Abandoned Theme Parks

 Six Flags, New Orleans

After Hurricane Katrina, about 70 - 80% of the park was flooded and destroyed. I thought the scene was really pretty and the features this park had were really interesting. Especially the "Main Street" feature. Its similar to the actual main street in the city. This amusement park was really pretty and obviously very popular but it was ruined with the hurricane. Its pretty cool how some of the rides actually still are standing.. If only they would go and fix the park!

Lincoln Park, Dartmouth, Massachusetts
I really couldn't decide on just one park I'd like to have visited but Nara Dreamland would be one for sure! The whole park itself was always so pretty and it was a knock-off Disneyland. They had all the features and similar rides. It was a really pretty park but the only reason it went out of business was because an ACTUAL Disneyland was built in Japan and attracted all the people. It's really cool how to this day, the coaster in the photo, still stands and could actually run BUT there are no customers so sadly, its abandoned in good condition.

5 Unusual places to photograph:
- A cemetery at night :o
- An abandoned hospital
- An abandoned Mental Institution
- An Abandoned train station
- Airports at night

Abandoned Mental Institutions

Manicomio Francesca is an abandoned mental, psychiatric hospital in Italy. The photographer isn't known but he does have a really wide, cool album with all of the institutions hes photographed. Its a bit creepy and gives me the chills but I would really think it'd be cool to photograph all the rooms and lounges they had. Its really cool that some of them abandoned institutions are still actually in tact! I think I would need first off, I would need to overcome my fears in order to shoot this and also be able to see things in many ways.. Something that may look creepy to me might look really cool to someone else!

Funny Captions- The Right Way

 BooBoo, it is the middle of summer and you're trying to get all up in my face? DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM!? My name is Jack... Kangaroo Jack, and Momma said knock you out!

Snuggles and Puddles cuddled in their new comfy, blankets that Alyssa bought them for Christmas,  they loved it so much and brought smiles to their faces.

 Killer sits anxiously, guarding his patrol car as he awaits the signal to jump out and attack.

Great Black and White Photographers part 3

1.) What first caught your eye while looking at your photographers photos? Is there something in particular about their photos that made you want to choose them?
This photo is eye appealing in so many ways! The clear, big open background with a big rock that has a sort of transparent forest with it. Also the Little rock on the side has a feminine face in it. I REALLY LIKED THIS PHOTO!

2.) If I was in this photo I would...

See a big rock surrounded by a big open space.

Smell the fresh air.

Hear the sound of the wind and leaves fluttering with the wind.

Taste the crisp, clean air.

Feel the cracks on the floor and feel the roughness on the rock.

 

3.) I think I would like to make a really big poster sort of Collage thing with really eye appealing affects. Maybe even use different dimensions of pictures and make it all one big picture!

Africa and Mural Project Preview

 

a.     What kind of camera did he use?

The photographer used a Pentex 67II.

 

b.     What is his reason for taking the photos?

To show off animals that deserve to be seen. 

 

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

To show that these animals can be harmless and their True Beauty.

 

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

"You wouldn't take a portrait of a human being from a hundred feet away and expect to capture their spirit; you'd move in close."

 

1. I think there really couldn't be a set theme , Probably .. I think it could be a freestyle sort of thing. :)

 

2. I think we should do both. To see the difference between the two.  

 

3. I would want to put the mural in the cafeteria or somewhere where a lot of people pass through. Maybe even in the library. Because it'll be something that pops out and since a lot of people pass through there, It'll be really noticeable and eye appealing. 

 

Academic Shoot Reflection

1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to get the photos following the rules I set out for you?
I think the biggest challenge for this shoot was really shooting the picture under the Rules.

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.
I really focused on how I held the camera and the focus of the photo. I did really well in focus in this shoot.

3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some basic rules of photography?
I would of perfected the photos to really emphasize the rules.

4. What things would you do the same?
The subjects that I took photos of.

5. When you go out with your next set of prompts, which rule do you think will be the easiest to achieve?
Framing, next time I think I will do so much better than the other shoot,. Now that I've seen my past work, I now know how to improve my photos.

6. Which rule do you think will be the hardest to capture?
Avoiding mergers, I thought was the hardest to shoot. Also Framing was a challenge.

7. What rule are you still not totally clear on and what can you do to figure out what that rule is?

Avoiding mergers FOR SURE! I've already gone back to the website about the rules and read more about This rule but I think I need more practice on it for perfection.

Academic Photos

 Lines

I think I did an 'Alright' Job on following the "Lines" Rule. The subject is the gated fences in the courtyard. Yes, its easy for people to notice what the subject is in this photo because its the only really focused object in the photo and also because the angle that I took this photo with, really appeals to the eye. I am not happy with my work on these photos and if I could re-shoot and improve on my work, I would! For this photo, I would of angled the camera better to where the lines are the MAIN focus. 

