Final Image

Final Piece

 This is my final image that I chose. I love this image because throughout this project I've been thinking about intrinsic value towards nature. I like the fact that the sun is bursting around the side of the leaf and it creates this stunning image, that is so simple yet unbelievably effective.

This year in photography I have learned so much about photos and how by just thinking about positioning and lighting you can get an unbelievably beautiful image. I've learned how to compose an image to rule of thirds and how to use the sun to my advantage. I've found out that with a good quality camera that i can capture good photos when on my own.
I also have learned about how photography came to be and the history of it. Its amazing to think what cameras used to be like and how they are now.

If i could go back I would do more darkroom photos than off a Digital SLR because I would like to test my skill and see if i could pull it off effectively.

Evaluation of Wanted Poster

Evaluation of wanted poster.

If i could go back and do it again i would have got a picture of only my face and foun some better text to write wanted and reward in. Im still happy with it but theres little things i would change. I would not have burned the texture image so much but i don't think thats a big problem. I would have also liked to have something on the paper im holding up.

Overall though i am happy at how it turned out because it looks professional and real.

Wanted Poster

I made this photo on photoshop and ill take you through how i did it.

First of all i had to go and get a camera out and go into the studio and get a few pictures. Once i got back to the computer i flicked through the pictures and picked my favorite image to use.
Once i had selected it i then imported it into photoshop and began editing it.
I first of all went on google and searched for a texture that i wanted. I looked for old paper from wanted posters and found this one. The texture was a very weak and not very strong image so i used the burn tool to really make it stand out and look old and warn. After that i imported the picture into it and blended the corners in into the picture but it never worked as i would have licked it.

After that i added the text in and it was done. I exported it as a jpeg and uploaded it.

Contact Sheey

These are images i took the other day, they are the images i went out searching for that have intrinsic value. The connection i was looking for was the bond between the leaves and the branch. I only took a few pictures but most of them i was happy with. Some where not as good but i have put it in anyway so that you can see every picture i took and not just all the best one.

My favourite one is the 'IMG_1525' as i really like the the way the sun is shinning behind the leaf and causing it to bust around the side creating a lovely effect that works really nicely. This is also a good picture because it has really nice rules of third and depth of field. The colours on this one are also very vibrant and a compliment to the image. 

Rules of third

This is a second example of rules of third. This one is better because it actually has the lines on to show you where the owl is positioned on the image. Its very effective and fancy looking.

Rules of third

This is a classic rules of thirds image, as you can see if you scale up the image into rules of third you would see the dog is over towards the right side. This makes the shot look better and give more of a professional look. The shot is  a very good example of it thats why i have used it.

Setting up your shot

Setting up your shot:

Photographing light trails is not difficult – it’s as simple as finding virtually any road with cars going down it once the sun goes down. But getting a shot that grabs attention means putting a little more thought into choosing your location, thinking about timing and framing your image. Here are a few tips on how to set your shot up:

• Timing/Light – one might think that the middle of the night is the best time for light trail photography (and it can be) – however one very effective time to do it is just as the sun is going down (just before and after). If you shoot at this time you’ll not only capture light from cars, but ambient light in the sky which can add atmosphere to your shots. You also might find that earlier in the evening you get a little more ‘action’ in your shot with more cars and even the movement of people through your shot.
• Creative Perspectives – some of the most effective light trail shots that I’ve taken and seen from others were taken from perspectives other than at the height of a normal person standing up. Get down low or find a place looking down on your scene that will create an unusual angle.
• Location – the most obvious thing with location is that you’ll need it to be somewhere near a road – however there’s more to think about than that. Choose a location that adds interest to the shot in some way. This might be one where there are well lit buildings along the road, one where multiple roads merge together to create light trails in different directions, on the bend of a road so that the trails sweep through the image, near a roundabout so the trails create circular shapes, in the middle of dual carriageways (on a triaffic island) so that you get traffic coming in two directions etc.
• Framing – the normal ‘rules’ of composition apply in this type of photography. Images need some sort of point/s of interest, the rule of thirds can be applied effectively, draw the eyes into your image using lines smartly, foregounds and backgrounds should add to and not distract from the image.

Reference: http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-shoot-light-trails#ixzz1pku8NG00

How to do Light Trails

How to do light trails..

