Abandoned Theme Parks

1. I would most like to Visit "Nara Dreamland" in Nara Japan, because the idea of the park being like an abandoned Disneyland thrills me. I just can't imagine a Disneyland like park lonely, old, and sad. I just need to see that with my own eyes, and why not? take a few pictures.

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3. Hospitals, Factories, Airports, Pharmacies, Hotels

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5. I love Airports. I always have. What I find exciting about photographing airports, is that they capture the excitement of traveling. Whenever I see an airport, or whenever I find myself inside an airport, I feel happy and inspired. Here I would expect to take inspiring photos that reflected wanderlust. 

6. I think I would need a camera like the one we use in class, because digital cameras can't take nice pictures like those can. I would probably need a good amount of money, because  I would like to photograph airports from all over the world, and traveling go these places that are far away from each other, would result very expensive! I would have to ask for permission too. I guess from the people in charge of the location. I would also have to make sure to not photograph people w/o their permission. 

Funny Captions- The Right Way!!

Baby Sofia angrily wakes up in her dark room right in the middle of the night yelling because she is upset with her mother. Why did mom leave in the dirty dipper instead of changing poor Sofia into a new, clean, nice one?

Ben sits in his backyard early in the morning abrubtly frying and poking sausages with a rake and preparing them for a special occasion.   If only his friends had showed up, lonely Ben wouldn't have to be raking the food for his own "surprise" party!

David Beckham desperately trows a baby tantrum in front of all the fans, right after missing a shot. Really ball, was it that hard to move exactly to the opposite direction to actually make the goal for poor David? 

    

       

       

Great Black and White Photographers part III

1. What Honestly Caught my attention from Langue's photographs, was the emotion she captured in every single one of them. It is so amazing how she was able to capture the moment of the seen by capturing what the people where feeling at that time, and what the mood and atmosphere was.

2a. Sight: I see a group of kids in a little bunch standing together, and one of them (a boy)  is holding an American flag. I see a big plain wall behind them, and arches on top of It. I see the children are wearing worn out clothes, and they are no older than 10. I see fear in their eyes, I see confusion too. They looked puzzled and uncertain of what is going on around them. In the middle of this huge mess, they look like little ants in a wide open pick nick table. Nothing so significant. They seem so small and fragile. They Look so lost.

Smell: I smell sweat all around the place. I smell spit, and rubber from the shoes off all the people in the crowd. I smell salt, and I'm not sure why. Maybe its the sweat from the people that are crowded, or maybe its blood from someone that got shot. I smell pollution from the big city.

Hearing: I hear people screaming very loudly. I can also hear quarreling, bangs, protests, screams, crying, shouting, commands. I can hear distant calls from a mother that doesn't know where her five year old is at. I can hear officers screaming and giving orders. I can hear chains and insults. I can heart thunder. Maybe its about to rain, or maybe it is just the grumbling among the angered crowd.

Taste: I Taste salt. Blood, sweat. It might sound impossible, but these tastes are all around the place, around the whole city. I can taste the mist, the fog, the smoke, and the concrete wall we are being pushed against. I can taste the tears that drop from the faces of children that have lost their parents.

Touch: I feel dryness, heat, and stickiness.I feel confusion, and I feel metal being pressed against me. I can feel the texture of the hard and cool walls. I can feel pain in my feet from walking such a long way, and there is still a lot more steps to take. I feel exhausted, tired, annoyed. I feel like running away, escaping, but at the same time, I know I must stay. 

2b. Sight: I see desperate mothers that don't know what they will feed they children. They haven't in a long long time. I see the bones sticking out of the children's bodies, I see their chapped, dry skin, cuts and scrapes in their feet

Smell: I smell gun powder filling the air all around me. I can clearly smell dirt from all the people coming and going and moving all over the place. It is almost as if I could smell the filthiness. All rotten food, the sour milk, the bodies of all these poor innocent people that haven't been able to take a bath in a pretty long time. I can also smell smoke, a sort of pollution that is greater each second. Also moisture.

Hearing: I hear gun shots, screaming, crying, mumbling,whining, different voices, children, sobbing. I can make out children dreaming to their mothers, and babies crying in the far distance. Walking close by small children, its as if I can hear their little hearts beating faster and faster each time, along with their growing fear.

Taste: I taste dry air, dirt, blood (in the atmosphere),

Touch: I feel a rocky ground, muddy too! I feel cuts on my feet, and I feel heat too!! I feel tired from walking so much, and I feel sad for all this destruction. I feel confused, and I feel lost in the middle this maze of people. When I walk next to babies or kids, I can feel their breaths, deep and big breaths.

3. Personally, I would prefer to do a power point or a blog. It depends on what type of project.  Those are the easiest ways to do it, plus it included technology, and I think that is good because this class has to do with technology, and I believe using posters would be kind of out of place.

