Assignment 1 and 2 Composition

These 20 photos all deal with a different element in photography



This composition is based on the element of pattern

Histograms

1. What is a histogram? Histograms are graphs of the color tones of your image 2. What happens to the visual when a histogram is skewed to the left? If the graphs peaks favor the left side it indicates an underexposed shot. Right? If the graph favors the right side then it indicates an over exposed shot 3. In most cases, what does a “good” histogram look like? a. Describe your answer in word-The peaks of the graph are evenly distributed in the middle. b. Provide a visual 4. Why is a histogram a good tool for photographers? It allows you to get more information about a photo and helps you get the effect you want.

Homework for Assignment 2

Video Composition

Photo Composition

Emphasis- Elements in a piece are given dominance or attention The ring in the photo is shiny and smooth while the fruit has a rough texture, these two things contrast causing emphasis.

Horizontal Lines- Lines that run east and west (create calmness and tranquility).

Pattern- The repeated consistency of an element in a work. All of the bottles in this photo have the same shape and color and are in the same lines, thus creating pattern

Birds eye view- drastic view from above looking down. In this shot a man is being looked down upon from a birds eye view because the camera is almost directly above him at a drastic angle. 

Vertical lines- Lines that run north and south ( creates grandness and spirituality). When look at this photo you feel relaxed or free, the trees tall and straight lines are vertical, and the women is also following the vertical line shapes of the trees.

Texture- Appearance and feel of a surface. When looking at this cactus plant you get a shiver on your back and can practically feel the prickly texture without even touching it.

Symmetrical Balance or Formal Balance- One side mirrors  or shadows the other side. This cat is a great example of symmetrical blanche, everything that is on one side of the photo is on the other side just the same way, everything about the cat is the same when split down the center and this causes formal balance.

Unity- All elements in a work of art work together for a balanced, harmonious, complete whole. Within this photo are many things with just small differences maybe size or color but all have a similar structure to tie them together, in this picture many hands are present with a word on them and this is unity.

Rule of Thirds- Rule of thumb where the image is divided into 9 equal parts; compitsitional elements should be along these lines In my picture the flower is placed on a point of emphasis and the board are split into equal thirds, top, middle and bottom. 

Diagonal Lines- Lines that run slanted and give moment to the composition.

Variety- A difference in elements and principals of design that give interest to a composition. in my picture there are many different sizes, colors and textures of starfish and this is variety.

Simplicity- Singling out items from their surrounding. the boy in this picture is singled out from the water by the color, there are only two colors in this picture and they contrast so the shape of the boy is singled out. 

Asymmetrical Lines- Different objects that balance each other out on a page. If you were to split this picture in half the sides would not so how symmetry.

Movement/ rhythm- shows action and path of viewers eyes throughout the artwork. The model in this picture shows movement by changing the regular photograph with a movement.

Leading Lines- Lead your eyes in or out of the image. In this imagine the semi curved lines lead your eyes into the center area where the lines all straighten out.

Proportion/ Scale- The relative size of one object to another object. The tire size is shown by the man( a relative object) standing beside him.

Horizon Line- This is used to emphasize the sky or ground based on placement of the horizon line. The boat and water are placed on the horizon line about two thirds down the page.

Framing- directing viewers attention on what is important, using objects and elements existing in the scene. In this picture the two rocks are used to to direct you to the surfer.

Worms eye view- View from below looking up. In the picture we are simply looking up upon the building from a drastic view.

Curved Lines- Lines that devaite from the straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion(calming). THe chains create a calming feeling.

Kurt Markus is notorious for his western style photographs. In this picture there is a rancher with a horse and dog on the plains, somewhere in the west. While most people don't understand the importance of farmers Kurt thought it was important to showcase them. This is a classic black and while picture of a man with his sunglasses on, hard at work. It has some beautiful scenery with the classic western style mountains in the back. While this picture is simple and the average lifestyle for that time, it is unique now. Even though the overall mood of the photo is not happy, it is also not sad, it is more of a content feeling. The vertical mountain lines make the picture relaxing and calming. This is just one of the many beautiful photographs taken by the amazing Kurt Markus.

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Kurt Markus was born 1947 in rural Montana. He is often know as the western photographer, because of the beginning of his career. He started out by taking photographs of the western landscapes. He taught him self and soon moved on to more than just landscapes. He is also known for his work in the Dodge Ram commercial for taking some of the photographs put to the Paul Harvey "God made a farmer" speech. In 1999 he won an award for his "Sports Hall of Fame" shots. His work is world wide in galleries such as Malian, New York and Los Angeles. He has also worked for many famous companies  such as New York Times, Rolling Stone Magazine, People Magazine, Nike and Calvin Klein along with many more. Kurt's son, Ian, carries on the family photographer name and is a big name. Kurt has two other children and currently live in Montana with his wife, Maria, and agent of 30 years. His second documentary is scheduled to be released early 2014. So let Kurt inspire you to always fulfill your dreams and set more goals after you finish your initial goals.


Credits- http://www.hereinmyhead.com/artimp/kurt/
http://www.kurtmarkus.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=16

Sketchbook?

This photo is unique and creative and it's almost unnatural.

Looking back on this photo I just remember the good times and I remember good times and it is just happy happy happy. My theme is repetition of triangle and it has perfect equal lateral triangles in it that almost looked like were placed on top. The others images like the coat hangers are an example of the shape in the real world. I decided that blue is my favorite color and I will be seeing this all the time so I chose to use different shades of blue but they all kind or revolve around the large amount  of blue in my photo