Period 4 - Semester Final

1. Picture 7 on the slideshow was my favorite picture. It was my favorite because of the large range of colors, its interesting feel of depth, and the dark and light nature.

2. The best photo of the slideshow was picture 5. It was the best because of the use of depth of field, many details, like the objects on the beach or the subtle waves in the background, and the organization of the parts of the photo. The photographer cleverly used the row of rocks to create a feeling of layering for the picture.

3. I feel that my best work was the Master of Photography project. http://jasonyuthegreat.blogspot.com/

This was my best work because of three reasons. First of all, I put in a lot thought and effort into these works. I always sought to take pictures whenever I felt that something interesting was nearby. If given more time, I would have added pictures I had taken during my trip to Yosemite as I took many interesting photos.

4. My three rules of composition are simplicity, depth, and space to move.

5. The photo below, Relaxing at the Beach, was taken during a beach trip and illustrates my ability to apply the rules of simplicity and depth. 
  

6. Your first rule of composition is depth of field. It is very important because it dictates what the picture is supposed to mean to the viewer. Depth of field tells people what they're supposed to be focusing on in the picture.

7. There are many benefits with working in a group. Advantages includes receiving help, being able to help others, getting new thoughts and ideas, being able to know more about other people, and the distribution of work.

8. Downsides to group work include needing to rely on others, not wanting to let group mates down, disagreement among groups, the dislike for a certain individual, and there could be a freeloader, a person that does no work, in the group.

9. The picture below was taken by a fellow classmate, Darin Chamberlain.
http://darinchamberlain.blogspot.com/
 

10. The photographer I based my project on was Oskar Barneck. His major contribution to photography was the invention of a 35mm camera which made mobile photography possible.

11. Dorothea Lange's most popular photo is the photo of a migrant poverty-stricken mother holding her two children. It was taken in Nipomo, California. She was employed by the FSA, or the federal farm security administration.

12. Henry Luce created Life Magazine on March 1st, 1967.

13. Robert Capa was a founding member of Magnum Photography, that was started in the year 1947.

14. Robert Capa took the picture "Falling Soldier" in Vietnam on September 5, 1936, during the Vietnam War.

Album Cover Assignment

The album is The Chronic, number 138 from The Rollingstones covers

Masters of Photography Project Reflection

1. Q: How do you think your project represents your work as a student?
    A: My projected represented my work as a student because it gave me a chance to express not only my perspectives for pictures, but also my work ethic and creativity. Every single one of my pictures were given tons of thought on if they were able to be improved upon and attempts to perfection. 

2. Q: How has your understanding of photography changed during this school year?

    A: My understanding of photography has changed largely due to my exposure to excellent works every single day I go to class. Every picture in The Lens Blog plants a seed of inspiration and knowledge into my head as I gain new ideas and learn how to take and edit photos with increased proficiency.


3. Q: What are some of the benefits of working in a group?
    
    A: There are many benefits with working with others. One can never have too many ideas, which are key to taking more inspirational and impressive pictures. Working with others allow for people to help each other out by giving them ideas when they can't think of anything to photograph.


4. Q; What are some of the disadvantages of working in a group?

    A: Working in a group can also have disadvantages, such as distractions and competition. Disturbances and competition can lead to wasted time and sloppy work.


5. Q: Now that you have had more time to reflect, is there anything that you would have done differently with your recent project?

    A: After reflection, I would've taken more picture's during the storm that occurred in the bay area. I may have been able to achieve some pretty impressive photos with all the rain drops, dark clouds, and the gloomy mood given by the lighting.


6. Q: Is there anything else that you want to include? 

    A: I would also like to include some pictures I took during my latest trip to Lake Tahoe during winter break. Many pictures were taken with interesting perspectives and unbelievable scenery.