Rule of Thirds

I choose these pictures for rule of thirds because I thought that the positions they are in make them more interesting then if they were just centered in the middle.  I cropped them to demonstrate this. 

Framing

This is a picture I took of Rachel at the playground at our school.  I choose it for framing because I noticed that the red bars were boxing her in perfectly. 

Sunset

I choose this picture for sunset because when I looked out the window and saw it, I thought it looked beautiful and would be perfect for the objective.  It was taken in my backyard and I think the trees add a lovely effect to the picture.

Cropping

 

I  choose this photo for cropping because I think it looks a lot more interesting now then it did before.  When you look at the original picture, the sign is not really your main focus.  Now that I cropped it, it gives it more attention.  

Adding/Removing

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Shadow

I choose this picture for shadow because it is the main focus in the shot.  It stated with my brother and I messing around and then I thought it looked cool so I took a picture.  As you can see, his hands are forming a cross. 

Reflection

I choose this photo for reflection because I think the reflection in the water really adds to the photo.  If you think about a photo of just the tree it would probably be very boring.  But with the reflection, it gives it a more interesting look. 

Clouds

I choose this picture for clouds because I think it is very cool.  It was kind of an overcast day and I looked up at the sky and saw how the sun hid behind the clouds just right.  I think it adds a lot to the look of the clouds. 

Shapes

I choose this picture for shapes because when I look at it, I saw a lot of different shapes.  There are shapes within the net, shapes on the backboard, and even shapes in the support system.  I made the photo black and white because the only stand out color was the bright orange rim and I thought it looked like it took away from the different shapes. 

Candid

This is a photo I took of my little brother, Joshua, while he wasn't paying attention.  I believe he was talking to my mom, which is something he does often.  (:

Tree

I choose this picture of a tree because it is small and cute.  I feel like it has a lot of character and it is unique because it is all alone and the only of its kind in the yard. 

Close Up

I took this picture in Mr. Spurr's office. It is actually kind of dying but I made it look really lively.  I choose it for close up because I zoomed in on the plant so that you could see more detail. 

Portrait

I choose this photo for portrait because we took it because we needed good photos of her for her portfolio and so we just went out and started taking pictures! I like how it looks like a senior picture and it makes her look extra pretty.

Emotion

This is a photo of my two cousins, Morgan and Ashley.  They are in the middle of a who can shove the most grapes in their mouths contest and I choose it for emotion because you can see a lot of it in this photo.

Posed

 

This is a photo I took of my cousin, Morgan, and my brother, Jacob, at a cubs game in Chicago. I am using it for my posed photo because I asked them both to look at the camera and then I took it!

Stairway

I choose this photo for stairway because I think I took it from an interesting view.  I also liked how these stairs were not just a strait line to the top but shaped in a way that makes it more unique.

Ecology

I choose this photo for ecology because I think it is a good example of how we effect the environment in a negative way.  I also think it works very well because when you walk around you see a lot of discarded cigarettes not just this one.  Many people think the earth is just one large garbage can. 

Black and White #2

This is the second picture I took for the black and white category. I took it while the middle school was practicing for their choir concert. I think it is a very cool photo and the black and white adds to the scene and makes it more interesting.

Still Life

This is the photo I choose for my still life.  I found it in Mr. Spurr's office.  He said he had it there just in case he needed to brush his teeth.. I think it is a great example of still life. 

Black and White #1

I choose this photo for one of the black and white photos because I think that it is really interesting.  I first took the photo in color and it wasn't really what I was expecting.  By changing it to black and white, it makes it more interesting.  It also gives the faucet an antique look.