Photostory New York Throughout the ages

Action shots

When I think of action shots I think of NY! In both these shots I was able to capture the movement of people.

Portrait photo

I really do like taking portrait pictures. The one problem I came across when taking this photo is the reflection in the glasses. I used to work for a school portraits company, so when photographing children we always had this problem. The one thing you have to do is tilt the glasses down on the bridge of the nose. Other than that I have not come across any other problems!

Two photos with text

Clone tool, patch tool

The original photo is below. In the background you will notice that I used the patch tool to remove two people that were standing next to the tree, one on each side. I love this tool...its so handy.

Below is the original. I used the clone tool to duplicate the biker. Another great tool!

Filters

Below is the original photo. I applied the photo filter I used was cyan at 25%. Just a slight change but I think it definitely made it brighter.

Below is the original photo. I used the photo filter sepia at 100%. I love using the sepia color!

Dodge and burn

Above is the original photo. It seemed kinda dark so I decided to highlight what I thought the main parts of the picture would be. So I used the dodge tool on the rent signs, as well as the lights below. I used the dodge tool on the sidewalk sign, and other parts in the background.

Photoshop color and light adjustments

Above is the original photo. I changed the exposure on it, so the sun would not be so overpowering, and the buildings were darker. I couldn't completely get rid of the glare of the sun because it is so dominating, but I think it is an improvement.

Above is the original photo. I do like the original but I added a cooling filter, which makes it a blue color. I thought it had a nice effect. I love using the different photo filters.

Photoshop practice

Well I've taken graphic design, so I am used to photoshop. What I did was move the image of New York onto the airplane photo and I used the magic wand tool to take out the sky of the original picture of New York to get the clouds from the airplane photo. I love the magic wand...it comes in very handy! I did crop the airplane photo as well because there was part of the window in it, as well as a reflection. I could not get all of the reflection out. One thing with the cropping tool that is frustrating is that I can only move the selection of the cropping up and down not expand side to side. I also did feather the New York photo to make it a little softer.

Landscape photos

I have uploaded some of my favorite landscape pictures. It is always a great subject to shoot because they all turn out differently especially depending on the day. The first image below is the Connecticut River. I really like this image because it is very rich in color, and the time of day makes it very bright. The second photo was taken at a lake. (Can't remember the name!) I love the colors in this photo. The water appears to be almost purple. It was taken right when the sun set. I also like the different colors in the sky. I think it makes it overall interesting to look at!

Slideshow

Rule of thirds

So I took pictures of my dog because he is probably one of my favorite subjects to shoot! I think the rules of thirds is interesting. Comparing these two photos I would have to say I like the second shot on the right compared to straight on. I think its interesting that you can get almost a completely different shot just by moving the subject to one side or the other of a photo. I think knowing this rule, I am going to be more conscious about it, and try it out more often! I'm sure I have done it in the past, but did not know the name for it! (I had to shrink the photos to make them come out side by side. Hopefully it works!)

Composition and aesthetic

Another composition style that we have not discussed is diagonals. Basically you could take something that is straight up and down and turn your camera to the side to give it a more diagonal look to it. Using this composition can give a more dynamic look. I am familiar with the word aesthetic because of art classes taken in the past. Aesthetics basically is what is beautiful or pleasing to the eye. Aesthetic is what draws you to the picture or painting. One quote I found that I like is the following:

"Art is the imposing of a pattern on experience, and our aesthetic enjoyment is recognition of the pattern." Alfred North Whitehead

Complementary/Monochrome Scheme

This is a can of bug spray. This is complementary scheme. The two colors are blue and redish-orange.

This is a patio chair. This is the monochrome scheme.

Three Different Lighting Situations

I had trouble with this assignment because of the weather! I tried to take pictures of a certain tree and because the sky was gray the pictures looked the same from 8 am to 3 pm. So I took pictures of my window. I used flash and automatic settings on all three photos. The odd thing was that the pictures seem to get lighter as the day progressed. The first two photos it was all natural light. The last one I used the inside light. The last one turned out the brightest even though at night.



Morning

Afternoon

Night

Macro Pictures

Overall, I like taking pictures on macro. I did have some difficulty when getting really close to and object to get it to focus. I like taking pictures of things on a weird angle because it becomes something totally different when its up close like this. Digital is still a little new for me, and when taking pictures up close, it seemed to turn out differently then I expected. I don't know if it was the settings, or what exactly. Overall though, I could get what I was trying to achieve.



This is an interesting one. This is actually the cabinets in my kitchen. It is looking up, and the way the light is hitting at the bottom then gets gradually darker is a need effect. Who knew you could take something like this at home!




This is my dog of course. I always have trouble taking pictures of him with the digital camera because of the reflection from eyes. I think this one turned out good because he is not looking directly at the camera. I know there is a setting you can us that can prevent the reflection but I am not sure what it is! This is a good shot of him...I like the side view. I'm sure he was looking for trouble and I am sure he probably found it!






I like this photo above. This is my ceiling fan at home. I just think it gives a different perspective because of how the light reflects and creates a shadow around the edges. I always like taking pictures of lights because you never know how they are going to turn out.

Collage

Comparison of two photos

I really like this photo above. This is a church that is down the street from where I live, and if anyone if familiar with Bellows Falls you may have seen this church before! I have always admired it and its structure and have always wanted to take pictures of it so here was my chance! I really like how the sky is so blue with the clouds. I also like the view point of starting at the bottom of the stairs and really looking up. (Those are stairs, just covered in a lot of snow!)

The picture above is a side angle of the church. The one thing I wish I could have avoided was getting the tree branches in there, but the sun was so bright I couldn't even tell that it was in the shot! I like how the side angle really gives you a different perspective because you can see all the windows.