Term 1 Assignments
Assignment 1: Line & Shape
Reflection
In the second, fourth, and sixth photos, the leaf, window, and guitar were taken close-up. In the third photo, the waterfall was taken at a normal distance. In the fifth photo, the window was taken at a distance. In the first photo, the first railing was taken close-up and the second railing was taken at a distance.
The first and fifth photos was taken from below the railings and the window, looking up at them. The second photo was taken from above, looking down at the leaf. The third, fourth, and sixth photo was taken from a straight-on point of view at the waterfall, window, and guitar.
The first, second, and fourth photos are horizontal, and the third, fifth, and sixth photos are vertical.
In all of the photos except for the third, the Law of Thirds was taken into account. In the first photo, the railing that is close-up is within the first third. In the second photo, the big front leaf is on the first third. In the fourth photo, the bottom of the window is on the lower third. In the fifth photo, the center of the window is on the second upper third. In the sixth photo, the guitar strings are on the second third. This law makes the photos look more interesting than they would if the subject of each photo was in the center.
I would say that out of all 6 photos, the fourth or sixth photo is the most dynamic composition that successfully leads the viewer's eye through the work. Without the deep blacks and bright whites, the viewer wouldn't be able to tell that the fourth picture is of a window and wouldn't be able to see the individual guitar strings on the guitar in the sixth photo.
The first and fifth photos was taken from below the railings and the window, looking up at them. The second photo was taken from above, looking down at the leaf. The third, fourth, and sixth photo was taken from a straight-on point of view at the waterfall, window, and guitar.
The first, second, and fourth photos are horizontal, and the third, fifth, and sixth photos are vertical.
In all of the photos except for the third, the Law of Thirds was taken into account. In the first photo, the railing that is close-up is within the first third. In the second photo, the big front leaf is on the first third. In the fourth photo, the bottom of the window is on the lower third. In the fifth photo, the center of the window is on the second upper third. In the sixth photo, the guitar strings are on the second third. This law makes the photos look more interesting than they would if the subject of each photo was in the center.
I would say that out of all 6 photos, the fourth or sixth photo is the most dynamic composition that successfully leads the viewer's eye through the work. Without the deep blacks and bright whites, the viewer wouldn't be able to tell that the fourth picture is of a window and wouldn't be able to see the individual guitar strings on the guitar in the sixth photo.
Assignment 2: Utility Poles
Reflection
The law of thirds was taken into account when these photos were taken. In the first photo, the utility pole is on the second third. In the second and third photos, the utility poles are on the upper second third. In the fourth photo, the utility pole is on the upper first third. This law makes the photos look more interesting than they would if the utility poles were in the center.
The second photo is the most dynamic composition that most successfully leads the viewer's eyes through the work. The dark grays and blacks of the utility poles stands out well against the light greys and white of the sky. The dark tree against the light sky in the background also helps enhance the photo.
The second image contains the best play of organic and geometric shapes. The wires of the utility pole intersect to create rectangles, trapezoids, and triangles. The wooden pole itself also has some holes in it that are in the shape of circles.
Therefore, the second photo satisfies this assignment best. It applies to the Law of Thirds well. It also portrays dynamic composition well, yet the details of the photo are still clear. Line and shape is portrayed. The wires of the utility pole are lines and they intersect with each other and with the bars on the pole to make geometric shapes. The holes on the pole itself also form shapes. The utility pole in the photo has bars sticking out of it leading straight up and there are holes in it, which makes the photo more interesting and unique. The point of view enhances the photo and helps point out those unique details.
The second photo is the most dynamic composition that most successfully leads the viewer's eyes through the work. The dark grays and blacks of the utility poles stands out well against the light greys and white of the sky. The dark tree against the light sky in the background also helps enhance the photo.
The second image contains the best play of organic and geometric shapes. The wires of the utility pole intersect to create rectangles, trapezoids, and triangles. The wooden pole itself also has some holes in it that are in the shape of circles.
Therefore, the second photo satisfies this assignment best. It applies to the Law of Thirds well. It also portrays dynamic composition well, yet the details of the photo are still clear. Line and shape is portrayed. The wires of the utility pole are lines and they intersect with each other and with the bars on the pole to make geometric shapes. The holes on the pole itself also form shapes. The utility pole in the photo has bars sticking out of it leading straight up and there are holes in it, which makes the photo more interesting and unique. The point of view enhances the photo and helps point out those unique details.