Photo of the Week

Photo of The week "Thriving"

thrive  (thrv)

intr.v. thrived or throve (thrv), thrived or thriv·en (thrvn), thriv·ing, thrives

1. To make steady progress; prosper.

2. To grow vigorously; flourish: "the wild deer that throve here" (Tom Clancy).

Assignment # 7

Assignment #7 Understanding the Elements of Photography

     

For this assignment you will incorporate some of the elements and principles of photography into your images. Find examples of lines, patterns movement, texture, extreme lighting, and selective focus. Use them to create strong images with  solid of contrast. Read the handout carefully and submit 4 images for each composition style. Make sure you label each picture what elements or principles your picture represents.

Please make sure you are making your photographes interesting. Be creative! And be sure that your photo follows the criteria. And remember when you are asked to take a picture of texture....dont give me the literal form. In your picture "Texture" should be the main element but not the only aspect of the photo.




Remember to incorporate the elements of composition that you have practiced with already!





1. 4 photo's with strong texture





2. 4 photo's with good examples of dominant line.





3. 4 photo's with excellent examples of pattern.





4. 4 photo's with extreme lighting and contrast.





5. 4 photo's of selective focus the main subject in the photo should be clearly dfined.






Due Monday October 5th


Total Marks  /25




see the following websites for further examples and definitions



http://www.mmwindowtoart.com/foundations/lineasmovement.html

http://www.msdsteuben.k12.in.us/jrider/elements_and_principles_of_art.htm

http://photoinf.com/General/Robert_Berdan/Composition_and_the_Elements_of_Visual_Design.htm

Exploring Adobe Photoshop

Assignment #6 Color Abstracts

Read the Handout for assignment #6 Color & Abstracts Create 12 (2 per category) pictures that demonstrate the following:

 An abstract photo depicts a real life subject in an unnatural way.

Abtraction is the photographic art that is not representational of real objects in the natural world. By taking the essence of the photo or a portion of the photo and by using color and or the form in an aesthetic arrangement or combination, the photographic abstraction becomes art.

1. Colour Harmony / Complementry Colours
2. Colour Harmony
3. Colour Discord
4. Colour Spot
5. Monocramatic Colour

Here are some examples from my last photo class

 
Mono Cromatic Colours                            Colour Abstract


 



Remember to be creative, follow the basic principles of photography, and of course the criteria.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_theory#Color_harmony_and_color_meaning

Exploring Adobe Photo Shop

Assignment # 6

Exploring Adobe Photo Shop
Take 10 photographes of your choice. Make sure you are being creative, and using the basic principles of photography. Then using the Adobe Photoshop tutorial provided on my blog and the Adobe Photo Shop program on your desk top, experiment with some of the tools provided. Change, alter, and modify your pictures, and label each picture and the tools you used. Be creative and have fun!

http://www.adobephotoshoptutorials.com/free/index.php?cat=13
http://www.adobephotoshoptutorials.com/free/index.php?cat=15

You should have 10 labeled and modifyed pictures when your complete.

Total Mark /25

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=abstract+photography&FORM=IGRE&qpvt=abstract+photography#
http://jasonbarnettephotography.wordpress.com/2010/07/18/what-is-abstract-photography/
http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/theory/cgdt/color.htm

Nikon D 1000 Camera Orientation

Hi guys!, if you are using one of the school cameras (Nikon D 3000) there is a very handy orientation that you should review in order to have a greater understanding of how your camera works. Please review it and experiment with the settings. I hope this helps :)


http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=nikon+D+1000+functions&&view=detail&mid=BE9F8C77E579D123B32FBE9F8C77E579D123B32F&FORM=VRDGAR




http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Nikon+D-3000+menu+fuctions&&view=detail&mid=1F02676A6009A4CE502F1F02676A6009A4CE502F&FORM=VRDGAR




http://en.nikon.ca/Nikon-Products/Product-Archive/dslr-cameras/D3000.html

Hogsback Assignment #5 Part 2

Now that you have taken your Hogsack Lake pictures using the basics of photography concepts you will now post your pictures on your blog. This is your first major picture taking assignment in this course. Using the following criterion, lay out your photo's and present them in an artistic fashion. Experiment with fonts and colors in order to make your composition visually appealing.


1. Please title your assignment  (be creative)
2. Select the best photo's (no more than two per category) and label each of the following categories.
3. Make a brief statement about each photo.


Composition arrangement and balance


Leading line
Rhythm
Framing
Horizontal
Vertical
Informal balance
Formal balance
High key
Low key
Silhouette
Angle
Distance
Focus


Total 52/  marks

Assignment # 5 (part two) The Basics of Photography Hogs Back Lake Photo Shoot

The Basics of Photography






 Hi Everyone tomorrow is our scheduled photo shoot for Hogs Back lake. It will be an awesome opportunity to take some fantastic fall pictures. We will be focusing on the basics of photography that we covered in the booklet, only this time you will be shooting your own pictures.


What you Need to Bring


You will need to bring with you:


1. Camera and memory card. (if you don't have a camera bring a memory card, and we'll get you a camera.


2.  Small back pack


3. Rain gear


4. proper hiking shoes or good quality shoes.

5. Lunch


6. Permission Slip signed by Parents


7. The basics of photography hand-out.


Itinerary


9:00 am  - departure


9:30 - am arrival at Hogsback Lake


9:30 - 11:30 - Hike around Hogsback using the basics of photography criteria.


11:30 - Depart from Hogsback


12:00 - Arive at NVSS