Color Purple, Color Symbolism #3

1. I chose black to focus on this photograph.

2. The meaning this color can convey mystery, unhappiness and fear.

3. This color relates to the passage from the book because it's about a lady standing up for herself while a man is talking her down. He's saying stuff like I should have lock you up. Just let you out to work. Therefore the color represents unhappiness, anger, and fear.

4. The photograph relates to this passage because in the passage i says that he would lock her up.

5. "Shit, he say. I should have lock you up. Just let you out to work. The jail you plan for me is the one in which you will rot, I say"

6. This photo gives the same feeling as the passage because it's dark and this passage is a very tense setting. It talks about a man locking up a woman so the bars represent jail bars.

Color Purple, Color Symbolism #2

1. I chose yellow to focus on in this photograph.

2. The meanings that this color can convey are joy, happiness and sunshine.

3. This color can relate to the passage from the book because it's about someone having a good time in Africa. A very memorable experience.

4. This photograph relates to the passage from the book because it mentions how their skin glows in the sun.

5. "Because the black is so black the eye is simply dazzled, and then there is the shining that seems to come, really, from moonlight, it is so luminous, but their skin glows even in the sun."

6. This photo gives the same feeling as the passage because the photo is very bright and I would say it has a good energy from it and so does the passage.

The Color Purple, Color Symbolism #1

1. I chose red to focus in on this photograph.

2. The meaning that this color can convey is passion, desire, intensity, aggression, danger and passion.

3. The color of this photo relates to the passage from the book because the passage is about fear and anger and how a father is saying women are lower then men. He beats his wife and as the children peak through to see, the young daughter becomes more afraid of men.

4. This photograph relates to the passage from the story because at the end a boy named Harpo says he loves a girl and is trying to get her attention by winking at her but she acted like she was scared. So this photograph is representing a guy trying to get a girl and her avoiding him and moving away.

5. "I don't know. I wink at her. She act like she scared to look."

6. This photo gives the same feeling as the passage because the girl is refusing to talk to the guy and she's not paying him any attention. It shows the hesitation described in the story.

Daily Image May 23rd

1. I see a bunch of rocks that form a woman.

2. I see grey from the rocks and green from some kind of hair.

3. Hard, Tranquil, Peaceful, Confusing.

4. This photo gives me a confusing but relaxing mood because the lady that is formed by the rocks looks at peace with herself.

5. This photo means that the lady could possibly be at peace with herself.

6. This shows the rule of thirds because her face was in one of the money shots so that it is noticed.

Daily Image May 16th

1. I see people kneeling on the floor wearing nothing but orange.

2. I see orange from the clothes and grey from the floor.

3. Bright, calm, traditional,

4. This gives me a calm mood because everyone is calm and kneeling.

5. I think this probably represents peace.

6. The whole photo every third in the rule of thirds is being occupied.

Daily Image May 11th

1. I see two people walking on top of a high snowy mountain top.

2. I see a bunch of white snow and white clouds, and black silhouettes of two people.

3. Adventurous, high, risky, dangerous, open.

4. This photo give me a rebellious mood, it makes me want to go sky diving.

5. You have to go to great lengths to get to your goal.

6. This shows the rules of thirds because in one money shot you have the people walking on the mountain, then in the other money shot it shows how high the mountain is by showing the clouds at the bottom.

Daily Image May 9th

1. I see trees that are extremely colorful. And a small pond or something.

2. I see red, orange, green, and yellow.

3. Colorful, calm, invigorating, peaceful, mystical.

4. This gives me a relaxing peaceful mood because it's so colorful and the lake or pond is calm.

5. This photo could possibly just be what someone thinks is a place they like.

6. This shows the rule of thirds because there's something occupying every square.

Composition and Silhouettes

Composition

1. Framing can help show the main idea of your photo because it highlights the main point of interest.

2. Perspective is shooting at different levels of height or at weird angles. Perspective can emphasize different points of interest.

3. You can use space in a photo by giving your subject space to breath.

4. Balance in a photograph is making sure your photo in even and balanced.

5. Good points of using color in a photo are that it adds interest, energy and vibrancy. Bad points of using colors are that it can distract viewers of an image away from focal points.

