Monday, December 19, 2011

Fall 2011 Summary

A mushroom, which typically appear during the Norwegian fall.
A. Photo
   In photo I have learned the various components required to take a good picture, along with some essential photoshop techniques. i've learned how to manipulate the cameras settings to make sure it's set for the best possible photo.
   The course has engaged me mentally and physically, and challenged me to take the best photos.


B. Blogging
   I've learned that blogging is an effective way to show off your pictures and describe what you have done to take each photos. and while you are writing the blog entry you engage your mind so you recall what you have done.
   blogging requires that you can recall what you have done and effectively describe to your reader what you have done, which can sometimes be a challenge


 C. Work environments
   while working with photo, we were exposed to multiple work environments, from the photo-studio to the wet-cold Norwegian outdoors, from working alone to working in large-groups. and I've learned how i need to adapt to the different work environments.
   it was challenging to get the light to work and remember the different settings that work the best in the different types of environment.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Top 10 Part 2

This is in my opinion my best picture, its clear and demonstrates how the depth makes the picture interesting.
What is the idea? To capture my ring.
How is the composition? Contrast between the metal and granite pavement
How is the light? Clear and bright
What camera did you use? Nikon D3000
What settings were used? Focal-ratio 5.6 and Exposure Time 1/640
How did you edit the photo if you edited it? Enhance Function in IPhoto
Which category does this fit into? Depth and room
What have I learned? That it’s easy to show depth and make a picture interesting.
What is the idea? To capture the cabin in the fog
How is the composition? The red cabin in contrast to the bleak fog
How is the light? Soft, natural, the little light that permeates the dense fog shines on the house
What camera did you use? Nikon D3000
What settings were used? The Focal ratio was 5.6, and the exposure time was 1/30
How did you edit the photo if you edited it? Enhance function in IPhoto
Which category does this fit into? Self-picked theme.
What have I learned? That soft light creates an interesting pictures with bright colors and a dull colors surrounding the object.
What is the idea? To capture the fog and the dead/alive trees in the swamp
How is the composition? Fog and trees
How is the light? Soft and natural
What camera did you use? Nukon D3000
What settings were used? Focal ratio 5 and exposure time 1/30
How did you edit the photo if you edited it? Enhance function in Iphoto
Which category does this fit into? Self-picked theme
What have I learned? That you can take interesting photos even in weak light.
What is the idea? To capture the flowing water
How is the composition? Water and the surroundings
How is the light? Soft and natural
What camera did you use? Nikon D3000
What settings were used? Focal-ratio 7.1 and exposure time 1/3
How did you edit the photo if you edited it? Enhance Function in IPhoto
Which category does this fit into? Water
What have I learned? The slower the exposure time the more movements become fluid.
















What is the idea? To take a picture to work with photo editing
How is the composition? Tri and surrounding are
How is the light? Soft and natural, shining through semi transparent plastic sheets
What camera did you use? Nikon D3000
What settings were used? Focal Ratio 5.3 and exposure time 1/30
How did you edit the photo if you edited it? Used the Spot Healing Brush Tool to clear any blemishes, the burn and dodge tool to brighten/darken eyes, shadows and teeth.
Which category does this fit into? Photoshop
What have I learned? How to use tools in photoshop.

What is the idea? To capture the water droplets on the spider web
How is the composition? Spider web, water, the background with swans and the ocean.
How is the light? Soft and natural
What camera did you use? Nikon D3000
What settings were used? Focal Ratio 7.1 and exposure time 1/50
How did you edit the photo if you edited it? Enhance tool in IPhoto
Which category does this fit into? water
What have I learned? How to take close up shots of water droplets.
What is the idea? To capture the depth between the Christmas ornaments
How is the composition? Ornaments
How is the light? Bright and synthetic
What camera did you use? Nikon D3000
What settings were used? Focal ratio 5 and exposure time 1/30
How did you edit the photo if you edited it? No editing done
Which category does this fit into? Self-picked theme
What have I learned? To show depth in close up shots.

What is the idea? Use a macro lens to capture the bubbles
How is the composition? Bubles and ring
How is the light? Bright and synthetic
What camera did you use? Canon EOS 550D
What settings were used? Focal ratio 29 and exposure time 1.3
How did you edit the photo if you edited it? No editing done
Which category does this fit into? Water
What have I learned? How to use a macro lens
What is the idea? To take a portrait picture of Silje
How is the composition? Silje and the white walls in the photo stuido
How is the light? Bright and synthetic
What camera did you use? Canon EOS 550D
What settings were used? Focal ratio 8 and exposure time 1/60
How did you edit the photo if you edited it? No editing done
Which category does this fit into? Portrait
What have I learned? How to take portrait pictures.
What is the idea? To take a picture of a clarinet
How is the composition? Clarinet and a table
How is the light? Bright and synthetic
What camera did you use? Canon EOS REBEL T2i
What settings were used? Focal ratio 5.6 and Exposure time 1/160
How did you edit the photo if you edited it? No editing done
Which category does this fit into? Self-picked theme
What have I learned? How to show depth in a picture and take a close up of a clarinet.