Midterm Portfolio

1. Rule of thirds.
2. This image is the best representation because it places the object to the side and not dead-center to make a bit more interesting and stand out more.
3. One thing that would make this image better is maybe getting a bit closer to add more of an element of a shift and a blur.

1. Filling the frame.
2. This image is the best representation of this technique because it utilizes all of the space within the focal length to ensure that your eye is instantly attracted to the center of the photo, the main focal point.
3. One thing that would make this image stronger is getting at a lower eye-level to get more of a blurred color in the background.

1. Lines
2. I chose this as my best interpretation of this technique because by stepping back and capturing the ceiling as a whole, it makes it seem continuous and also the lines point to the main focal point of the image, the trash cans in the middle.
3. This picture could be improved by either blurring out the background so it does not seem so white and overexposed or using a different setting to capture it.

1. Angles
2. This image is my best representation of angles because it exposes the object at a different angle than you would normally see. By being "clawed" on to the tree, it creates a different view-point.
3. This image would be stronger if i had used a larger aperture because the background is too bright.

1. Patterns
2. This image best represents this technique because it captures the idea of an endless and continuous pattern created by the fence and your eye is automatically forced to follow the pattern.
3. I wish i would have taken a few steps back to really capture the entirety of the gate and give it more of a continuous effect.

1. Framing
2. This photo definitely utilizes the technique of framing by having an object as the center of the image, but surrounding it within tree branches which make it seem as if it was built just to focus around the camera.
3. One thing that would improve this image is not overexposing the background, the sky, and using a larger aperture.

1. ABC's
2. This photo is the best representation because not only can you clearly see the formation of the "J" but by getting closer, it gives it more of a shaping effect.
3. However, this image could be improved by zooming in even more to get rid of the distracting noise and background that takes away from the object itself.

1. Shutter Speed
2. This image is a great representation of changing the shutter speed because it grasps the movement and action of the leaves falling down while still keeping Liz and the leaves in focus.
3. This image could be improved by getting in closer to be able to really see the action occurring and subtract any distractions from the image.

1. Panning
2. This image captures panning because while the vehicle is in motion, it is not blurred to the point that you cannot clearly see what is taking place in the image.
3. I could have improved this image by getting the car a bit more in focus and get the entire vehicle out of being blurred.

1. Depth of Field
2. This image grasps this technique by keeping the doll crisp and in focus but blurring out the unwanted attention of the colorful background.
3. My photo could be improved by zooming in even more to get a full- blur effect on the posters in the background or even change the background itself to add more contrast.

1. Wildcard
2. This image displays depth of field (my favorite technique) by getting in closer to the object and forgetting about what is in the back to avoid your eye from being instantly attracted to it.
3. This image could have been improved by capturing it from a lower eye-level to get more of the darkness of the background and not get so much light color of the sky.



  1. The biggest challenge for me in this class has been mainly timing. At times, i just have not been able to post something when i need to and that would get me behind. The way this challenge can be overcome would be by wisely managing my own time and being aware of everything that we do.
2. My biggest success in this class is putting myself to the test and applying everything that we learn in class when told to do so. This stands out to me because i find it more natural and easier than any subject like math or english. This will help me in second semester as long as i stick with it and continue to have that motivation.
3. I am most interested in learning how to merely perfect my images because it will help me grow as a photographer. I would like to know how to correct my mistakes either by simply taking another image or fixing it in photoshop.
4. Mr. Pedersen can continue to get us engaged in everything that he lectures us about so we actually get a feel of it for ourselves and know how to do take advantage of the techniques he shows us.
5. To improve my experience in this class, i can make sure to focus solely on what it is we are learning and truly pay attention so i know exactly what i am doing once i get out there to take my photographs.

Depth of Field

1. This photo has a shallow depth of field
2. The main focal point of this image is the coffee cup
3. This photo demonstrates shallow depth of field to draw attention to the cup and the hand holding it. 
4. I think that the authors purpose for doing this was to kind of advertise the coffee in a way and make it stand on its own making a statement and reflecting a certain mood.

