Marco G

My photo of the oil refinery has very interesting leading lines and focal point and angel of view . It was amazing that I took this picture from a moving car . My picture contains Balance , all the pipes and smoke and

Sam S.

I think this is one of my better photos because I tried to use a different technique when matting so I could better convey my concept. The idea behind this photograph was defacing facades, therefore I took two different photos, one really posed and starry-eyed with a more harsh one and clashed them together as if it were a broken mirror. This is supposed to illustrate the underlying personality within the subject. The model appears beautiful yet cold, then underneath --what that cracked mirror is revealing-- there is a vulnerable ugly side that is trying to be hidden. When pairing the two I made sure to find pictures that were relatively similar in angle of view --both are face on-- so that there would be a seamless sense of unity and balance when they were in the final composition. Also the effect of the matting creates not only contrast but leading lines that focus into the subject.

Chelsea

I chose this piece for my favorite photo because I not only like looking at this picture I also really enjoyed shooting it. I believe that enjoying the process is just as important as producing a good image and this whole roll was enjoyable. I went out with my mom and we spent the day going around old littleton to get pictures of Contrasting Environments, however this old looks more intriguing than the new. To me this picture has a story, just think about being positioned for decades, think of all the things you would see like generations of people or cars. I think it would be really interesting and I just wanted to capture the story of this beaten rail road track. Also from an artist point of view it has good contrast and value and as I was saying before good composition!

Tiffany W.

I chose this as my best photo because I really liked the overall composition. I like the lines

created by the piano on the accordian, and also the depth of field. there is also good contrast created by the piano, and also between the highlights of the girl, contrasted by the horse. I didn't use rule of thirds in this photo, but I like the angle created by her leaning back, rather than if she was just standing straight up and down. I also like this most because it captures some of my friend Emily's personality, which is really unique.

Tate E.

I choose this piece as my best piece because its the piece I put the most thought into. It actually has a story to it and makes you think. The cropping is different because it cuts off the subject slightly and also positions him at the right side, which utilizes the rule of thirds. The angle of view is aimed slightly down which enhances the feeling of sadness and grief. The large amount of detail in the trees and leaves makes the subject more noticeable because he is less detailed. The lighting was good because it was on a sunny day which luckily increased the contrast in the picture. I think the contrast in the photo is the most successful component in this photo because it creates clarity and makes it feel more real. That is why I believe this is my best photo.

Jeff P

Jeff P

I decided on choosing this piece because, i felt it was probably my most inspirational pieces i have done. I say this because i used very interesting leading lines that allow your eyes to flow to the main focal point of this picture. I also used a great Rule of thirds view and had my picture in the middle and to the left and right of the image.I believe those are my strongest rules of compostion in this photo.
For my principles of design, i would have to say that my contrast is very unique. It has a more light then dark feel to it, but still simbalizes how the room is sort of erie. I also think that the movement of the water shows how timed and how much patience i had for this shot. It shows that even the most ordinary things can be extraordinary.

Jessica L.

I chose this as my best photo because i think it has alot of diffrent techniques in it. I used rule of thirds, anfle of view, and interesting leading lines and focal point. Rule of thirds was used by the focal point (the reflection) being in the top right corner instead of being dead center. My angle of view is interesting because at any other angle i wouldn't have gotten the same reflection that really makes the picture, also mounting it upside down to have the reflection on top adds to the angle makuing the reflection stand out. Then my focal point is interesting becase it is the reflection not the reality and the leading lines are the patterns in the water and also the edge of the water which frames the reflection. I think that contrast is my best principle because it does have the lights and darks but also the contrast of the dark reflection and the light person makes the reflection stand out and gives the picture more principles, and without the contrast none of the other principals would be there.

Keegan G.

I feel that this is my strongest photograph for two reasons. First, in my opinion it has very good contrast and interesting subject matter. Second, it has unique lines that frame the focal point.

Sammy L.

I think this is one one of my best photos because of the interesting angle of view - it is to the side of the dice, as opposed to straight on - and the cropping I did - I was able to cut out unneccessary background detail so that it is easier to see the dice as the focal point. Also, there is a lot of contrast between the black and white dice, as well as the dots on the dice themselves. Finally, the use of a short depth of field and the reflection in the mirror makes the photo more interesting.

Kayla C.

I believe this is one of my strongest photographs that I have taken in Photo II because it captures many of the rules of composition and principle of design. For instance, I was able to use the cropping technique by cropping out a bulk of my sisters arm to focus in more on the foca point, which is her hand. I also feel I did a great job of capturing interesting leading lines because there are leading lines with the brick wall in the background and the water that is running vertically into my sisters hand. This then leads me to my last point that I did a good job capturing movement. I used a short depth of field aperature and a fast shutter speed to get the perfect spot of water hitting my sisters hand and it falling off.

Kayla C.

Montana S.

I really liked taking photos at this park because the concrete circles cast great shadows. I feel like this is one of the best photos I took all semester. I took the portrait photos of my friend Katie because she has a great personality and I thought I would be able to capture that in these photos. I think the contrast in this photo is amazing! I also think I was successful in finding just the right exposure during print processing.

Sarah L.

Brie B.

This is my best photo because it shows a story and shows a part of Justin's personality of being insightful. The cropping takes away the unnecessary details and helps to focus on his face. The side angle of view works in this photo to add to the insight aspect and make the viewer want to see what he sees. The use of leading lines and light add movement and interest. They also lead the eye to Justin's eye, the focal point. In this photograph I used emphasis with the lines and contrast with the lighting. Pattern is also achieved with the bright lines. Overall, this picture is one of my favorite I've taken so far.

Ally C.

Skye

This is my best photo by far, as well as the assignment came off the best roll of film I ever shot. This picture has leading lines through the hair, and her face shape which leads your eye in a circle though out the photo. I used cropping of unnecessary details to get only some of her face. My angle of view is strait on and up close. The principle of design I used most was the use of contrast, there is a distinct difference of blacks and whites. The sun was almost parallel to the ground and this is what made the lighting (blacks and whites) stand out so much.