Equipment need when shooting light trails:

There is not just one particular type of camera and kit that you’ll need to capture light trails – however it is important to have a camera that allows you to have some control over exposure settings – particularly those that allow you to choose longer shutter speeds. This means you need a camera that has the ability to shoot in either full manual mode and/or shutter priority mode (something that all DSLRs and many point and shoot cameras have).

You’ll also need a tripod (or some other way to making your camera completely still) as you’ll be shooting with long shutter speeds which will make shooting handheld pretty much impossible.

Not essential but helpful to have with you are lens hoods (to help block lens flare from ambient lights), remote shutter release cables or wireless remote controls, patience and some warm clothes if you’re going out on a chilly night.

Reference:http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-shoot-light-trails#ixzz1pktXEO1u

Light Trails - Image

This is another picture taken the same way we took the first but this time we set a flash off at the start, so it lights the room and still shows the led lights that we draw with. Its another very cool and abstract way of doing it but the only problem with this is its also out of focus.

Light Trails - Me

My Light Trails..

This is my first attempt to do a light trail. I set the camera settings to manual and changed the exposure to 15 seconds. I stood still and got someone to hit the capture button and then draw around me. We used a red led light and the flash light off my camera to draw the halo around my head. This is a very effective way to do this but the only problem is focusing in the dark, because I left auto focus on when they tried to take the picture it jumped into a different place, Therefore making it out of focus.

Example of Light Trails

Light Trails..

 This is a picture of light trails. First thing you see is the very bright and vibrant colours that make this certain picture stand out. Its easy to tell this picture is of something that spins around in  360*. this will have been done using a Digital SLR. the person will have put the exposure time up to something like 10 seconds and this is how they've got this effect.

I found this image at...     http://iskin.co.uk/wallpapers/imagecache/1440x900/light_trails.jpg

NCFE Photography

NCFE Photography

Tutor: Ashley Leach Media National Diploma Level 3 Year 1

To Do List UNIT 1 (DEVELOPING SKILLS)

Create1pagespreadon5ofthefollowingtopics. Thesemustincludea written description of the technique or method, 3 found photographic examples of the technique or method used, 2 - 3 of your own photographs exploring the technique or method used and a written evaluation of the positives and negatives to the technique or method.

Depth of Field

Rule of Thirds Alternative Compositions Light Trails Pin Hole Digital File Hacking Photogrammes Studio Lighting Dark room Processing Shutter Speed

The Brief UNIT 2

Explore one of the following concepts within your photography. Use a number of the photographic techniques and methods you have learnt withinthepastunittoprogressyourunderstandingoftheconcept. You need to explore visual representations of your thoughts and feelings by creating mind maps, mood boards and research into and around relevant artists. The three concepts are:

Concepts

Intrinsic Autonomous Redundant

Research UNIT 2 (DEVELOPING RESEARCH)

You need to produce the following within your sketchbook or portfolio:

• 1 in depth mind map on each of the 3 concepts. • 1 mood board on the selected concept. • A written description of your proposed outline for investigation

•Research into 3 relevant artists and/or contextual references that support and correlate your themes and ideas.

Idea Progression UNIT 3 (DEVELOPING IDEAS)

• A developmental and progressive photograph shoot of only 36 photographs that document your idea progression.

• Your 36 photographs need to be presented as a contact sheet with annotation on a selection of your strongest and weakest photographs.

• A written mid point evaluation outlining the process so far. This also need to highlight possible routes forward into your next and final photo shoot.

• A final refined photo shoot of 36 photographs with clear and defined intentions. This also need to be presented in a contact sheet with descriptive annotation on.

Final Selection UNIT 3 (FINAL PRESENTATION)

• A final selection of your image/s that explore comprehensively and explicitly your chosen concept.

• Thepresentationofworkisuptoyou. Exploredifferentmethodsand choose one that really highlights your photographic work and your skills.

Evaluation UNIT 3 (EVALUATION)

• Youneedtoproduceawrittenevaluationspanningfromthebeginning stages (methods and techniques) to the final presentation of your selectedphotographs. Consider;yourjourneythroughoutthisunit,the methods and techniques learnt, your idea progression, your final photo shootsandfinalselectionandpresentationofphotographywork. Also include, likes, dislikes, future practice and how this has fed back into your media course.