Avoiding Mergers

I choose this picture as "Avoiding Mergers" because they made the picture have a good background.

As you can see, the photographer made sure you can see the people and lights.

Rule of Thirds

I chose this picture as "Rule of Thirds" because if you divide the picture it is equal.

With all the smoke you can divide it and see the same thing each time. It is like Balance.

Balance

I chose this picture as "Balance" because the picture is balanced with all the buildings.

As you can see the twin towers are in the middle and the towers are symmetrical.

Simplicity

I chose this picture as "Simplicity" because the main focus is not in the middle.

And because it is focused on one certain thing which was one of the twin towers.

Lines

I chose this picture as "Lines" because the windows of the tall building are lined up. 

And the lines are outcasted to really show the person falling.

Framing

I chose this picture as "Framing" because the two buildings are framing the smoke.

And the buildings are surrounding the picture of smoke, so the buildings are the frame.

Photo Manipulation and Ethics

1. The main ideas of the first 4 paragraphs was that many people in other countries, even America, use photoshop to change the news articles and images. They often get caught and then they get fired. They are using photo manipulation to fake things that happened. There are many types of photoshop and when you look at the original photographs, you can tell they were changed. 

2. This unethical for many reasons. First of all, it deceives readers of the magazine and can scare, intimidate, and ultimately cause trouble for the readers. Also, the pictures make people have higher expectations for their lives. 

3. I would have to say that this set of pictures are the most unethical.

I have to say that this is the most unethical picture because it is rude to photoshop people.

Whoever photoshopped this is terrible, they should feel bad.

I bet it really hurt the girl.

I think this is the least unethical because it doesn't hurt anyone.

This photo doesn't effect anyone in the world.

And it didn't make anyone mad.

National Geographic Warm Up

This is my favorite picture because I love how the sun reflects on the water. 

Also because I like how the water looks because it is a cool blue color. 

Another reason is because I love to swim in the ocean like this one.

Post Shoot Reflection

http://thespectacularshelby.blogspot.com/

I like Shelby's blog because I like how her pictures are focused and not blurry.

I also like her blog because she puts a lot of thought on her pictures.

One thing she can improve is to be more unique with her pictures.

40 Greatest Photos Ever

I think it is in the top 40 pictures because it is powerful and it shows respect for our troops.

I chose this picture because it is very strong. I cant even imagine my father dying.

I also chose it because I like how the little boy is being strong about it.

I think this is in the top 40 pictures because it is amazing, and the picture is so sad in a happy way.

I chose this picture because it shows what love and happiness really is.

I also chose this picture because it is strong.

I think this is on the top 40 picture because it shows us that people do care about the world.

I chose this picture because it shows how people care about the wild life.

I also chose this picture because I like helping others out.

Masters of Black and White Photography PART 2

Ansel Easton Adams was born on February 20, 1902 in San Francisco California. When he was a kid he was became interested in piano. Music was his main focus. Adams was home schooled and went to a private school. After high school he went to Harvard University. His main job was photography. Then in 1928 Ansel married Virginia Rose Best. And he had 2 children. He has been taking photos ever since. The Adams died on April 22, 1984. He was 82 when he died.   

 
                                                                                     

                                                                                                    

Red, Metal, Happy!

RED:

METAL: 

HAPPY:

My Monster Meal Warm Up

     My monster sandwich would be called "The Super Burger". It would give people powers when they eat it. If you get a plain burger you would get the power of strength. If you get one meat and one cheese you get strength and be able to fly. And if you get two meat and two cheese with lettuce you get super strength, super speed, and be able to fly. And the last combination is two meat, two cheese, one lettuce, and one tomato you get super strength, speed, be able to fly, and invisibility.

Camera History

"THE CAMERA"
1. It is Latin for "dark room". This was the first camera. The hole acted like a lens, focusing and projecting light onto the wall of the dark chamber.
2. The lenses and optics were invented in the 17th Century.
3. Niepce created film, a glass lens, and a dark box to create the first modern camera.
4. The modern cameras have film, and a glass lens in common with Niepce's camera.
5. Digital Film.
"CAMERA MODES"
6. You can control Program mode but not Auto mode.
7. Portrait mode is used to blur the background, camera will try to use the fastest available lens settings.
8. Sports mode is used to freeze motion, camera will use the highest shutter speed possible.
"THE HALF PRESS"
9. You should use the half press button for faster camera response time, more control over focus, and encourages better composition.
"CONTROLLING FLASH"
10. The symbol stands for no flash.
11. The symbol means that the flash will automatically fire if the camera thinks it needs more light.
"INTRODUCTION TO EXPOSURE"
12. If there is too much light in the photo it will be washed out.
13. If there is not enough light in the photo it will be to dark.
"THE UNIVERSAL STOP"
14. A stop is a measurement of light.
15. It would be one stop brighter if the Earth had 2 suns.
16. If the Earth had 4 suns it would be 2 stops brighter.
"SHUTTERS AND APERTURE"
17. The affect a longer shutter has is more light.
18. The affect a shorter shutter has is less light.
19. Aperture controls the brightness.
20. You can increase the amount of light when using the aperture by setting the "Aperture opening" also known as F-Stops
"CAMERA PARTS"
21. Aperture- an opening, hole, or gap
22. Shutter- a devise that opens and closes to expose the film in a camera
23. Exposure- the state of being exposed to contact with something
24. Depth of Field- The distance between the newest and the furthest objects
25. F-Stop- a camera setting corresponding to a particular f-number
26. Focal Length- The distance between the center of a lens or curved mirror and its focus

Masters of Black and White Photography

                                                                        By: Ansel Adams

                                                                          By: Helen Levitt

                                                                       By: Lisette Model

Best and Worst Photos

And because I can tell that the person was ready for the photo to be taken.

This is my best photo because it is focused and is not blurry.

Also because you can tell the person is happy.

This is my worst photo because it is blurry and not focused.

Also because you can tell that the person wasn't ready for the picture.

And because I don't like how it looks.