Africa and Mural Project Preview

Favorite Photo:

  

In this picture the zebras are trying to cross to the other side. This picture is my favorite because i like the view it was taken from and i like how you see the herd of zebras on the land, then they disappear almost into the water, then they reappear again.

I Think that this picture shows the rule of Framing the best simply because the subject (The Zebras) are in the middle, while the land and everything is more off into the background.

a.     What kind of camera did he use?

He used a Pentax 6711 with only two fixed lenses. 

b.     What is his reason for taking the photos?

My resources say "to record a visually poetic last testament to the wild animals and places there before they are gone at the hands of man."

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

Like it says above, to record a visually poetic last testament of the animals.

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

"It’s getting harder and harder to capture these animals because every year there’s less of them,”

1. What theme that we could take here at school could we do a series of these panels to place around the school?

Blue and gold night.

2. Should we use phones only, or should we open it up to our regular cameras for those people that don't have camera phones?

Regular Cameras.

3. Where would you want to put the mural on campus?

In the front hanging on that big wall  thats on the upstairs floor looking down on the front doors of the school.

Academic Shoot Reflection.

1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to get the photos following the rules I set out for you?
I didnt really understand how some of them worked so it was difficult for me to get what i needed.

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.
Framing and holding the camera. i tried to take unique and different pictures, not just the same old boring ones but it didnt work out so well. For framing i tried to fill up the frame as much as i could.


3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some basic rules of photography?
Take way better pictures then the ones i did.


4. What things would you do the same?
Some of the pictures that i took I like how they look so i would do those again.


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

6. Which rule do you think will be the hardest to capture?
The rule of thirds! i think that was the hardest.


7. What rule are you still not totally clear on and what can you do to figure out what that rule is?
The rule of thirds, and avoiding mergers.

Academic Shoot

Simplicity: 
1. How well did you follow the rule?
i think i followed the rule pretty well. id give myself a 10/10.
2. What is the subject?
Shafiq taking a break from his work and checking his phone.
3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
Yes i believe so.
4. If you didn't follow the rule well, what could you have done differently?
Nothing cause im a boss and followed the rule.

The Rule Of Thirds:
1. How well did you follow the rule?
I believe i followed the rule pretty good on this one as well because i have Devan off to the side while the computer is centered.
2. What is the subject?
The subject is Devan working on the computer.
3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
Yes it is clear to people what my subject is.
4. If you didn't follow the rule well, what could you have done differently?
I think i followed it pretty well but i believe i could have took a better picture for this one.

Lines:
1. How well did you follow the rule?
i would give myself a 8/10.
2. What is the subject?
Jt's shirt is the subject in this picture.
3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
Yes because what you're supposed to be focused on is clear while the rest is blurry.
4. If you didn't follow the rule well, what could you have done differently?
i could have took a better picture showing lines.

Balance:
1. How well did you follow the rule?
Im not very sure on the rule so i would say a 6/10.
2. What is the subject?
The three guys sitting around the table working.
3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
Yes i believe so.
4. If you didn't follow the rule well, what could you have done differently?
i should understand the rule better and possibly take a better picture.

Framing:
1. How well did you follow the rule?
i would say 8/10.
2. What is the subject?
Cruz trying not to laugh while i take his picture.
3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
Yes because Cruz is pretty much centered in the middle of the photo.
4. If you didn't follow the rule well, what could you have done differently?
I could have took the picture at a better angle.

       


Avoiding Mergers:
1. How well did you follow the rule?
i would say 10/10.
2. What is the subject?
The Subject is Ana showing off her school spirit.
3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
Yes because she is the only thing in the picture.
4. If you didn't follow the rule well, what could you have done differently?
It would have been cooler if she was making a funny face or something instead of just standing against the wall.
 

Academic shoot preview

 The Story:

  

I think the story about this photo is that maybe someone at their school has passed away and they are gathering in a circle holding hands having a moment of silence for them. The picture visually tells this story because you can see everyone standing in a circle with their hands together and their heads bow downed. 

 Action and Emotion:

 

The action in this picture is that girl doing her water experiment. Shes dropping something in a cup of water which has made it explode! The emotion looks very happy, excited and surprised!

Filling the frame:

The frame is filled with the students doing a lab. Its also filled by smoke from the lab, desks, and everything else that is in the classroom.

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My favorite picture from the "Academics & Community Service" is on page 22, labeled "Drop The Bass"
1. Why did you pick this photo? I picked this picture because i love how the bass is throwing the paint into the air! its so cool!
2. What rules of photography are evident in the photo? Simplicity for sure.
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1. Where do you think you could take photos like the ones you look at today?
Classrooms, outside and hallways.
2. Whose classroom would you like to visit and take photos in?
Mrs. Mata, Mrs. Fayad, Mr. Salinas, and any other cool teacher! lol.
3. What will you do, as the photographer, to get amazing photos like you look at today?
Follow the 6 rules of photography!