Silhouettes

1. It coveys drama and mystery.

2. Place your subject in front of some source of light.

3. Make sure more light is shining from the background.

4. Your light source would be behind your subject.

5. A sunset or a sunrise would be a good background but any bright light would work.

6. A profile is the side of a persons face. It would make a good silhouette because you can see more of their features.

The Color Purple Photo Planning

1. I was given passage number one and it is pages 22-23 in the book.

2. Some emotion words that can be found in the passage are fear, love, and scared.

3. Some colors that can symbolize the mood and emotion of the passage are red, blue, black and yellow.

4. "I say to myself, Celie, you a tree. That's how come I know trees fear man."

5. - Hands holding a belt

- Eyes peeking through the door

- Photo of a tree, photo of eyes combine in photoshop

-A boy winking and a girl looking away

April 25th

1. I see a place that's cluttered with a bunch of newspapers and boxes and a bunch of other things.

2. It's a black and white composition. And I also see a bunch of sharp crisp lines.

3. Cluttered

Packed

Abandoned

Neglected

Unorganized

4. The mood this gives me is an empty mood. All though it's packed with a bunch of things it's still empty and neglected.

5. This photo gives me the impression of emptiness all though there is a lot of "garbage" all over the floor. The place is neglected and no one has ever bothered to pay any mind to it to try and clean it up.

6. This uses the rule of thirds because on the left side of the photo it focuses on the broken walls, and windows. on the top of the photo it focuses on the rotted ceiling, and on the right it focuses on the windows. and of course the bottom of the photo focuses on the mess.

Daily Image April 18th

1. I see a sky and a boat. And you can infer water because everything on top it being reflected.

2. I see blue and white.

3. Mystical, Un-realistic, fake, bright, blue.

4. I think this photo is just weird and I don't really know how to think and interpret what it could mean.

5. This photo has only one focal point.

Daily Image April 14th

1. I see a street being reflected in a puddle of water. Including buildings and a statue.

2. There are lots of neutral colors and I see a lot of geometric shapes.

3. Confusing

Upside down

Bright

Great Britain

Sunny

4. This photo is confusing, and upside down and I can't tell how the photo was taken

5. This uses the rules of thirds because there is something occupying every box when you imagine the rule of thirds.

Daily Image April 12th

1. What do you see? Describe what is happening.

I see a lot of lightening, dark clouds and it just looks like the world is angry.

2. What Colors, Shapes, and Lines?

I see a lot of bright white colored lines that kind of just go everywhere. I see dark grey clouds, and the ground appears to have snow.

3. Use Thesaurus.com to write down 5 expressive words that relate to the image.

Disastrous

Angry

Dark

Mysterious

Frustration

Stress

Chaotic

4. Interpret the photograph. What is the meaning of this image?

It just shows a lot of frustration and chaos which can cause stress. Looking at this photo shows how I've been feeling lately.

5. IN A FULL SENTENCE, EXPLAIN HOW this image uses one of the Rules of Composition listed below:

The main focus of the photo is located where the money shots are on the left side so it uses the rule of thirds well.

Daily Image April 8th

1. What do you see? Describe what is happening.

I see a man walking on a tight rope above some hills and mountains very high up.

2. What Colors, Shapes, and Lines?

I see grey from the rocky hills, I see green because of the forests, blue from the sky and his

jeans.

3. 5 Expressive words:

• Terrifying
• Elevated
• Dangerous
• High
• Scary

4. Interpret the photograph.

I think this man is just going through great lengths, maybe achieving something he always wanted to achieve.

5. Rules of composition.

This shows the rule of thirds because in the two left money spots you have the man on the tight rope. Then in the two right money spots you have the background and that shows another important aspect of the photo, how high up he is.

Mood in Music

1. 1.What is the mood of the 1^st video?

The mood was happy, joyful, and exciting.

2. 2.What is the mood of the 2^nd video?

The mood is dark, evil, and psychotic.

Song #1: Write 10 words describing how the song makes you feel.

It makes me feel Hyper, Excited, Happy, it fills me with energy(energetic), joyful

After a while . . . Annoyed, Irritating, Frustrated.

Song #2: Write 10 words describing how the song makes you feel.

It makes me feel calm, relaxed, it’s soothing, and after when he gets to the bridge part it get’s me sad and just like I wish this song would end now!

Song #3: Write 10 words describing how the song makes you feel.

