Composition [ not finished; need more pictures ]

Curved Lines

Shutter: 1/25, Aperture: f/3.2, Max Aperture: f/3.2, Focal Length: 4.6mm, ISO Speed: 80

This picture is kind of blah to me.  There's simply no other word to use for it; the fabric reflected too much light and there's a bit of a glare on the right side.  I wouldn't even retake this photo, I dislike it so much; however, it is a good example of curved lines, with both the design on the fabric and the waviness of the curtain.

Rules Of Thirds [focus = leaf and dew]

Shutter: 1/25, Aperture: f/8.0, Max Aperture: f/3.2, Focal Length: 4.6mm, ISO Speed: 80

It was around six in the morning when I took this photo and let me just say this; I was not happy to be awake.  When I first saw the picture, I hated it.  The grass looked yellow on the camera screen and the rest of it was dark.  I didn't even see much dew on it before I blew it up on the computer.  Then, I fell in love with it.  The only thing I would change if I would redo this picture is have there be more dew and less shadows. 

Horizontal Lines

Shutter: 1/25, Aperture: f/3.2, Max Aperture: f/3.2, Focal Length: 4.6mm, ISO Speed: 80

I'm not a fan of this photo, but it's a good example of both horizontal and vertical lines.  If I were to retake this photo, I would do it from an angle and have more natural light on the bricks, since the flash of my camera caused a glare.

Vertical Lines

Shutter: 1/80, Aperture: f/3.2, Max Aperture: f/3.2, Focal Length: 4.6mm, ISO Speed: 80

To be frank, this is one of my favorite pictures.  I could sit and stare at it for hours; I'm extremely proud of it.  The way the photo bends in the background and blurs, but the melting frost stands out in defined detail.  This picture had no complications; the only thing I would change is how dark the bottom right corner is.

Open Theme

Open Theme

Shutter: 1/320, Aperture: f/8.0, Max Aperture: f/3.2, Focal Length: 4.6mm, ISO Speed: 80

The placement of the clouds and where the trees come in contact with the sky made this picture ideal for the day.  The sun wasn't in the way and it wasn't interfering with the lighting of my picture.  The green of the trees weren't as bright as I'd hoped, however.  If I were to take this picture, again, I would try and get the camera to set so it was brighter on the leaves. 

Shutter: 1/25, Aperture: f/8.0, Max Aperture: f/3.2, Focal Length: 4.6mm, ISO Speed: 80 

I find antiques an intriguing thing to photography.  The old cherry red wood gave the photo a touch that I couldn't see through the lens, but I like the effect of it.  Originally, there was a lot of blur on the edges of the photo, so I cut it down and made it a little brighter.  If I were to take this photo, again, I would make sure there was more natural light in the image. 

Shutter: 1/200, Aperture: f/4.2, Max Aperture: f/3.2, Focal Length: 7.7mm, ISO Speed: 80

Before I went back and fixed the saturation and contrast, the picture was really bright.  It was over-exposed and there weren't enough shadows to the leaves.  Also, before I cropped the photo, the background was cluttered, making the picture a huge failure in my book.  If I were to redo this photo, I would position the camera further to the left and try to expose it correctly. 

Shutter: 1/60, Aperture: 1/4.5, Max Aperture: 1/3.2, Focal Length: 8.8, ISO Speed: 80

Personally, this is one of my favorite pictures.  Usually, I'm not too fond of some of the photos I take, but my dog is particularly photogenic.  The only thing I would change is the background; if I were to redo this photo, I would take it with natural light, instead of artificial. 

Shutter: 1/30, Aperture: f/3.9, Max Aperture: f/3.2, Focal Length: 6.7mm, ISO Speed: 80

I suppose this photo isn't so bad, but I would retake it in a more mellow setting, like in the grass or in a cleaner cage.  Also, I would try and get the shadow off of the bottom half of the photo. 

September 12th, 2013

Photo by Mark Graf

Winter is overwhelming, as are the feelings this photo brings.  Looking at this photo reminds me of my past, something I'm not necessarily proud of.  Still, that shot is priceless; it's something I would buy and hang in my home.

September 12th, 2013

Photo by Clint Losee

Winter photos are always my favorite and they remind me that in the end, everything dies.

September 12th, 2013

Photo by Cody Duncan

I have yet to see a photo like this and it's interesting to watch.  It makes me feel like there's something beyond just this scenery, in the photo.  It also reminds me of a burial scene in a movie I watched, called Legends of the Fall.

September 12th, 2013

Photo by Alexander S. Kunz

Portraits say a lot about a person and the fact that this man isn't even looking at the camera is interesting.  It gives off this sad idea of the photo; he's been spending his time, all his life, playing guitar and making himself happy . . . but he doesn't seem truly happy.

September 11th, 2013

Photo by Alex Filatov

It's interesting to see the picture reflected in the water.  Also, the fact that the picture was taken without the sun showing is different.  Usually, the pictures I see are ones with the sun in the corner or in the middle of the screen, reflecting some kind of light straight into the lens.

September 10th, 2013

Photography by Ken Dobson

This photo reminded me of when I would spend the summers with my younger brother and he would want to watch Cars every night before bed.  I haven't seen him in over two years so it was nice to have those memories brought back.

September 5th, 2013

Photo taken by Matthias Wassermann

The movement around the people tells you that there's more going on than the couple realizes, because they're focusing on just each other.  They're happy and seem somewhat free in each other's arms.  You can see the love she looks at him with and I can relate on such a deep level with it.  The photo is extraordinary. 

September 5th, 2013

Photo taken by Matthias Wassermann

The lighting in the photo is obviously natural; the fog lets off a colder feeling to the photo.  It makes me think horror movie and reminds me of The Fog.  

September 5th, 2013

Photo taken by Patty Lin

The angle this photo was taken at shows a different perspective than most.  It's close up and gives the idea that there's a different world out there; it's small, miniscule.  Something about it makes me wonder what might be going on in the cracks of the earth, what could be happening beneath the surface we walk upon.

September 4th, 2013

Photo taken by Richard Murphy

This photo has a dark kind of theme to it.  When I looked at it, the first thing I thought about was drowning; in my head, I could practically feel the water drenching me and forcing it's way into my lungs.  It's a dark photo, somewhat reminding me of the cold, wet seasons of the year.