Quickwrite: Scary Sounds

The scariest sound ever is my mom when she yells my name and she's angry 

Quickwrite: My room

I really really love my room. I am currently in the process of redoing my room so this topic makes me super excited. In my room, I have tons of christmas lights and pictures hanging up. My favorite picture takes up most of my wall and it's a picture of New York City from the 1960's. I also really like burning vanilla and pumpkin scented candles (typical) For christmas i'm hopefully getting a record player for my room. I'm excited (:::::::::

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Quickwrite: Stress

I don't really know how I cope with stress. Honestly, I let it all build up and once I can't take it anymore, I'll have a really big cry and let it all out. Then I  give myself a quick pep talk and eat some pretzel carmel fudge ice cream and it's all good again. (:

Academic Shoot Reflection

1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to get the photos following the rules I set out for you?

A challenge I encountered while trying to get the photos was trying to find the elements and choosing a good example of it.

2. What technical aspects of photography or the assignment in general (focus, framing, holding the camera, etc.) did you find yourself thinking about the most? Provide a specific example of what you did to do this correctly.

Focus was the biggest thing i was payed attention to especially because my camera could only use manual focus instead of auto focus. 

3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some basic rules of photography?

I would give myself more time and choose more interesting examples.

4. What things would you do the same?

I'm not that sure what i would to the same to be honest.

5. When you go out with your next set of prompts, which rule do you think will be the easiest to achieve?

Repetition and lines would probably be the easiest. 

6. Which rule do you think will be the hardest to capture?

Framing, Avoiding Mergers, and Balance.

7. What rule are you still not totally clear on and what can you do to figure out what that rule is?

Avoiding mergers is still confusing to me.

I could go back and look at different examples and read

more about it.

Quickwrite: 5 Favorite Smells

My 5 favorite smells would have to be 

1. the smell of Italian food (aka lasagna and/ or pizza) 

2. anything and everything vanilla

3. Earl Grey Tea

4. Flowerbomb perfume (it's actually the best perfume ever)

5. The smell after a really big rain storm (:  

Academic Shoot

Simplicity

1. How well did you follow the rule?
2. What is the subject (be very very specific)?
3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
4. If you didn't follow the rule well, what could you have done differently?

1. I think I followed the rule pretty well on this picture. There's nothing very exciting going on other than the long sidewalk. 

2. The subject in this photo is the sidewalk

3. I think the subject is very clear

Lines

1. I do think i followed the rule well. 

2. The subject of this photo are the pipes along the ceiling.

3. I think it is very clear what the subject of this photo is.

Rule Of Thirds

1. I do think i followed the rule of thirds very well.

2. The subject of the photo are the books on the bookshelf. 

3. I do think the subject of this photo is clear. There's nothing else to really look at. 

Avoiding Mergers

1. I'm not sure if I followed the rule correctly or not. 

2. To me, the photo in the background is the main subject of the photo.

3. I think it is clear what the subject is. 

Balance

1. Balance is shown very well in this photo.

2. The subject of this photo is the hallway leading to the very end.

3. It might not be clear to others what the subject is.

4. I think i could've chose a different subject to take a photo of.

Framing

1. I think framing is shown in this photo pretty well.

2. The subject in this photo are Laura and Amy!

3. I think it's very clear what the subject is. 

Academic Photo Shoot Preview

The Story

To me, this one tells the best story. You can clearly see what the photo is showing and theres no need for a caption. 

Action & Emotion

This photo shows plenty of action and emotion. The splattered water shows exciting action. On their faces you can sense emotions of excitement and surprise. 

Fills the Frame

This photo fills the frame by the background being pitch black and the subjects being in color. 

Academics and Community Service

1. I picked this photo because I really love the way this photo was taken. I also really like the name, it's simple but still really effective.

2. Elements in this photo include simplicity, color, repetition, and unique perspective. 

Quite Write: My Ideal Halloween

My ideal Halloween would be out at a party with my friends and eating loads of twix and three musketeers! 

Africa Reflection

From the presentation, I would say the photo is my absolute favorite. The lines on the zebra's bodies are very mesmerizing. Repetition and lines are shown very well in this photo. 

About The Photographer:

a.     What kind of camera did he use?

Pentax 67ll

b.     What is his reason for taking the photos?

While filming a video for Michael Jackson in 1995, Brandt fell in love with animals. Over the next few years, he realized there was a way to achieve his feelings and love towards animals through photography.

                                                   c.     What is his hope by taking these types of photos?

 Brandt's hope was too convey the simplicity and beauty of animals. He believed humans as well as animals should all be treated with equality.  

d.     Find something he has to say about Africa and post the quote on your blog

                    Nick B photographs exclusively in Africa, one of his goals being to record a last testament to the       wild animals and places there before they are destroyed by the hands of man.

Mural Project Preview

1. I think we should make a mural displaying different activities and events where we have shown school spirit.

2. I think the theme of school spirit is worth sharing because I think as a school, overall, we lack a sense of spirit and support. I don't think students realize how much spirit can change the atmosphere of a school. Most people think Akins has a "reputation" but I think, if we start celebrating and having fun rather than putting down the place where we spend most of our time at, everyone would enjoy coming to school a little more.