 

 Avoiding Mergers

I didn't like the work I did for this rule at all. I wasn't so sure really how to shoot this rule at all. It was a challenge but now that I know more about this rule, Next shoot i would do WAY better. Its obvious what the subject is because there is nobody else in the photo but this picture could be so much better.

 Rule Of Thirds

I chose this photo to show "The Rule of Thirds". I think i did alright but of course, There's always room for improvement. The subjects are the student in the right corner and the teacher in the left hand corner. People could easily notice what the two subjects are because this photo isn't TOO busy. I could of made this photo better by moving the boy on the right more over to really get the measures of the Rule Of thirds.

 Balance

I chose this Photo to show "Balance". I think i did alright but could of chose a better subject to shoot. This picture really isn't clear about showing Balance because its not really focused right on the subjects. If I could shoot again, I would really emphasize on the subjects rather than having more people around causing it not to focus.

 

 Framing

Framing, I think i could of done way better. I would of angled the photo better and also taken a whole other scene. I would of had more objects surrounding the main subject giving the photo more depth to it.

Simplicity

Simplicity, I KNOW that I could of done so much better on this photo because it really doesn't show the rule so well. Part of the posters in the background are cut off, I would of taken those out of the picture completely and also the guy in the left corner is cut off. He could go as well!

Hey Guiisssseee :)

Say cheeese :)

Academic Shoot Preview

The Story

I thought this photo told the best story because it shows the students taking time out of their day to help the community. This photo shows the homeless' peoples emotion towards the students helping them out with food. The lady in the left looks happy and concentrated on getting what she really wants, while the student serving her looks positive and hard working.

Action and Emotion

I chose this photo to display "Action and Emotion" because it shows the experiment at its erupting moment. The photographer also did a very well job at capturing the girls' emotions. As you can see they're amazed by the results of the experiment and are clearly having fun while doing it.

Filling the Frame

I think this would have to be the most interesting and best photo for "Filling the Frame". I chose this picture because the photographer really focused on the two guys performing this experiment, but also focused on the results. The way the lighting/ smoke came out in the photo really is eye-appealing. When I look at this photo, it reminds me of the stars in space, or the galaxy. This picture is over all- well taken. Also, the photographer avoided mergers and really captured the full picture.

Part 2:

 My favorite photo in the "Academics & community service" would be the very 1st one with the guy in the science lab performing an experiment. I really liked this photo because it really focuses on his emotions and actions. The focus point would be the student performing this experiment, and the background is not so focused which makes the guy stand out even more. Also, the colors of the chemicals he is using really stand out because they're up close.

1. Where do you think you could take photos like the ones you look at today?

In classrooms, science classes and history classes.

2. Whose classroom would you like to visit and take photos in?

The history classes and science classrooms.

3. What will you do, as the photographer, to get amazing photos like you look at today?  

Really make my focus point on the subject in action and displaying emotion. Get a really good view point on academics in that class and really make the picture stand out.

Post-Shoot Reflection

1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to get the photos of your first 3 prompts (Red, Metal, Happy)

 

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.

I think I really focused on Framing and not merging. I personally hate seeing photos with awkward scenery and really noticeable cut offs.

3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some basic rules of photograhy?

Now, I would totally try to focus on how i take the photo, and also my placement.

4. What things would you do the same?

The photos I took, I think, were shot very well. The subjects that I had chosen to shoot came out really clear and focused.

5. Finally - go back and edit your blogs with the 3 photos (red, metal, happy), tell me what rules of composition (which you just learned about) did you end up actually achieving? Did you have any?

I noticed I used "The rule of Thirds"and "Framing" and "Avoiding Mergers" a lot. (:

6. Are you interested in shooting those prompts again, why?

Yes, because this shoot is really interesting to put our own creativity to really focus on the topics (Red,Metal, and Happy).

Balance

I chose this photo to show an example of balance because the space in between shows two triangles and also the photographer really angled this photo really well. It shows the remains of the buildings, all of the trash and ruble on the floor and also shows all the remaining smoke from the event- giving the photo really good balance.

Simplicity

I think this photo is a good example of Simplicity because it really focuses on the towers and with the blue sky in the background, it really appeals to the eye with the smoke leaving the buildings.

Avoiding Mergers

I think this photo would have to be a really good example of "Avoiding Mergers". The photographer did not cut off the person viewing this tragic event. It still focused on the twin towers but did not cut the woman out, which makes the photo even more appealing because it shows the event in the background and the emotions the lady was feeling witnessing this event.

Lines

I chose this photo to display "Lines" because the photographer really focused on the lines in the background and they weren't surrounded by other buildings or objects that were too busy. This really helps focus on the buildings lines, and the viewer is automatically attached to this photo.

Framing

I chose this photo to display 'Framing' because the photographer surrounded the center (Twin-Towers) with other objects and buildings in the foreground, giving the photo more depth.

Compostion 9/11- The Rule of Thirds

I chose this photo to display "The Rule of Thirds" because it follows the placement rule of where to place the subject. The photographer also left more space in front of the person rather than behind them, giving the person a lot of space to walk.