The following image is one I took in San Juan Puerto Rico lats summer, I love the how the motion in this picture almost comes to life, the lines of the waves give it contrast and it almost seems like the water is fading into he sand and land.

-Melissa G

The following image is another one of San Juans beach. I love how the land takes over the picure and water just serves as an alternate. It almost looks like the water is fading into the clouds.

-Melissa G

Introduction to Photography Fall 2010: Puerto Rico

Introduction to Photography Fall 2010: Puerto Rico: "Here is a picture I took in San Juan Puerto Rico last summer. The water makes a contrast in which it almost fades into the sand and land. Th..."

Maggie's Photos

This photo was taken in Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain when my mom visited me while I was studying abroad in Spain this past semester.

 

I chose to focus in on two separate parts because even though they are in the same photograph, they are two completely different images and it demonstrates how one photo can capture so many different things at once. 

Maggie M.

This is a photo of an old stone market place in a town we visited on vacation. I zoomed in on the arch as a frame, framing the arches on the other side, and got a closer look at the sun glinting off the bike.

Anne M

Hannah's Photos

This is a photo while I was in South Dakota visiting my grandparents about 2 years ago. When I was little I always loved looking for Prairie Dogs. This photo has one in it, but you have to look really hard in the first image to see it.

Although this is a simple picture there's still a lot going on. I photographed the side of a building in an alley and then went closer and captured the transition from simple plaster to exposed brick. I like the color contrasts in both photos.

-Drew

Jessie's Pictures

I took this picture and I put the original picture but I what I did was zoomed in on a building that kind the center of attention and this was similar to what Professor Wilson was saying how you have a big picture and when you zoom in you have something totally different.

Light and Shadow - Bricks

This is another photo taken by a friend at home. The repetition of the bricks are interrupted by the shadow of the person's feet and the lines of a grill. -Liza F.

Compositional Photographs

I chose this photograph because it represents the rule of thirds and demonstrates taking a photograph from a different angel.

I chose this one because it represents shadows and lines.

Maggie M.

My Hood

This is an aerial picture of my home town in Hanover, New Hampshire. It is extremely sentimental, and shows the beauty of the area on a pleasant summer day. -Connor M.

Lighthouse

Here is a picture that I have had a poster of in my room since I was a child. I love the contrast between the power and violence of the wave with the soothing effect that water has. I've always wondered if the man got washed away as well... -connor m.

This shows the rule of thirds with the main focus on the right side.

This photo shows pattern and repetition.

This photo show the rule of thirds and flows from the top left to bottom right

This photo show pattern and repetition with both the bolts and the metal ridges.

Kayak Picture

This is a picture from a beach in Massachusetts. I love the focus of the red kayak in the lower part of the photo, giving depth to the couple in the background.

Roof Picture

This is a photo I took of a roof in Shanghai, China. I loved the vertical leading lines.

Leading Lines

I chose this photo because there are two sets of leading lines. The obvious one being in the middle of the image drawing the view towards the horizon. The second set starts in the bottom middle and leads to the left, drawing attention to the train car.
Nick Noel

light & shadow

So I chose this photo for a few reasons. It shows a good use of light and shadow. I love guitars and this picture really kind of spoke to me.
Nick Noel

Nature At Its Best-Jessie

I chose this image because of the pathway and because how beautiful it is. Light and shadow are definitely presented in this image.

This image is beautiful. It shows how lighting has on the water along with the repeating patterns of the water pouring over (water fall).

Rule of Thirds; Light/Shadow; Horizontal line

This is my first picture I took in Ohio. I didn't know any about the rule of thirds, but it seems playing here.

This is my favorite picture I took at beach in San Diego (I was staying there for two years). Shadow and horizontal are presented, which is probably why it makes me more nostalgic than other pictures I took in San Diego.

-Edward Takahashi

Mountains Beyond Mountains

This image is interesting because although it doe not follow the rule of thirds, it does show incredible symmetry and a great use of light (and shadow/reflection from the lake beneath). This image creates depth and is fun to look at since it can be turned upside down and is difficult to tell which side is up!

-Lauren S.

Framed

This image is a great example of the use of 3rds and takes the eyes from the left bottom corner to the top right corner. It also includes "framing with a frame" and also creates some depth with the angle used.
-Lauren S.

