Multiple Project

the dancer

the explorer

the reader

the walker

Black and White Project

abstract

abstract

landscape

landscape

portrait

portrait

texture

texture

Ansel Adams

I love this photo because of the depth and contrast. you can see so clearly so far into the distance, and the clouds are really dark in some places and light in others. The darkness of the mountains and the lightness of the snow give the whole photo a slightly ominous feeling.

   
       Ansel Adams (1902 - 1984) was a great American photographer. Born at a relatively affluent family, Adams was home schooled prior to attending a private school where he earned a diploma certifying completion of about grade 8. Adams spent most of his childhood exploring the areas around his home in California. His intended profession was as a professional pianist, but he left this for photography. Adams created his first fully visualized photo in 1927. Albert M. Bender was an arts patron who Adams came under the influence of, and this relationship had a huge impact on his career. Adams was one of the best in the photography community and many other artists consulted him for technical advice. He also produced 10 volumes of technical manuals about photography and camera.

Camera Settings Project

aperture

aperture

fast shutter

fast shutter

slow shutter

slow shutter

Panorama Post

 creative

 indoor

 outside

portrait

Panoramic Photos

 In this photo of the London Eye, you can see the lights on the water, and identify the separate frames by where the lights are. You get a much better view of the area with a panorama than you would with a single photo.

This forest looks so much better when you see more of it. The panorama gives more of an idea of how vast the forest is.

Favorite Face

         
          Is not there a position more noble in this world than to make music? To control the sound - the tone, the depth, the intensity - of the music in which we take pleasure. In the end it is not I who has full control of sound - but the many hands who have laid themselves upon my keys to form sound waves into golden threads of love, hate and emotion that make music more. My humble purpose - a simple container for all of this dormant emotion.
          They call me the Piano. They being of course my family - the pods of young people that crowd my benches during their free periods. Only a few have the gift of using my keys and strings correctly (some are actually quite abusive). The best part - my favorite thing - is watching the progression of their talents. To see a youth gain skill and become an artist. For me nothing is more rewarding than this.
           My most prized talent lies in my patience. I am here waiting for you. Come, my dear, and make music.

Found Faces Project

Final Composition Project

Converging lines

Diagonal Lines

Different Angles

Filling the Frame

Framing

Horizontal Lines

Rule of Thirds

Vertical Lines

Composition Project

vertical lines

horizontal lines

diagonal lines

converging lines

filling the frame

framing

rule of thirds

different angles

Favorite Picture Post

Many things make this photo amazing. The black and white is a nice aspect, but the best part is the focus and clarity. Individual veins of the once healthy leaf stand out against the blurry background, and every part of the leaf is in focus. The photographer also took an interesting point of view, getting on the same level as the object as opposed to looking down on it. The photo captures the beauty of decay in a really interesting way. There is a certain sadness to the photo and the death of the leaf, and at the same time an amazing wonder at the world in which we live.