograph is horizontal.
Does this photo follow the rule of thirds? Why or why not? (Describe).
This photo does follow the rule of thirds because the focus point (the tree) is located in one of the ideal areas to catch the viewers eye.
Is this photo an example of pattern, texture and/or rhythm? Explain.
The photo is an example of texture based on the deep marks on the tree. The different depths from the marks on the tree along with the changing colors of the tree and leaves create pattern and rhythm.
Examine your photos and answer the following questions:
Which image is the best example of a properly exposed photo? Explain why.
My 6th photo is the best example of a properly exposed photo because there are no areas where it is overexposed or underexposed. The roof from above creates darkness and shadows, but the sunlight coming from the other side cancels out the darkness with highlights, and creates proper exposure.
What is the distance in the shot? (How close or far away are you from your subject?)
The distance in the shot was approximately three feet from the subject.
What was your point of view when you took the photos? (from above, below, straight on...)
My point of view when I took the photo was from above.
Is your photograph horizontal or vertical?
My photograph is horizontal.
Does this photo follow the rule of thirds? Why or why not? (Describe).
This photo does follow the rule of thirds because the focus point (the tree) is located in one of the ideal areas to catch the viewers eye.
Is this photo an example of pattern, texture and/or rhythm? Explain.
The photo is an example of texture based on the deep marks on the tree. The different depths from the marks on the tree along with the changing colors of the tree and leaves create pattern and rhythm.
Examine your photos and answer the following questions:
Which image is the best example of a properly exposed photo? Explain why.
My 6th photo is the best example of a properly exposed photo because there are no areas where it is overexposed or underexposed. The roof from above creates darkness and shadows, but the sunlight coming from the other side cancels out the darkness with highlights, and creates proper exposure.