Mural Project Preview

1)
A type of food
Nature around house
Restaurants

2) I will need to think about ISO, shutter speed, and aperture while out shooting.

3)
Snapchat post
Instagram Post
Blog post
The second product could be created through taking a photo of the mural and posting it on a social media site.

Top- 100 Photos

1) I picked this image, because I liked the black and white aspect of it, and I also liked the romance and possible story behind it.
2) Eisenstaedt was hired by LIFE magazine to capture small snippets of joy, sadness, or despair. Following the end of World War 2, he captured this photo of a sailor arriving home, filled with joy to be back. The sailor passionately kissed this nurse, resulting in the popular photo.
3) Under the original picture, there are news articles displaying the sheer joy everyone felt about the end of the war. The articles feature women, children, and men all rejoicing the fact that they were now home.
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5)
Alfred Eisenstaedt
Born December 6, 1898, Died August 23, 1995
Born in Germany
Attended Humboldt University of Berlin


1) I picked this photo because I liked the element of excitement in the picture, and the humor displayed on the men's faces.
2) Benson did not originally plan to take photos of The Beatles, he believed himself to be a very esteemed photographer, too professional to take pictures of some band. However, Benson ended up being their photographer, loving every minute of it. This picture was taken on the night the boys figured out that their song had reached #1 ranking.
3) Under the original photo, there is a video describing the fact that the boys were happy due to big news on their success. The video also features Benson, who explains that this picture wasn't the only one taken during their pillow fight.
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5)
Harry Benson
Born December 2, 1929, still alive
Born in Glawgow, United Kingdom
Attended Glasgow School of Art


1) I picked this photo due to its interesting backstory and meaning. The way the tanks are lined up caught my eye.
2) I learned that Widener just happened to take this photo, due to the fact that he was sent to report on the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. The man standing in front of the tanks is still unidentified, yet he remains a prime example in the resistance against unfair government. Many people recognize this photo, and have given the person the name "Tank Man."
3) Under the original photo, there is a documentary that explains how Widener had to go undercover to obtain information regarding the massacre.
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5)
Jeff Widener
Born August 11, 1956, still alive
Born in Long Beach, California
Widener did not attend college


1) I picked this photo because I liked the way it looked, and I am curious to know the backstory behind it.
2) I learned that Hine worked undercover as a reporter trying to gather information on child labor. He believed that if the world saw the photos, they would be forced to make a change. He took this photo at a factory, in charge of running the cotton machine.
3) Under the original photo, there is a documentary explaining how prominent child labor used to be in the world. Hine took many photos documenting the conditions the children had to endure, eventually prompting child labor laws.
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5)
Lewis Hine
Born September 26, 1874, died November 3, 1930
Born in Oshkosh, WI
Attended Colombia, New York, and Chicago University


1) I picked this photo due to the expression on the girl's face, and the possible background of the picture.
2) I learned that Sherman takes photos of herself, ultimately creating self portraits. This photo was very popular and iconic when it was taken.
3) Under the original photo, there are more pictures that are taken by Sherman. The photos are taken from different angles, in different lighting, and at different focuses, making them all very unique.
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5)
Cindy Sherman
Born January 19, 1954, still alive
Born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey
Attended Buffalo State College


 

Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO

Aperture:

Photo taken at F2.8 aperture.


Photo taken at F18 aperture.

1) We can closely relate the pupil to aperture.
2) The smaller the aperture, the darker the photo. The higher the aperture, the brighter the photo.
3) Aperture is able to blur the background of an image, adding more depth or dimension to the picture.

Shutter Speed:


Photo taken at a quick shutter speed.



Photo taken at a slow shutter speed.

1)
a) quick shutter speed
b) medium shutter speed
c) long shutter speed
d) medium shutter speed
e) medium shutter speed
f) quick shutter speed

a) long shutter speed
b) long shutter speed
c) long shutter speed
d) long shutter speed
e) medium shutter speed
f) medium shutter speed

2) Your camera has the vibration reduction setting, manual mode, and shutter priority mode. Vibration reduction allows the photographer to take pictures with a long shutter speed without having a shaky camera. Manual mode allows you to choose the aperture and shutter settings by yourself, without the camera choosing. Shutter priority mode picks an aperture setting or you based on your shutter speed.