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Academic Shoot Reflection

1. First of all, I was very uncomfortable. I didn't feel comfortable being looked at while I took the photograph. It was really hard for me to even approach a classroom because I am somewhat shy. With these factors, I felt nervous and pressured by the people staring at me, so I didn't give it my best. I just took the first picture I had the opportunity to take, so I could get it over with and leave. I also had trouble because I didn't feel comfortable enough to get in an awkward position and look for the best angle. I guess it all ties up to the same conflict !

2. When I took the pictures, I mostly thought about how blurry the picture was going to look, and how I much I had to zoom, and how much I had to focus.

3. A LOT of things ! I would try to get into more classrooms and think more about having an interesting angle. Yes. I would definitely have in my mind the goal of taking pictures that look pretty and not only follow the rules.

4. I honestly wouldn't do anything the same. I guess the only thing I would repeat, is staying on topic the whole time I was out taking my pictures.

5. Simplicity. Haha. I say this because I find myself doing this automatically. Whenever I take pictures for fun, and even before knowing about this set of rules,  I always try to take simple and precise pictures.

6. I guess that Lines would be the hardest for me because I still haven't found the way to make lines look dynamic. I can't figure out how to take full advantage of this cool rule.

7. I'm glad this question popped up ! I know what Avoiding Merges is, but I still have it blurry. I get the concept of it, but it is still not very clear to me. It was actually a headache when I went out to hunt for my pictures !!

Academic Photos

Framing

1. I think I did an okay job.  Clearly not the best. I guess it is not SO bad since it is the first time I apply this rules to my photography.

2. The subject here is supposed to be the food that is being prepared.

3. I believe it is pretty clear that what I wanted to take the picture of, was the food that the student was preparing.

4. I think I could have found a better opportunity to apply this rule because in this picture, I am kind of cutting the persons head, and that is a big no no in photography.

Avoiding Merges

1. Since I was supposed to show what NOT to do, I think I did that just fine because I successfully cut the student's head completely which is NOT avoiding merges.

2. The subject here is supposed to be the camera that the student is using.

3. Yes, I think it is clear that my focal point was the camera on the student's hand.

4. It would of been a better Idea to position the camera around the rule of thirds, but sticking to the rule which was trying to be negatively proven. 

Rule Of Thirds

1. I think I did a nice job of using the rule of thirds. Not perfect, but not that bad I guess.

2.The subject here is the interview that is taking place.

3. Yes. I think it is pretty obvious that I was trying to focus on the student Interview.

4. I don't know A LOT about these rules. From what I have learned about them, I believe I did a nice job of applying the job.

Lines

1. No. I think I didn't do a good job of projecting the Lines rule. It is really bad. 

2. The subject was supposed to be the learning atmosphere, the class as a whole.

3. NO. I think you can't even tell what  I was trying to take a picture of. It is terrible ! It is a complete mess because the class room is completely empty, so It is very hard for the audience to get the learning-atmosphere feel I was aiming to project.

4. First of all, I could have used the lines in a more dynamic way. After all, they are supposed to create a dynamic feel. The lines in my photograph are plain and boring, so they don't create it at all. 

Balance

1. I don't think I did such a bad job on this one. The people in the classroom are pretty much balanced out, with three on the left and three on the right. Also, everything seems to be where it should be.

2.The subject was supposed to be the lesson. It was supposed to be the students listening to what the teacher is explaining.

3.Yeah. I think it is clear. I could have made it clearer though.

4. I actually can't think of anything, and I think its because I don't know a lot about these rules yet.

Simplicity

1. No. I did a terrible job actually ! You can't see the simplicity at all ! There is too much going on. It is simply not simple enough to project this rule properly.

2. The subject was supposed to be the interview.

3. Yes. I think that the focal point is clearly portrayed. 

4. First of all, I could of looked for a simpler background that didn't have so much going on. what really bugged me about this picture, is the student that is standing behind the interviewer. I think that detail took all the simplicity from the photograph. 

Casey Catelli Photo Project

1. A good and easy theme that we could do is maybe style/fashion or maybe hobbies.

2.I think we should be allowed to use any device that can be used to take pictures, and also school cameras for those students who don't have access to any type of device.

3. If it was art related, It would be a good idea to place it in the art building, but It would also be good to place it around the main office so that school visitors could easily see it.

Africa & Mural Project Preview

POWERPOINT:
1. My Reaction:
Wow! It was amazing! I probably would have liked it better if it had been in color. Well, actually, I think that the facts that the photos weren't in color, gave the photo set a more elegant look. I really am fascinated by all of them! The photographer must be very talented because every single one of the photos is amazing! How is it even possible to get such impressive photos?! Wow, I am just shocked at the impressive professionalism that they possess.

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3. The emptiness in this picture is simply grand. The immensity that is captured and the depth are incredible. It is simply a stunning picture in my eyes. You can clearly see the texture of the cracked mud.  I loved this picture, and it was my favorite, more than anything because of its simplicity. It is so clean and so clear, and that is what makes it so beautiful.  It is so pure. 

