Final Assignment- Image with Text

Writing Assignment #2 - Image with Text

1. I want a photo that describes this new land I have found... Texas. One word and one image will wrap the entire state of Texas up.

2.  My second image will say something about the sport I play. Maybe a skill, or position.

3.  My final image will be motivation to my biggest fear when it comes to my sport... Running. Something that will be funny or just truly inspirational that reminds me that running WILL not kill me.

Assignment #5- Abstraction

April Exhibit

Dempsey Playing with Light Critique

1. Dempsey's first light photo is really cool in regards to the bright light and darker light balance. This photo doesn't really appear in focus but it may just be because of the bright light reflection, it appears out of focus. Compositionally this photo is a closed frame and often wants my eyes to know whats surrounding this image and what i am looking at. There is also some great asymmetrical balance with the light and the object laying in the water.

2. The second photo is one of my favorites. Even though this photo is in black and white and you cant see the amazing colors that would have come from this image, i really love how you can see the suns rays through the trees. Dempsey took this picture because she really liked how the entire frame/space was filled by the tree and within the frame all of the small branches, leaves and lines. There is converging lines everywhere in this picture and the dark tree balances well with the complete light and bright shining sky. 

3. This third photo is just precious! Lots of love happening all around! Dempsey is actually in this photo (if you cant tell) but she DID set the ISO/Aperture/Shutter and exposure herself and let someone simply push the button. The balance with color is perfect and absolutely beautiful! This photo is a closed frame and in my opinion could fit into the rule of thirds category. Each person is on a third with the center being where all the light is entering.

4. Dempsey's fourth photo in my eyes is almost a optical illusion. The change from a calm water to a more busy water is very interesting. I can definitely see a rule of thirds in this image as the darkness of bumps along the left side of the frame and the two trees balances well with the three trees on the right hand side. Dempsey took this picture because she wanted to capture a true image of Lake O' the Pines, and what it reminds her of. 

5. Dempsey is full of love and this picture she took because of the brightness that is shining through their hands which are shaped into a heart. It reminds her that there is always brightness shining through peoples heart. Compositionally there are many curvilinear and converging lines within the tree and a lovely asymmetrical balance with the colors of the sky which are also reflected on the lake and the darkness that divides them, along with  the tree and the two peoples hands which are placed on the axis of the rule of thirds.

Dempsey Motion & Sequence Critique

Dempsey's first picture in her first sequence was showing some great stop motion of a little girl while she was running. I really liked the asymmetrical balance with the dark grass, light sidewalk then the darker clothes on the young girl. It really balanced out nicely. I also see the rule of thirds taking place in the first photo, which is sort of defined by the asymmetrical balance of the colors. The first photo was more of an open frame while the second photo in the sequence was a closed frame focusing on the little girls clothing and showing a sequence of events of her running towards the camera and getting real close. 
The second sequence of photos was the blurred motion. This photo is a closed frame with movement as well as an alternate point of view. I honestly wouldn't think of a stroller/wagon to demonstrate a blurred motion. Dempsey used a very slow shutter speed to capture this sequence as she said the stroller wasn't even moving very fast.
Her final photo sequence is by far my favorite. It is the perfect definition of sequence of events. Who doesn't love picking a dandelion and blowing it in the air? The focus was perfect and the fast shutter speed was needed in order to capture blowing seeds and fluff. Dempsey took this picture because it reminded her of what her mom always told her and that is that it is always easy to get carried away in the wind and that you need to hold your ground. This photo was taken back in Longview, Texas where she often spends some lovely quality family time together. 

Assignment #4- Playing with Light