Composition Assignment

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Elements & Principles of Photography

Leading Lines

Definition: It's an easy path that the eye can follow, which starts at the bottom of the picture and ends out of the picture.

I love music so this really jumped out at me. This represents leading lines because the guitar strings allows my eye's follow its path and it starts at the bottoms and ends.

Asymmetrical Balance
Definition:Different objects balance each other out on the page

The bird and the snake facing each other give off the balance and they are clearly two different objects.

Bird's Eye View

Definition:View from above looking down

So you can obviously see the view the living room but instead of seeing the side view of the furniture you see the top and almost everything. And I like the colors.

Curved Lines

Definition: Lines that deviate from straightness in a smooth continuous fashion.

-comfort, safety, familiarity, relaxation

It reminds me of home and where I'm from. This is what we call rice fields.

Diagonal Lines

Definition: Lines that run in a slanted direction.

-movement & direction

It caught my attention because of how the background is blurry while the subject is clear.

Emphasis

Definition: Elements in a piece that are given dominance or attract attention

The difference in color how the rest of the background is green while the water droplet is still clear.

Framing

Definition: Directs viewers attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene.

The color of the door struck me because I really like that color.

Horizon Line

Definition: Used to emphasize the sky or ground based on the placement of horizontal line where ground meet sky.

I love the way the boardwalk and the brick is divided.

Horizontal Line

Definition: Lines that run east & west.

- Rest, calmness, tranquility

The color and the lines made me calm.

Movement/Rhythm

Definition: Shows action & the path of the viewer's eyes through the artwork.

The lines in the mountain made my eyes move anywhere it lead them.

Proportion/Scale

Definition: The relative size of one object in relation to another.

You can obviously the difference in size between the building and the man which I thought looked like a type of toy.

Repetition/Pattern

Definition: Repeated consistency of an element in a work.

I like to take care of my hair thats why I chose this picture.

Rule of Thirds

Definition: Compositional rule of thumb where the whole image is divided into 9 equal parts; compositional elements should be placed along the lines.

I like the color of the tennis ball and how it's clear while the background is blurry.

Simplicity

Definition: Singling out an item(s) from their surroundings.

The color of the apple is what struck me.

Symmetrical Balance

Definition: One side balances or mirrors the other (separated by a vertical line)

I love interior design so I decided to use this picture.

Texture 

Definition: The appearance and feel of a photo.

This is a fruit back from where I am from and the spikes are very painful.

Unity

Definition: All elements of piece work together to a balances, harmonious, complete whole

The shape, neutral color and simplicity is what took me in.

Variety

Definition: Differences in elements & principles of design that give interest to a composition.

I love the color and the shapes is what drew me in.

Vertical Lines

Definition: Lines that run north& south.

-grandness & spirituality

The spirituality of the picture is what i liked about it.

Worm's Eye View

Definition: View from below looking up 

I like the woods so I choose this picture.

Image	E/P of Design	Rational
	Framing	Directs viewers attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene.
	Repetition/Patter	Repeated consistency of an element in a work.
	Bird's Eye View	View from above looking down
	Rule of Thirds	Compositional rule of thumb where the whole image is divided into 9 equal parts; compositional elements should be placed along the lines.
	Symmetrical Balance	One side balances or mirrors the other (separated by a vertical line
	Vertical Lines	Lines that run north& south. -grandness & spirituality
	Unity	All elements of piece work together to a balances, harmonious, complete whole
	Asymmetrical Balance	Different objects balance each other out on the page.
	Leading Lines	Lines that lead the eye to other points in the image (or out of the image)
	Horizontal Line	Lines that run east & west. - Rest, calmness, tranquility
	Diagonal Lines	Lines that run in a slanted direction. -movement & direction
	Proportion/Scale	The relative size of one object in relation to another.
	Texture	The appearance and feel of a photo.
	Curved Lines	Lines that deviate from straightness in a smooth continuous fashion. -comfort, safety, familiarity, relaxation
	Movement/Rhythm	Shows action & the path of the viewer's eyes through the artwork.
	Worm's Eye View	View from below looking up
	Emphasis	Elements in a piece that are given dominance or attract attention
	Variety	Differences in elements & principles of design that give interest to a composition.
	Simplicity	Singling out an item(s) from their surroundings.
	Horizon Line	Used to emphasize the sky or ground based on the placement of horizontal line where ground meet sky.

What is composition?

1    What is composition? 

It's the arrangement of elements in a photography.

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2.     Why is it important to understand & utilize composition in photography?

It's important to understand composition in photography because to create a great composition all of the elements surrounding the photo must work together to create a united and unified picture.

3.     Describe aspects of a “snapshot”.

It's more of a casual and the same and nothing is as dynamic.

4.     Describe aspects of a “photograph”.

In a photographs a lot more matters. It has more of an artistic approach when it come to photographs, and its purpose is to portray the message of the photo from the subject.

    “Photography is the art of discovery."

    Describe what interests you the most about this art form or what drew you to this form of communication.

The way a photographer is able to portray the meaning of the subject through one simple photo. And how your able to discover what type of elements are constantly used in each photo.

Camera Basics Quiz

Group A

Shutter Speed: 1/30

Aperture: f/4.5

ISO: 800

To take this photo I set myself and the camera floor level, while I focused my lens onto the desk leg. With this I created this small depth of field shot.

Shutter Speed: 1/125

Aperture: f/4.5

ISO: 6400

To be able to take this shot, I made sure my camera had stability so I set it on a desk and made sure to have a high shutter speed to create frozen moment.

Shutter Speed: 4

Aperture: f/5.6

ISO: 100

To take this shot I ask my friend if I could borrow her camera. Once it was set I zoomed into the lens to void a grainy picture.

Shutter Speed: 1/25

Aperture: f/11

ISO: 6400

I set my camera onto a desk then pressed the shutter and spun until the picture was taken.

In this class I've learned the importance of making sure that Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO are balanced to create a beautiful and clear picture. Because if the shutter was to be slow while you were trying to take a fast motion picture it's likely you're photo will be blurry, now if you were to have were to a small f stop then your background will be blurry while you're subject is clear. If you were outside and you wanted a picture that wasn't just plain white you have to adjust your ISO into a lower ISO so you are only letting not as much light in. I also learned about White balance which helps you take a photo that's as accurate as how your eyes see them, and its important because different light produces different colors so White Balance is helpful it helps by seeing how much light is needed in the photography.

Understanding Focal Lengths

Focal lengths is the measurement/ calculation of an optical distance from the point where light rays converge to form a sharp image. The longer the focal length the narrower angle of view and the higher the magnification. While, the shorter the focal length the wider angle view and the lower magnification.

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