4. The rule of thirds is applied. The round object (sorry, I am not sure what it is) is located in one off the key areas.  Simplicity also plays a role. The background is not so busy. It is clear and clean, and makes the focal point which is the round (unknown) object, stand out. 

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a. He uses a Pentax 67II

b. He wishes to memorialize the greatness of East Africa because it is disappearing.

c.  He wants to show them (the animals) in their natural state, before they no longer can be seen in this way.

d. "At the current rate of destruction, there will be no animal populations of any consequence left outside of unprotected areas." (here)

Acacdemic Shoot preview

 PART I

My favorite picture from the "Academics & community service" section was the one titled "Helping Hands". I really loved it because it was very interesting to look at. I like the balance created by the circle of girls. It gives the photo a nice view. The "birds-eye-view" angel is terrific! It adds a funner mood to the atmosphere. I also like how almost all the girls on the circle are wearing red. It is simply so well balanced! the pattern of the square grey and white floor tiles as the background adds simplicity. There is also a second circle created by white sheets of paper on the desks, and this adds even more valance to the photograph.

PART II
1. I (we) could take photos just like the ones on this link almost anywhere in campus. The band hall, science classroom, Gym, rack, dance room, orchestra room, games, after school activities.. even in this classroom! anywhere where there is something going on worthy of being told trough a photograph.

2.I really have no clue. I would like to go to the band hall, or the track.

3. I would try my best to apply the basic rules of photography we recently learned about. I would also try my best to take pictures that tell stories, those that almost need no caption. I would look for the most important events, and the most significant actions around school campus.   

Filling the Frame

This photograph absolutely "Fills the frame". Why? It captures both emotion and action, and it also tells a story. It is very fun to look at. In other words, it has all the gaps filled in that a photograph should have filled in.  The photo is fun, interesting, It is unique, and has great techniques. Nothing is missing. There is a great valance of everything that a photo needs to capture the viewers' attention.

Action or Emotion

There is a lot of action in this picture. There is a big explosion (probably from a science experiment) and all the students have gathered up to see what it looks like. The students look excited and interested in this lab. Some are smiling, and I assume they are happy to be working on an experiment.

The Story

This photograph visually tells a story because there is a lot going on. every single detail in the picture, from the buckets to the people, are part of the story. Even the expressions on some of the peoples' faces tell a lot of the story. Their clothes, the atmosphere included in the photograph. I believe the picture portraits a group of students that gathered together to feed people in need during a chilly winter day.

Post Shoot Reflection

1. I think my real problem was trying to be too original. Maybe that is something good, but in the little time we got, I din't have enough time to do so, and at the end I was rushed. Also, school isn't very interesting. I am sure that sounds like an excuse, but I could't find the types of things I was looking for (symbolic instead of concrete).

2. Holding the camera because It was my very first time with a camera of the type so I was a little intimidated. I just tried my best to relax and take it easy. I also thought about the angle a lot. It is something that is constantly in my head when I take pictures. I tried to look for the best angle I could get even if it was uncomfortable sometimes.

3.I would definitely Avoid merges. I have a hard time doing so. I would also try to look for lines to make my photographs more interesting and dynamic, and I would pay more attention to the simplicity rule!

4.I would still focus a lot on finding a good angle and I would continue to look for symbolic photos instead of direct concrete ones.

5. In the "Red" picture, I achieved nice lines. On the "Metal", I did a pretty good job with simplicity, and on "Happy" I unfortunately didn't apply any of the new rules. (I also added this to the individual picture posts).

6. I am. I think I can do a better Job! Now I know some rules and It is exciting to be able to apply them to an old photo shoot I'm familiar with.

Avoiding Merges

In this photograph, the four men on the picture are not cut in half or in any other way. Every single part of their bodies is visible, and this makes the picture appear to have more quality. The photographer did a great job in avoiding border merge.

Framing

On this picture, you can clearly see the focal point are the towers. The attention is fragged to them because of the frame formed by the dark edge (right) and the water on the bottom half. There is a certain feeling framing causes. It is like when you frame the a photograph on your home, you are kind of circling the importance of the picture, and that is what is going on here with the twin towers.

Balance

This is a very good example of a balanced photograph. The dark and light areas are perfectly balanced along the whole image. There seems to be something important on every corner of the room, and everything seems to be in its perfect place. 

Lines

The shown is this picture (the ones formed by the smoke) are diagonal lines which give a photograph a more dynamic look. Also, the repetitive lines of the tower drag the viewer's attention.

The Rule of Thirds

Even though this picture is blurry, it is a great photograph. This is an example of the rule of thirds because the flag which is the focal point, is positioned on one of the corners created by this rule. This allows the flag to appear in a more interesting position and still be seen as important. This also allows other important parts of the picture to be seen rather than just the flag itself.

Simplicity

The photo above is an example of simplicity because the main picture is easily seen. It provides a simple background (which is the clear blue sky) rather than a complex one. This drags the viewers attention directly to the towers which is the focal point of the photograph.