ISO:

Photo taken at ISO 200.


Photo taken at ISO 3200.

1) In shooting at a night football game, a higher ISO can help the photos be brighter.
2) The author says that you should use a lower ISO whenever possible, because it ensures minimal grain.
3) The author says that you should use a high ISO when the lighting isn't bright enough to capture the desired photo.

DSLR Camera

1) The aperture settings available are 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, and 22.
2) The shutter speed settings available are 1 second, up to 1/60 seconds, and 1/4000 seconds.
3) The ISO settings are 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, and 25600.

Great Black and White Photographers Part 3

1) In first looking at this photo, the dolls in the photo caught my eye. The young girl's body position and her possible backstory also drew me to this picture.
2) I see a little girl laying on the grass, possibly outside of her house. I also see many dolls, some clothed and some not. I can see the bright sun shining down on the girl's face.
3) I smell grass, and earthy type scents. I can also smell dinner being made. The dinner's being prepared on a fire, in which I can smell the smoke.
4) I hear many animals around us. I can hear crickets, birds, and frogs croaking. I can also hear the little girl playing with her dolls.
5) I can taste the water I'm drinking. I can also taste the snack I'd eaten before. Looking at the dinner being cooked, I can almost taste it.
6) I feel the dry grass under my feet, and the cold feel to the doll's plastic skin. I can also feel the sun shining on my face. I can feel the soft material of my clothing.

1) In first glancing at the photo, the share white of the chickens caught my eye. Also, the young boys talking caught my attention.

2) I see two young boys standing outside of their house. I also see two chickens lying down. Lastly, I can see pots and pans overturned behind the boys.

3) I smell the chicken's pen, and I smell grass. I can also smell rain. There are also many flowers, which I can smell.

4) I hear the chickens clucking, and I hear the boys talking. I can also hear birds chirping. The boy's mom is calling them in, which I hear.

5) I can taste the meal being prepared. I can taste the fresh eggs produced by the chickens. I can also taste the water I drink to stay hydrated.

6) I feel the damp ground. I can feel the soft feathers of the chicken. I can also feel the prominent humidity.

I would like to create a google slides presentation to tell my classmates about my artist. 

Photoshop Basics

Photo Manipulation and Ethics

a) I read that photo manipulation originally took up to weeks, but can now be achieved in just minutes. With the advancement in technology, photoshop has become harder to detect in modern day photos, and is often controversial in the sense of whether or not the distortion is ethical.

b) Famous newspapers like the Washington Post and the New York Times believe that editing, or toning, a photo is okay as long as it reflects the original accuracy of the photo, and is used to construct or enhance the primary image the photographer took.

c) I think that cropping, or adding a filter/enhancing the colors in a photo is ethical. I think distorting a person's features or adding something into the photo that was not originally there is where the border is crossed.

d)

I believe that this photo is the most unethical, because first off, neither person gave consent for their photograph, and secondly, the photo is not an accurate depiction of Winfrey. The company clearly crossed the line, using two entirely different people and claiming them to be one.

e)
 
I think that this photo is the least unethical, because both photos are fairly similar. All that was really altered is the coloring on Kim's face and legs, and a small amount of editing on the waist. However, the changes aren't drastic, and both photos are recognizable.

Academic Shoot Reflection and Critique

1) It was challenging to take pictures inside a classroom with a clear subject, due to the multitude of kids and supplies. It was also difficult to capture the photo exactly as I wanted, because I needed to be aware of my surroundings.

2) I thought the most about focus, and I took multiple photos over again to achieve the quality of clarity I wanted.

3) If I could do the assignment over again, I would focus more on filling the frame, and being clear on what the subject in the photo is.

4) I would take photos during an experiment again, because there were many good picture opportunities.

5) When I go out again with a new prompt, I think focus will be the easiest rule to achieve.

6) I think that telling a story will be the hardest rule to capture, because it's difficult to do so in just one photo.

7) I'm still not totally clear on the rule of balance, and to review it, I could reread the powerpoint with  its meaning.


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I really liked how she represented the rule of balance, and the color scheme in her photos.

I think that in some photos, it isn't entirely clear what the subject is, so possibly getting closer could have made the pictures better.