Monday, April 13, 2015

Select 5




Atomium
1. André Waterkeyn
2. In 1958
3. Belgium
4. You can visit it.
5. Not that i can find
6. It is an enlarged molecule of crystalline iron
7. I picked this sculpture because it looked interesting to me. It looks almost symmetrical but it isn't and that makes it stand out. It reflects its surroundings so it can be seen at night also when the city lights are on. It is also very large standing over 200 meters high.
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La Pedrera

2. built between the years 1906 and 1910


3. Spain

4. You can visit.
5. Not that i can find.
6. It was made to be a house, built for or the married couple Roser Segimon and Pere Milà.
7. I picked this building because the structure seemed abstract. It isn't a normal geometric building. The structure has curves and other statues on it. The rood itself seems like a maze.
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Cubic Houses, Netherlands

2.constructed in 1974
3. Netherlands
4. you can visit.
5. prices are 300,000 Euro
6. they are built to be houses but are built in a unique way.
7. I picked this building because they are unique buildings. My dad had also gone to the Netherlands so its area interested me. The houses are also usually colorful. Their bright colors make them stand out.
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Kansas City Public Library


1. George Ehrlich
2. 1873
3. United states
4. you can visit
5. a cost of $10,000
6. it was a former building used for bank. Then it was later transformed into a library with the beautiful exterior.
7. I picked this building because it is a library but instead of a normal out side it looks like books. There are huge spines of books outlining the outside walls of the building. The colorfulness and creativity made me pick this also.
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Habitat 67

1.by IsraeliCanadian architect Moshe Safdie
2. 1967
3. Canada
4. You can visit.
5. per-unit cost of approximately C$140,000
6. They are uniquely designed apartments.
7. I chose this because i thought they looked cool. The twisting looking shapes make them stand out. The stacked blocks tell you the structure is far from ordinary. Having a seaside residence just adds to the ambiance.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Warm Up - iPhone Photos

1. What is your favorite photo? Either describe it, or figure out a way to post it on your blog.

Shot by Alastair B.

in The Cairngorms, Scotland
2. Does it seem like all of these images could have been taken with a phone?
No, not all.


3. How much do you think the apps some of the photographers used impacted the image?
I thinks the apps impacted lighting, clarity, and overall quality of the photo greatly.


4. List two tips you think might help your own photography with a phone.
Looking where the source of light is coming from and principles of photography.

5. Here is my challenge to you - when you have me again in class (so Tuesday or Wednesday), figure out how to share a photo you took with your phone that shows that you took some care to use the skills you are learning in this class to make better images. Either through composition or by the use of an app to enhance your image.

Action shots






Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Newspaper Design


WarmUp

Why is this part of a wining sports photography portfolio? There is a lot of action and expression in the photo.

What is the shutter speed? 250 or higher considering the waters motion would have to be stopped.

Is this the key moment? Could this have been planned? Yes, and the photographer could've set it up but it does not appear to be set up.

What advanced techniques are present in this photo? Rule of thirds, and balance.