Halloween Assignment

This assignment was fun, but on both occasions that I shot I was dreadfully unprepared and didn't think about The assignment beforehand.
On the first outing it didn't dawn on me that a long exposure and afternoon light do not mix.
The second time I didn't think to carry a tripod. While the grave tripod and the kneepod are pretty great they didn't quite cut it. You can see the camera shake in the first image.
Boy Scout Motto: Be Prepared.

Assignment 4- High Key/Low Key

I enjoyed this assignment very much.
I shot these images over a long period of time so i didn't feel rushed in any way.
Yay for not procrastinating.

I've also found I like shooting still life
I can fiddle around with anything and everything
and have complete control over every aspect of the image
I espectally enjoyed seeing how subtle lighting changes changed the background.

I just got a chance to look at the posted images.
They don't look so good.
The darks are much darker than they should be
And the lights seem to have blown out...
I'll figure this out.

High key/ Low Key Update

I'm really liking this assignment so far
I've done two different low key settings
I've encountered some issues getting the blacks to be true black,
but i have a great backdrop, adjustable lighting, and a tripod so i'm able to play with the shutter speeds and apperture easily.
I've bracketed them like crazy and will have some good images to work with in the computer

I think i'll run into some challenges with the high key images
i've seen my classmates run into some problems with the whites being either too white or not white enough...
i'll be on my toes

Artist study: Irving Penn

"Photographing a cake can be art"

—Irving Penn.

This man is able to conjure up something loud from something quiet,

something exiting from something drab.

Although his subject matter is quite broad,

he is able to evoke immense drama in each photograph.

The settings of his images are simple and neutral,

Yet the photographs are captivating...

I can understand why my teacher, Mr. Slade, might like his work.

It is very minimalist but it is so captivating.

He uses his tools and makes the most out of his images.

Assignment 3 - bracketing/before and after [EDITED]

I feel like i didn't do enough in editing this image.
I am told this is because I did the shooting component af the assignment correctly,
but i still don't like the image.
I suppose I will just pick a more interesting subject matter next time...



This one seems a bit flat and a tad boring




This one is a sharper image but it's still boring.





These are some more images I did a bit later, and more nudging:

Assignment 2- Numbers

In the process of completing this assignment, I learned the value of not procrasting.
I really like my earlier images, but as the deadline approached, the quality and originality of the images declined.
I also found i need a tripod if i want to even think of taking decent images inside or later in the day. As you can see, even some of the ones i like are a bit fuzzy or loud due to the longer exposure I was operating at compensate for the low light level.



I couldn't seem to get enough light in this setting hence the long exposure and poor image quality.


Five pieces of mail in a square=25


The best kind of pasta.
Ever.
Oh, and there are twenty-three individual noodles.


Twenty-one coils of hose.


Nineteen visible laces


(you all know this one)


My favorite type of fruit.


A perfect example of my silly family's inconsistent reasoning.
Two Prius+ One SUV does not equal environmentally friendly.


This is my favorite image of the assignment.
It's nothing special, but I like how the position and setting of the two garbage cans made me feel.
They seemed to give of this contented feeling regardless of their improper position on the curb.
I like that feeling.

Don't make fun,
It's I could do.
It'll be better next time.

Assignment 1- Lola

This is my dog, Lola.
She is a shetland sheepdog.
Yes, she is fullgrown,
No, she is not a lassie-dog.