color

 With the hedgehog, I went in and used the contrast tool, and darkened the picture a little bit. I liked the contrast tool with her quills, it really makes each one pop.

For this I used the contrast tool, lightening, and I used the "color correction" tool. I wanted the cooler colors to be highlighted a bit more, and the contrast of light and dark between the leaves. I really like how they came out.

Landscape

I chose these four shots for my landscaping. The tree is on a walking path where I work, which I couldn't resist taking a picture of. The sky is the other night after the storm, I actually drove up the hill to take that shot in the road (watch for cars, folks!) The gondola shot I was riding in it, and kind of crouching down so I could get the shot. I like how it came out with the posts in a row, but couldn't quite get rid of the lighting glare with the sun.

Framing

This is one I took last fall, but I felt that it worked for the assignment!

Rule of thirds

                 

I had some without my shadow, but I kind of like the shadow in the first picture.
I really like the symmetry in the first photo.

Composition and Aesthetic

When it comes to composition, I like to offset the focus of the picture. Even though the human brain likes things to be even, offsetting colors still creates and even feeling in the mind. For example, my dog is mostly black, so if her whole body was in the picture she would over-run the composition. I like this picture, because she's off to the side, allowing the green grass to soften the photo.

Three Different Lighting Scenarios

Back to the oregano...

Sunlight:

 Diffusion with the curtain:

 Flash:

My favorite of the three would have to be the first picture, with the direct sunlight. I like how the shadows are showcased and highlighted, unlike with the diffusion which has softer shadows. I never really liked flash, because it seems to white wash the whole scene. It's just too sharp and too bright.

Monochrome Vs. Complimentary

My cat was walking around the living room, and I saw how he blended in with the floor. I had the sudden surge of brilliance: monochrome!

I was also curious on how I could get purple in with the grass to show complimentary color schemes. When I went to do my lighting assignment, I realized my oregano was in a purple pot, for the complimentary colors.

Comparing Angles

I chose to compare these two photographs because although they are the same object, they tell a different story. I feel the focal point of the first picture is of the front of the boat and the chair. To me, this adds an aspect of mystery. Where is the boat going? Who used to drive it? What does the rest of the object look like? This angle leaves a lot up to the viewer, almost like a beginning to a story.

The second picture leaves less to the imagination, showing the entire boat. This reveals the location, and the condition of the boat, and the viewer can tell that the boat is no longer in use. This is a less whimsical version, and maybe a more informational piece.

Different Angles Project

These are a few different angle pictures that I took for the first project.