3. Using a phone camera could be an advantage because phones are available to almost everyone. Phone cameras are also simple and easy to use. Disadvantages of using phone cameras could include gathering everyone's photos and the quality of the photos might not be as good as SLR photos. 

4. I think the biggest advantage of using an SLR camera is the fact that photos will be of a higher quality rather than relying on the phone's camera quality, which will vary from students. A disadvantage of using SLR cameras would be the fact that some students who don't have experience working with SLR cameras might not know how to work them.

5. I think we should use phone cameras. SLR cameras might be of a much better quality, but phones are available to everyone. It's an easier way of getting everybody involved which is what we need as a school.

Quick Write: Describe Your Ideal Vehicle

My dream vehicle would probably have to be a car that can transform into a private jet so at anytime i can fly anywhere i want too. (:

Quick Write: What are we following?

I follow: 

Instagram: friends, fashion bloggers like Danielle Bernstein @weworewhat, and celebrities

Youtube: Bloggers and Vloggers

Elements of Art and Principles of Design in Photography

Lines: marks made by a pointed tool: brush, pencil, pen, etc. Lines can vary in width, direction, curvature, length, or color. 

I think this photo represents lines because the poles are lines that dominate the photo.

Lines are really shown well in this photo.

Shapes: formed wherever the ends of a continuous line meet. Geometric shapes such as circles, triangles or squares have perfect, uniform measurements and don't often appear in nature. Organic shapes are associated with things from the natural world, like plants and animals.

This photo represents shapes because there are many little shapes that go into making a bigger picture.

Three-dimensional shapes are well shown and are the subject or the photo.

Color: wheels show the primary colors, secondary colors, and the tertiary (intermediate) colors. They also show the relationships between complementary colors across from each other and analogous (similar or related).

This photo represents color because the main subject of the photo is a very bold vibrant color compared to the background. 

Both of the colors are really different and represent color very well.

Value:  or tone, refers to dark and light; the value scale refers to black and white with all gradations of gray in between.  Value contrasts help us to see and understand a two-dimensional work of art.

I think think this one helps us represent the meaning of value perfectly. The different shades of gray help to make the picture look three-dimensional.

I really love this one and its a good example of value because it is all done in pencil but it shows different dimensions. 

Form: describes objects that are three-dimensional, having length, width, and height.

This photo shows form because it shows a three-dimensional figure that has length, width, and height.

This is a grab example because there is a shape but it is also shows length and width.

Texture: can be rough, bumpy, slick, scratchy, smooth, silky, soft, prickly--the list is endless.  Texture refers to the surface quality, both simulated and actual, of artwork.

The lines in this photo help to create a visual of texture in the grass. 

In this photo you can really see the texture of the fruit which makes it a great example!

Space: refers to distances or areas around, between, or within components of a piece. Space can be positive (white or light) or  negative (black or dark), open or closed,shallow or deep, and two-dimensional or three-dimensional. 

This photo represents space because the artist used positive and negative components to make it look life-like.

The colors and the way the glasses are arranged really show value well. 

Balance: the comfortable or pleasing arrangement of things in art.  There are three different types of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial. 

This photo shows balance because there are two equal subjects in the photo. 

 The trees on both sides balance the photo so it draws your eyes to the subject of the photo, the mountain. 

Contrast: created by using elements that conflict with one another.

This photo shows contrast because there is a clear difference in the two subjects such as color and size.

The background of the photo against the color of the trees shows really great contrast.

Emphasis: the focal area of an artwork gives it importance.

The background of this photo compared to the colors of the woman makes it have a clear focal area.

The background of the photo is very plain compared to the two subjects which adds great emphasis! 

Movement: in an artwork means the artist is taking viewers on a trip through the work by means of lines, edges, shapes, and colors often leading to the focal area.  Movement is a visual flow through the composition. It can be the suggestion of motion in a design as you move from object to object by way of placement and position.  Directional movement can be created with a value pattern. It is with the placement of dark and light areas that you can move your attention through the format.

Movement is represented in this photo because your eyes are drawn to the first subject, then the second, then the third. The photo really flows well. 

Your eye is drawn to the girl jumping into the water which shows movement very well. 

Pattern: made in art when the same shapes or elements are repeated again and again.  Pattern uses the elements of art in planned or random repetitions to enhance surfaces of paintings or sculptures.

The pattern in this photo is pretty obviously shown, the cans of soup are being repeated over and over. 

The signs are being repeated over and over which is an obvious pattern. 

Rhythm: the repetition of shapes, lines, and forms.  Rhythm is a movement in which some elements recurs regularly.  Like a dance, it will have a flow of objects that will seem to be like the beat of music.

Rhythm is represented in this photo because the subjects are constantly repeated, but not in the exact same way. There is a theme in this photo. 

The rhythm is represented in this photo by the palm trees reoccurring.

Unity: all elements in an artwork are in harmony.  Unity brings together a composition with similar units.

All the elements i described above are represented in this photo. Repetition, Rhythm, Color, Contrast, and Movement are shown really well. 

I chose this photo for unity because elements like balance are shown in the way the buildings are surrounding both sides. Pattern and Rhythm is shown by the people walking. The color creates a gloomy feel. This photo overall has a very wide variety of elements.

Composition Photos

Leading Lines

Repetition

Simplicity

Rule of Thirds

Contrast

Balance

Unique Perspective