It makes me feel Excited, fun, hyper, happy, full of energy, it makes me happy when I’m sad. It also confuses me, she’s so weird.

Song #4: Write 10 words describing how the song makes you feel.

It makes me laugh because it’s so weird, confusing, different, I don’t want to listen to it anymore. But it was relaxing, and calming.

Emotions and Mood

Creating Mood

1. What does the writer of the article say that creating mood is for him?

The writer says that creating mood is all about the feeling of being there, taking the viewer

to the location of the photo.

2. What is a common element that can add mood to a photo?

A common element that can add mood to a photo is fog.

3. Why do storm clouds add mood? What kind of mood can storm clouds convey?

Storm clouds add mood because they are big, dark, and threatening. This would convey a

dark mood.

4. What kind of effect can running water have?

Running water has the effect of the waves crashing, and sometimes a calming mood.

5. Why can many different people find many different moods in a photo?

Because many people may look at the same photo in different ways.

Adding Emotions

1. Why does adding emotion make a great photo?

Adding emotion makes a great photo because it helps a viewer connect with a photo if the

emotion is prevalent in the viewer.

2. What should the photo express for you?

The photo should express your feelings or your emotions also what you see.

3. Why do faces convey emotions easily?

Faces convey emotions easily because our faces show emotions. and the mood conveyed in

the photo will come through and it'll effect the viewer.

4. What will sitting and observing do for your photos?

Sitting and observing will make your mood, your mood has a big part in what and how you

shoot. When you relax you notice the vibe of the emotion portrayed by your surroundings.

5. What question should you ask yourself when shooting?

You should always ask yourself, "What emotion am I trying to convey?"

April4th

1. What do you see? Describe what in happening.

I see a lady sitting on a road and there is a huge destruction behind her.

2. What colors, shapes, and lines?

I see a lot of rusty colors, but a huge variety of colors, greasy, greens, whites, browns, and more.

3. 5 expressive words :

Wreck

Disaster

Terrifying

Foggy

Cluttered

4. Interpret the Photograph:

This is a photo from the Earthquake that happened in Japan, buildings are ruined in the background and a Japanese lady is sitting on the street sad.

5. Rules of Composition:

This shows the rule of thirds because there is something occupying every imaginary square.

Spot Color

Spot Color March 15th

March 11th Photo info

It's About Light:

1. What can lighting conditions at noon do to a photo of a person?

Well if you shot photos at noon you would get highlights on a picture that are too bright and shadows that are too dark.

2. What are "golden hours" for sunlight?

Golden hours or magic hours are and hour or two after sunrise and an hour or two before sunset.

3. List three examples of why light is more interesting during the "golden hours".

• the light is directional, it emphasizes many things such as shape and texture.
• light has a warmer more attractive color.
• the light quality is softer and it produces shadows and highlights that aren't too dark or too bright.

4. How can cloud cover effect a photograph?

Cloud cover can effect a photograph by blocking and diffusing the sun.

5. Explain why the two photos taken at 5:18pm are different, and what makes one more interesting then the other?

The two photos are different because the person who took the photo took it during magic hours and the person fought against the light. I find the first one taken to be more interesting because the shadows are so crisp and you can tell where the sun is shining from.

14 Ways To Improve Your Photography:

1. Why is looking at art important for being a better photographer?

When you look at art you can asses it and see what grabs your attention and catches your eye. You can see what you love about it and why you love it. You can also see what you don't like and avoid that when taking photos.

2. Why should you change your perspective?

You should change your perspective to make photos more creative.

3. Why is taking fewer pictures more important?

If you take a lot of photos it could minimize your creativity.

4. Why should you never think you're the best at something?

At that point you become unteachable. And you won't be open to learning new things.

5. What is the "Golden Ratio"?

This is believed to make thing appealing to the human eye. it's like the rule of thirds 'on steroids'.

6. Why should you use the golden ratio?

You should use it because it can increase your chances of creating images that attract viewers attention.

7. What is the difference between inspiration and creativity?

Inspiration is taking something you see and making it your own, where creativity is making something your own.

March 11th Daily Image

1. What do you see?

I see 7 people in a huge field they look very suspicious. But it's a very nice day.

2. What colors, shapes, and lines?

There's a lot of green because of the grass, and the trees.

3. 5 Expressive words.

