Photography is considered an art form; this is why we have assessment
principals that help us gain more knowledge about each photo. Many of these
principals we use with all forms of art. Consider texture as an example, we don’t
just use the concept of texture when it comes to textiles or sculpture. Texture
is something that can be seen, as well as felt. When you look at a photograph,
you can see how smooth or rough and object would be. These aspects give us a
fifth sense that can make us feel like we are there inside the photograph.
Photo By: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Year Taken: 1896
Principle 1: Use of Lines. The use of lines makes it so that the eye is brought to the
woman. The horizontal line of the
fireplace mantle and the vertical line of the wall bump out. It draws the viewers’
attention to the center where the woman sits.
Principle 2: Background Complements.In the background there are many pictures on the mantle, and
collectibles off to the side. It gives it just enough essence of a loved family
home, without being too cluttered. The background is in focus as well as the foreground,
creating depth of where all the objects are placed.
Principle 3: Exposure Time. With this photo being taken in 1896 we know that it was very
difficult to obtain a photo without any blurs. The exposure time would have
taken up to ten minutes making it a very long time to sit and pose for the
picture to be taken. This was an example of great success with a slow shutter speed,
creating a stone like subject placed in the center of the room.
Why I chose this photo: First of all this photo was taken of
a female, by a female. In the late 1800’s as we all know woman has a specific
role to be home makers. Their jobs were to look after the children and take
care of the house. The subject of the photo even as beautiful as she is is
showing a slight mescaline side of smoking and drinking by the fire as she
relaxes. As busy as she most likely was it showed me that she can still do
things that would be looked down upon by her husband, and yet still be an
elegant and strong woman while doing it.
Photo By: Tampa Bay Times
Year Created: 1925
Principle 1: Rule of Thirds: The photographer used a horizontal way of
using the rule of thirds. They made it so that Babe and the munchkins had sky,
crowd, and field showing. This time the center of the photo was directly in the
center.
Principle 2:Use of Shadows: The way shadows were used in this photograph
shows that it was a beautiful sunny day. The dugout and under the willow trees
gave off dark shady parts to the point where it was almost black. And from the
angle of the sun some of the men’s feet in the dugout were completely in light.
Principle 3:Depth of Field: Babe and the little people are clear and in
focus, however the crowed is in all different resolutions. The men further to
the left, under the trees are unrecognizable. Where all the men directly above
the dugout you can make out their faces pretty well.
Why I chose this photo: With a family love for baseball and
a personal love for the movie The wizard
of oz this is a perfect balance of the two. This picture shows the caring
nature that Babe Ruth had. Even though he is the greatest player ever to live
he never let fame get in the way of his true passion for the sport. here he is showing future cast munchkins how to properly hold a bat.
Photo By: Jassi Oberai
Year Created: 2013
Principle 1:Texture: In this photograph there are many different
textures present. Most is in the form of fabric clothing and head pieces. Each shirt
and scarf wraps differently to create different textures; also some of the
clothing looks wet creating a heavy look to it.
Principle 2:Is the Image Color or Black and White?: As you can see this
image has a variety of intense warm colors. With the photo being taken in 2013
he had a choice to edit this picture into a black and white version, but
honestly who would? I believe they chose to take this picture in the first
place to capture vibrant colored powder.
Both with it still in the air, and it soaked into pedestrians clothing.
Principle 3: Subject’s Expression: every man in this photo looks very
calm and serine. There is a sense of peace over the crowd, with not one pair of
eyes looking toward the camera.
Why I chose this photo: The first thing that grabbed my
attention was all of the obvious color. There are no words that can describe
the intensity and brilliance of the mixture of colors. It also made me think of
cultural experiences In India where they use these bright colored powders to celebrate.
Over all it is captivating and shows me different aspects of culture.
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