Photographs I like #6

This photograph was taken by Michael Nichols.  The reason I like this picture is because of the monkey's eyes.  They have light in them giving him a glow.  I also like how blurry the background is compared to the subject's face.  Although the subject is in the very center of the photograph, it gives it an interesting look.

Photographs I like #5

Because Sam Abell spoke to us at our school, I was introduced to his photography.  The more I study his photographs, the more interested I am in his photography.  This photograph has multiple layers without any intersections.  The lighting is perfect, allowing the bucket to pop.  The movement in the middle layer adds an interesting element, while there are no distracting aspects. 

Photographs I like #4

Although this photo by Kevin Carter is so sad, it is one that attracts my eye.  First of all the fact that none of the major subjects in this picture intersect adds to the photo.  Also there are multiple layers with the small boy in the foregrounds.  This photo evokes so much emotion, specifically horrifying and sad.  In addition to the previous elements I mentioned, rule of thirds is also used in this picture.

Photographs I like #3

This photo of the Afghan girl is not only one of the most famous photographs ever, but one of my favorites as well.  Taken by Steve Mccurry, this photo is very simple yet evokes so much emotion.  One aspect I like are how vivid the girls eyes are.  It's as if she is telling a story with them.  Her expression reveals so much about her life.  Also, I like that Mccurry was able to make such a simple portrait so complex.

Photographs I like #2

This photograph was taken by Ansel Adams.  The elements in this picture that attract my eye are the contrast, the leading line and the intensity that the dodging and burning adds.  The clouds add emotion to this photo while the mountain underneath them are intense in contrast.  The river also contrasts the mountains and trees, really making it pop.

Photographs I like #1

This photograph really interests me because it is underwater.  I like the lines, along with the ancient feel to this photograph.  The picture is of the Titanic, and extraordinary technology was used to take the picture.  I like that the subject is highlighted by light while the rest of the photo is dark.  It adds emphasis to the subject.

Digital 8 Critique

Secondary Visual Arts Performance Task

Critique of ______Digital Roll 8- Blue Toning___________________________

(Copy this organizer to take notes)

Art Vocabulary and Craftsmanship	The assignment for this photo was blue toning.  I slightly dodged the top half of the picture.
Elements ·          Color ·          Line ·          Shape ·          Texture ·          Form ·          Value ·          Space	There are leading lines in this photograph with the stairs.  In addition, there are lines with the railing, and horizontal lines on the stairs.
Principles ·          Proportion ·          Variety ·          Balance ·          Contrast ·          Pattern/Repetition ·          Rhythm/Movement ·          Unity/Harmony ·          Emphasis
Conceptual Skill	This photograph has a mysterious feel to it because you don’t know where the lines lead to.
Critique	I am somewhat happy with this photograph.  I wish the stairs weren’t dead center, and I could’ve added another element.
Other (Specify) ·         ?