Open

Hunters

Bright

Green

Suspicious

4. Interpret the photograph.

This photo has 7 people who are hunting in an open field, they have guns and they look like they're creeping in the field.

5. Explain how this image uses one of the rules of composition.

Well this photo uses the rule of thirds, because there is something occupying every 'box'.

Daily Image National Geographic Best of 2010

1. What do you see? Describe what is happening.

This is a portrait of a young girl who's nose is missing.

2. What Colors, Shapes, and Lines?

The girl is wearing a purple and pink shaw over the back of her head and her shirt is pink, and the background is dark.

3. Use Thesaurus.com to write down 5 expressive words that relate to the image.

- Tragic

- Lost

- Sad

- Scarred

- Shame

4. Interpret the photograph. What is the meaning of this image?

This girl is showing no emotion, and she has no nose. She is trying to make a statement about whats he had to endure.

5. IN A FULL SENTENCE, EXPLAIN HOW this image uses one of the Rules Of Composition listed below:

This shows the rules of thirds because her missing nose is in a money shot and it's the focal point of this photo.

I chose this photo because not only did the photo interest me but so did the story. She's a young 18 year-old Afghan Bibi Aisha, her nose and ears were cut off by her Taliban husband the she fled. It's remarkable she's alive.

I think this is an important news photo because I always feel like people in different countries do crazy things. This is one of them, she's 18 and married and her husband cuts her nose and ears off. This is important for people to be informed about.

Daily Image 3/2/11

1. What do you see? Describe what is happening.

I see a lady painting a floor blue, and she's making look like the ocean.

2. What colors, shapes, and lines?

I see all black and white, and then blue. I also see a whole bunch of diagonal lines.

3. Use Thesaurus.com to write down 5 expressive words that relate to the image.

Blue, imagination, Open, dark, fantastic.

4. Interpret the photograph. What is the meaning of this image?

This photograph shows a lot of imagination, and a huge creative side.

5. Explain the Rules of Thirds.

This shows the rules of thirds because the lady who is painting the floor is in a money spot. And so are the birds and the paint pail.

Daily Image 2/17/11

1. What do you see? Describe what is happening.

I see a lady's hands, a cookie on the table, a newspaper, a pen, and spilt coffee that spilled to look like the map of the world.

2. What Colors, Shapes, and Lines?

Browns, off white, black, white, and red painted nails.

3. Use Theasaurus.com to write down 5 expressive words that relate to the image.

Educational, calm, dirty, confusing, complex

4. Interpret the photograph. What is the meaning of this image?

I can't really interpret the photo it's not a simple photo it's confusing and weird.

5. IN A FULL SENTENCE, EXPLAIN HOW this image uses one of the Rule of Composition listed below.

So I guess that this shows the rule of thirds because in the money shots you have the spilt coffee, the coffee cup and the boxes are all occupied with something.

Depth of Field 2/15/11

1.) What is Depth of Field?

Depth of Field is basically how much of the picture is in focus.

2.) What is the difference between large and small DoF?

The difference is if a photo has a small depth of field only a little of the picture is in focus. A large Depth of Field has everything in focus.

3.) How do your photos show DoF?

My photos show a small depth of field specifically because there is only one thing in focus in the photo.

Quiz #7

1. Find 1 Photo on Google.com shows a Small Depth Of Field -

2. In a full sentence, define Small Depth of Field.

A small depth of field is when one specific item is focused and the rest is blurred.

3. Find one photo on Google.com that shows a Large Depth of Field-

4. In a full sentence, define Large Depth of Field.

A large depth of file is when all of the photo is focused.

5. Define Exposure.

Exposure is the amount of light in a photo.

6. Define Emphasis.

I think emphasis is the focal point of your photo.

7. What is the setting change on the camera for Depth of Field.

The setting change is the Aperture.

Daily Image 2/11/11

1. What do you see? Describe what is happening.

I see a man who looks sad, upset and stressed. sitting in a corner by himself of what looks like a restaurant.

2. What Colors, Shapes, and Lines?

The whole photo is a black and white composition, and I see straight lines on the walls.

3. Use Thesaurus.com to write down 5 expressive words that relate to the image.

Stressful, Sad, depressing, dark, moody.

4. Interpret the photograph. What is the meaning of this image?

He looks like he's going throughout something called Life!

