Unit 3 Activity 4

The images above are examples of shallow depth of field.  The photographer's use of the aperture focuses on the main subject in a close-up and detail manner. The first image above, showing the weed captured by Jonathan Eger, really focuses on the detail and soft colors of the weed or dandelion. The other image of the flower, by Greg Jordan, focuses on the soft colored purple petals, the orange of the pollen, and the blurred background to put even more focus on the main subject.

 

 

Large depth of field is taken to make the viewer believe they are actually standing and looking at the scenery of the ocean or the field of hay, which is displayed in the images above. The first image,  captured by Ben Weston, is a wonderful example of large depth of field because the sky, the forest, and the path seem to go on with no end. This lets the viewer think they are seeing everything possible in the image. The second image, captured by Simon Mackie, is another example of great depth of field. It allows the viewer's mind to wonder what could be on the other side of the island and past the forest while also showing a great deal of the ocean and land.

 

 

Unit 3 Activity 3

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These photographs above are images that were taken of the light source.  These photographs could have been taken by many different light meters. I believe the photographer, for the image with the candle, used a reflected metering. A reflected metering reads the intensity of light reflecting off the object and may vary according to the variances in tonality, color, contrast, background, surface, or shape. Also. I think the photographer, for the image with the hand, used a color measurement of ambient light meter. ambient light refers to a continuous source of light falling on the subject, such as day light. When the light consists of a single color temperature the meter is generally held facing the main light source and as close to the source as possible. Both of these examples are perfect when referring to pictures catering the light source and using meters in various ways.

Unit 3 Activity 2

 



This picture captured by Alex Betonio is an example of a single light source. The light is hitting the child's face approximately at a 45 degree angle giving a shadow on a small portion of the child's face. Becuase of this, the single light source gives a sense of depth and emotion to the picuture.

 

 

 

This picture captured by Josh Lynn is an example of a multiple light source. As you can see, there are numerous areas of light around the picture. The different light sources include the dimming sun in the background, the lights on the car, and the light shining on the newly-weds. These various light sources focuses your attention and interest to the photograph as well as adds depth.
 

Unit 3 Activity 1: Lighting

Unit 3 Activity 1
Examples of hard lighting...
 
The pictures above are examples of hard light photography. Hard lighting is casted to bring shadows and form to the picture. It sharpens the shadows and emphasizes the texture in the photograph. It also dramatizes all the details in the photograph giving off a strong emotion or meaning. The picture on the left by Jim Harmer shows the intensity between the man and the women and accentuates all the details in the photograph including small, strangling strains of the women's hair. The picture on the right by Gabriele Caretti displays great contrast in the photograph; although it's not a natural hard lighitng like the sun, it is an artificial lighting by the structure.

Examples of soft lighting...

The pictures above, one by Matthew Graham (picture on the left) and one by Little Sprout Photography (picture on the right), are examples of soft lighting. Soft lighting is used in artificial lighting and natural lighting. Unlike hard lighting it gives a soft, delicate look. The details are not as strong and the texture appears more smooth and almost belended. The emotion of the soft lighting is more comfortible and fragile. In addition, the form subject in soft lighting is less intense and appears more silky.