Rule of Thirds

The rule of thirds is when a photographer breaks their image into a tick tack toe grid and places the three most important parts in the columns, rows, or intersection points. It is important because it allows the viewer's eyes to move with the picture.  It also helps the picture by pointing out the important parts.

The photographer used the rule of thirds by putting the main point of this image in the intersection points. Your eyes travel to the left. 

The focal point is the ocean. I placed the focal point in 2/3 of the picture so it attracts more attention. The viewer's eye travels from the front to the back waves and then to the sky.

The focal point is the tree up front. It is located on the intersection points to the right. The viewer's eye travels from the tree up front to the tree to the left.

The focal point is the ferris wheel. It is located in the middle of the thirds to show that that is the most important part of the picture. The viewer's eye travels to the ground and to the buildings.

Framing

The photographer used a train tunnel as a frame. The frame makes it look more ominous and gloomy.

List of items photographers used to frame photos:
1. Window
2.Door
3. Opening in tree branches
4. Archway under a bridge
5. Large crack in anything
6. Hands
7.Bodies
8.Fence
9.Tube
10.Cresting wave
11. A picture frame
12. Old spiraling architecture
13. glasses
14.box
15. keyhole
16. peephole
17. Spiral staircase
18. Rocks in a design
19. curved tree branches
20. Airplane window
21. Hole in a tree
22. Opening in a mountain
23. Curved flowers
24. Two open books that make a diamond shape
25. A tunnel

   I shot this photo by placing a vase in a wooden box on the wall. I turned my flash on so it is easier to see the design in the vase. I think the frame enhances the focal point which is the vase because it outlines where your eyes are supposed to be. It also is more attractive against the dark wood and not just the white background.

Depth of Field

Shallow DOF

Deep DOF

• Depth of field is the distance between the nearest and furthest objects that are in focus ("Depth").
• Aperture is an opening in the lens that lets light pass through. The larger the opening, the less depth of field. The smaller the opening, the greater the depth of field ("Understanding").
• Shallow DOF means only a small portion of the image is in focus while the background or any distracting parts are blurred ("What").  Another acceptable word could be "isolating."
• Deep DOF is when most of the picture is in focus. One should try to make the background not confusing ("Understanding and"). Another acceptable term could be "large."
• You can have an iPhone focus on a certain thing by tapping your phone or holding your finger down until a yellow square pops up which locks the focus and exposure on the object ("How").

Deep Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

My favorite is the shallow depth of field because it looks more neat. When the background is clear it is more distracting and takes away from the main point which is Iron Man. Shallow Depth of Field illuminates the object and makes it the focal point of the picture. Therefore, out of the two, the shallow depth picture is my favorite because it is less distracting and it looks more crisp. I set this picture up by laying Christmas lights in the corner and placing Iron Man a few feet in front of them. I bent down and took the picture.

Alternative Angles

Facts:

• Reflections can be very useful when changing perspectives ("10")
• Always try to fill the frame. If the object is far away,get closer ("Viewpoint"). 
• Modern, tall buildings should be shot with a wide angle camera facing upward ("Photography").

The photographer most likely used a drone to capture this image. It changes the image because if it was head on you would not be able to see much.

The photographer probably knelt down and put their camera under the flower for this picture. This separates the picture from all other basic flower pictures.

The photographer stood behind and title the camera for this picture. It sets this picture apart from a regular beach photo because the angle changes it.

The photographer took this image with the camera facing forward. This helps show a lot of details of the bird and not just the back or underbelly. 

The angle is bird's eye view.

The angle is straight on.

The angle is tilted.

The angle is worm's eye view.

           My favorite picture is the one taken from worm's eye view. I like how it focuses on the shoe and lock and the background is a little more blurred. To take this image, I had Angelina tie the lock in her shoe lace. She put her foot on a chair and I bent down and took a picture from underneath. The picture show how teens are locked into clothing trends. They base their outfits and what they buy on what other kids their age are wearing today. The angle shows that she is stepping up and overcoming these trends.

Shadows and Light

The light source is most likely the sun. The girl could be by a window or a metal screen door with that design. She could also be under a playground structure with that design as the floor. The shadow is on a young girls face.

   The light source could be a street lamp, car headlight, or light from a window. It could be night time and the light source is illuminating the manhole. The shadow was made from a light source being revealed. For example, the street lamp turned on, or a light in a house turned on and a door or window was opened. The shadow is on a cobblestone road and manhole.

  To get this shot Mrs. Kubu and Angelina held up a white bed sheet. To get a light source, we had a big light stand positioned behind it and turned on. Angelina then held up a pineapple playing card and made it look like she was eating it. I went on the opposite side of the light source and took a picture. Finally, we edited the picture and made the contrast stronger.

History of Photography

The First Camera was important because it paved the  way to current cameras. It also allowed for accurate drawing practice.
The First Permanent Images (Daguerreotype, Emulsion Plates, Dry Plates) were important because inventors took ideas from these cameras and made more improved ones.
Camera For Everyone was important because poor people were able to discover photography and fall in love with it which made for a lot of great pictures.
The Horrors of War were important because it shaped the way photography is viewed. Also the pictures showed people how bad the world actually is and that it needs to change. Some people may have never seen the horrors if it was not for pictures.
The Wonder of Instant Images was important because pictures were instantly printed through a chemical process.
Advanced Image Control was important because it lets the photographer control the image.
Introducing Smart Cameras was important because it is compact and always read for use. 
The Digital Age was important because pictures are now higher quality. 

Though not everybody would agree, I want to argue that permanent images are the most significant step in the evolution of the camera.  

I have several reasons for arguing this point of view:  
My first reason is images were now able to come out right side up and they were permanent. Photos before this faded, but this sparked the new era of photography.

A further reason is that this led to a lot of progress with the development of cameras. New ideas formed which led to more experiments and better technology. 

Furthermore if it were not for this important step photography would be very difficult. Images can hold sentimental value and the threat of it fading could be horrible for some, but permanent images change the game.

Therefore, although some people might argue that instant images are the best I have shown that without them being permanent it would be hard for people to become attached knowing that they will fade. Some of the greatest pictures are very old, but because of the step I argued, they are still around to appreciate and learn from.