5. IN A FULL SENTENCE, EXPLAIN HOW this image uses one of the Rules of Composition listed below :

This shows the rules of thirds because the guy having his hand on his head like he's fed up is in the top right money shot and on the bottom left and bottom right there is a paper of some sort so he looks like he's stressing over papers.

Daily Image2/9/11

1. What do you see? Describe what is happening.

I see a group of young kids together accompanied by a male adult. Their hands are up as if they are celebrating.

2. What Colors, Shapes, and Lines?

I see green walls, white on their shirts and browns.

3. Exciting, pride, bright, young, lively

4. Interpret the photograph.

This is just young people, celebrating

5. I uses the rule of thirds because there something occupying every box.

Daily Image 2/7/11

1. What do you see? Describe what is happening.

I see the a bridge and the view is from under the bridge. There are very tall cinder blocks the same size as the three young children also in the photo.

2. What Colors, Shapes, and Lines?

The bridge looks a silver color with very crisp bars to support it which create a lot of diagonal lines. The blocks of cement are grey in color there's dry grass so it's brownish- green in color.

3. Use Theasaurus.com to write down 5 expressive words that relate to the image.

built

strong

childhood

Lively

enjoyable

4. Interpret the photograph. What is the meaning of this image?

I just think it's three kids enjoying their childhood in an abandoned place but having fun and enjoying what they have.

5. IN A FULL SENTENCE, EXPLAIN HOW this image uses one of the Rules of Composition listed below:

This image uses the rule of thirds because in the top left money shots you have the bridge support and in the bottom left and in the bottom right you have kids playing. So this just shows what is important in the photo.

Daily Image 2/3/11

1. What do you see? Describe what is happening.

I see a young girl hard at work picking vegetables and putting them in a basket.

2. What Colors, Shapes, and Lines?

I see bright green everywhere and blue for what the young girl is wearing, and the basket is a very light off white color.

3. Use Thesaurus.com to write down 5 expressive words that relate to the image.

Green, farmy, old, young, and fresh

4. Interpret the photograph. What is the meaning of this image?

Well this reminds me of an old time movie where the young daughter of a big ranch family is picking

vegetables to learn the ways of a hard working woman in an old family.

5. IN A FULL SENTENCE, EXPLAIN HOW this image uses one of the Rules of Composition listed below :

This photo uses the rule of thirds very well because the basket is in the money shot which means it's the point of focus

Daily Image 1/28/11

1. What do you see? Describe what is happening.

I see a what looks like a deserted town, very dry and the clouds are very grey and it looks like it's about to rain.

2. What colors, shapes, and lines?

I see a lot of browns, which include the dry grass, the rusted buildings, the dirt and then the massive grey clouds.

3. 5 descriptive words

• deserted
• dead
• abandoned
• hideous
• miserable

4. Interpret the photograph.

This photograph reminds me of a town where a bunch of serial killings happen and the camera is like a hidden camera trying to catch some action or something. This photograph is scary to me and it freaks me out

5. This photo uses simplicity because I think that the focus is the small buildings and it captured that very well.

Daily Image 1/11/11

1. What do you see? Describe what is happening.

I see what looks like a small field, with trees. There are trees in the foreground and scattered and there are buildings in the background.

2. What colors, shapes, and lines ?

The photo is a black and whit composition so all of it is composed of different shades of grey. and there are straight lines because of the edge of the building, curved lines because of the pathways and the windows on the buildings.

3. Use Thesaurus.com to write down 5 expressive words that relate to the image.

Social : People socializing

Damp : It looks like it's about to rain and there are puddles on the ground.

Open : There's a lot of open space in the photo and you can see far.

Serenity : when I look at this it makes me feel calm and serene.

Public : This looks like a public place people would go to very often on nice days and have a picnic.

4. Interpret the photograph. What is the meaning of this image?

I think that this photo just gives off a family vibe and it looks like something to do with your family. I think this photograph is showing the importance of family, relationships, and stuff of that nature because that's what I feel is being portrayed .

5. Explain how this image uses one of the rules of Composition .

I think this photo is very clean and the background is very easy to get. But the focus on the point of interest throws me off because there are many things to focus on in many different areas. It's hard to tell what the focal point of the photo is. Is it the trees ? The people getting together .