Brick by Brick

This image is bricks drying in the African sun. It is unique because it shows horizontal (and vertical lines), as well as a patterns and symmetry of the exact replicas of the bricks. Finally, it is a great representation of the use of light and shadows.

Nick's Photos

I chose some of my favorite travel pictures I've taken over the years and applied the concepts we've learned thus far. If you click the photos, they should show in full size:

ACROPOLIS

The framing is what I think it most important in creating space here. With the rock in the lower left, you can tell the height and angle from which the photo was taken and position everything in relation to it. The hills in the background create a horizon line that we've been socialized to appreciate in aesthetically-pleasing photographs.

MUSEE D'ORSAY

I really love the lines here. The curve of the ceiling contrasted by the grid lines of the walls and exhibits creates an interesting dynamic in my eye. I also like the tunnel affect seen when looking at the clock.

COLOSSEUM

The colors are my favorite part of this photo. I also like the curved lines again, this time made by the building's exterior lines. The light is pleasing here, too, as the unnatural light creates its own shadows and highlights while the natural light of sundown creates another.

EIFFEL TOWER

The rule of thirds is in play here. The boat in the bottom left also serves as a balance to the large Eiffel Tower on the right, I think, and the bridge is a nice finishing touch. The boat also leads the eye in that lower left to upper right motion that our eye naturally takes. The fact that so much sky is taking up space shows the prominence of the monument, as does the angle of being below - much like when a threatening character is shown from this angle in a movie.

TOP OF THE ROCK

Taken from the observation deck at the Rockefeller Building, the vertical lines create that energy despite the streets being rather empty. The speed of the lights from the cars contribute to that feeling, too. Maybe this is my inner 6 year old nerd coming out but I feel like this is Batman perched on a building looking down at Gotham.

PIAZZA NAVONA

The symmetry here is what hits me first and most, and causes me to notice all the patterns. I also like the shadows caused by the light source on the underneath of the architectural elements. The angle again creates a threatening mood; and the cross at the top center could play into that interpretation.

"Lonley"

I chose this photo because I think it is a good example that draws the eye from the lower left to the upper right.  The rule of thirds is shown along the horizon which divides the photo into thirds. - Adam

Vertical lines

Vertical lines and repeating patterns with disruptive horizontal patterns - Adam

Rule of Thirds; Texture; Shadows, Repetition, and Horizontal Lines

I chose this photo because it displays the simple rule of thirds.  I am drawn to the vibrant colors and the clear frontal object contrasted against the blurred objects in the background.

I chose this photo because it displays texture.  I think it's interesting to think about how this object looks compared to what it actually is.

I chose this photo because it displays shadows, repetition, and horizontal lines.  I love the relaxing energy this photo gives off when looking at it.

-Hannah

Lines and Rule of Thirds

I think that this picture uses the different directions of the lines with the strings and the flowers well. the varying lines that are made by the string are contrasted by the horizontal lines made by the flowers and I think it gives the photo a unique aesthetic.

I think that this photo has a good use of the rule of thirds. The brides face is in one of the focal points and the negative space around the couple is very interesting and important and it tells a story. 

-Katie Smith

Horizontical and vertical lines

This photo is interesting to me because of the symmetry that exists in the ceiling, walls, and doors at the end perspective of the photo. I also like how the light reflects onto the floor from the ceiling. The lines become slowly circular closer to the center of the photograph, an effect of the architectural lines in perspective. -Lauren M.

photo from http://yering.com/cpa/htm/htm_article_detail.asp?article_id=17&page_id=69

Shadow and framing

I love this photo. The romance seems palpable in the image. I like that the shadow leaves the figures faceless, maybe to imply it could be anyone's sweet moment. I also liked the framing - the rule of thirds is in perfect use here. -Lauren M.

photo from http://www.fotothing.com/photos/332/332025ee2c057f451188b4eb7e095617.jpg

Horizontal Lines and Repetition/Texture

The horizontal lines of the water, shore, and streaks of clouds evoke a very peaceful feeling. I really like the way the boat interrupts the lines directly under the sun.

I really like the way the repetition of the leaves naturally brings focus to the ladybug, and how the fuzzy texture of the leaves contrasts with the smooth shell of the bug.

--Anne