1. This photo has a shallow depth of field
2. The main focal point of this image is the one flower in the front, the principle one.
3. This photo utilizes this skill to show more detail of the flower and show how it stands out from the rest but is still so alike.
4. The photographers purpose was to show a patter of the continuous flowers but make this one seem like the one starting it all.

1. This photo uses shallow depth of field.
2. The main focal point of this photo is the man standing with his back towards the camera during the night.
3. This photo demonstrates this skill because it makes the background look mysterious by blurring it and using rule of thirds to shift the man and put him in focus.
4. The photographers purpose was most likely to add mystery to the image by making the night look never-ending and putting the man facing away from the camera.

 

1. This photo exemplifies large depth of field.
2. The main focal point of this photo is the same flower from the picture above.
3. This photo demonstrates this skill because instead of blurring and focusing on just one flower, it has all flowers in perfect focus.
4. the photographers purpose was to show the patter on these flowers by making them look bolder. 

1. This photo is an example of large depth of field.
2. the focal point of this picture is the horizon and the view of the sun setting.
3.this photo demonstrates this skill because everything in the image is in focus and still draws your attention towards teh crispness of it.
4. the photographer's purpose was to capture the image from a different viewpoint and keep it all in focus to make it look flawless in a way.

1. this photo is taken in large depth of field.

2. the focal point of this image is the row of the cartoon figures 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. this photo demonstrates this skill because everything is in focus to allow you to see every aspect of the objects in the figure.

     

4. the photographer's purpose was to capture the image in such a way that your eye is instantly attracted to the clarity of the objects

Blog Post #6: TITLE: PATTERN
- Post your best two man-made pattern photos (Include the word Man-Made before your first image). Type a short explaination next to each photo about why you think these photos work, how you took the image and what specifically is successful about them.

- Post your best two natural pattern photos (Include the word Natural before your first image). Type a short explaination next to each photo about why you think these photos work, how you took the image and what specifically is successful about them.

- Post one pattern photo that shows what you need to improve on (Include the word IMPROVE before your first image). Explain what needs correction in the photo and specifically how you can improve the shot.
- Post one pattern photo that shows a skill you are doing well (Include the word WELL before your first image). Explain what skill or technique you are referring to and why you feel you are succeeding. Be specific.

- Answer the following question: For our next project, my goal is to... (Be sure to include specifics about the goal including how you plan to achieve this goal).

Panning

End of The World

I chose to save Liz because i am going to need someone to help keep me sane by providing me with some company. Also, two brains are better than one so we could both devise a plan to help us survive.Apart from this, Liz deserves to live because if she didn't, she would never get to fully enjoy that cupcake she is so eagerly holding in her hands with so much exciting, as seen by the expression on her face.

I choose to save water. This is most likely the most valuable thing that i am willing to save. This is because we all need water to survive, well Liz and i do since we will be the last two on the planet, and our bodies are 70% made up of water. This will provide us with hydration and an energy source so that is a double-plus. In addition, if we find a hybrid car the water can fuel it and we will have a running automobile. Water is definitely a necessity and can serve many purposes for us.

The last thing i would save is my phone. My phone is something i would never leave behind in any occasion so the end of the world seems like a great time to save it. This too can serve many purposes because technology is always a very valuable thing to preserve since there is always an advancement that can be made. I can literally be texting and instagramming until the end of the world and beyond. I can also use it to contact Liz since we are going to be the last two people on Earth. Our phones will literally save our lives just as we are saving theirs.

Shutter Speed Excercises

Motion Blur- Action 

1) When i took this picture, i was by the umbrella patio where there was a bunch of trees and leaves on the ground that created a nice scenery.

2) Prior to getting this specific shot, i ran into problems like having to switch my position because of shadows and i also ran into the issue of timing because i could not figure out how to get the falling leaves exactly where i wanted them.

3) This shot is the best representation of this skill because it demostarates a sequence of action with the leaves being thrown up in the air, blurred, and the expression on liz's face.

4) The settings i tried before getting this particular shot were changing the f stop and the iso level. this did not always work for me that well because sometimes i would get the leaves too blurred out.

5) One thing that could be im proved in this picture is getting closer and more zoomed in to the leaves themself so that they are easy to spot when compared to the background they are placed in.

Stop Action- Running

1) When i took this picture i was still by the umbrella patio, against the fence so i did not capture the shadows in the shot and got better lighting.

2) Prior to getting this shot, i was having trouble with capturing her at the right moment and had many shots that demonstarted this.

3) This shot is the best representation of the skill because it exemplifies a stop in the action by capturing her clearly and precisely while in action.

4) The setting I tried prior to taking this shot were changing the f stop so she does not become too blurred. This sometimes did not end up working too well because it was either too high or too low.

5) One thing that could be improved in this picture is backing up more so that you actually see motion in action in a better perspective.

Motion Blur- Running

 1) When i took this picture i was still at the same location, by the umbrella patios away from the shadows and a distracting background.

2) Prior to getting this shot, i was having trouble with timing. For instance, sometimes i captured the shot too early where he was just about to begin running, or too late where he was already at the finish line and did not demonstrate the skill effectively.

3) This shot is the best representation of the skill because it demonstarates the action of running, but does not make it the main focal point by blurring it a bit and instead focusing on the blue unmbrella, rather than the model.

4) The settings I tried prior to taking this shot were getting to a higher f stop level and changing the exposure. This did not work that well because at times, she appeared too be overly blurred and that ruined the shot entirely.

5) One thing that could be improved in this picture is making him look a bit more blurred so that you actually get that true sense of action occuring.

Stop Action- Dropping/ Falling Items

1) When i took this picture, i was in the grassy area by the umbrella patios, looking up at a tall tree with pretty colors that seemed interesting to me and worthy of being photographed.
2) One problem i faced while taking this picture was being able to capture the positiong of the leaf while in a falling action because everytime i attempted to, i was too slow to capture it altogether.
3) this [icture is the best representation of this skill bevause it captures the falling item in a unique way when put in contrast with the background that emphasizes the motion.
4) i tried using the f stop setting and slowing it down a bit so that i could clearly grasp the motion of the leaf falling in place, but i had a bit of trouble dealing witht his since i could not find the exact value that would allow me to do so.
5) i could improve zooming in on the leaf itself to make it the main focal point and blur or get rid of part of the tree that take away from the view of the leaf falling.

Stop Action- Jumping

1) When i took this picture, i was again by the grassy area near the umbrella patio capturing Leo in a jumping action.
2) One problem i encountered was not being able to get the full effect of this demonstration because i would either click too soon or click too late.
3) this shot was the best representation of this skill because it grasps the full affect of jumping without blurring it to so you can clearly see and i utilized the rule of thirds to add a better technique.
4) the settings i tried before taking this shot was lowering the brightness and switching the shutter speed
5) one thing i would like to improve in this picture is the level at which it is taken so i could have made it seem like it was at more of a height

Angles

 Above

Below


This shot is my strongest because it clearly makes the the crab the main focal point, but it provides an interesting background that adds more detatil to the image.

Straight

The most challenging part of this assignment was trying to figure out how to make the object look more interesting when put with several different backgrounds. i overcame this challenge by trying numerous different shots and applying the photo composition rules to enhance my object and my images. 

Composition

This is an example of an image that effectively uses leading lines as one of the photo composition techniques. The many seats on the bus provide the illusion of lines which i framed by taking the image at a higher view point and making sure not to put the object front and center.







Improve

I feel that i need to improve on how to change the light settings to ensure that  my object is made the main object is the focal point and not  the background instead. I need to improve on how to make the object sharper and cleaner than the rest of the image.