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Module 6 Retake
In Module 6 our exercise was to retake photos that were taken in the previous module and improve the shot. This was a challenge because sometimes it is difficult to capture that similar image you intended. One of my retakes actually made the original look nicer. However, one of the other retakes was much improved from the original. For this first photo of the portfolio I chose the best one from the set of retakes. The photo I chose was this photo of the Willis Tower from a neighborhood view. It was taken in the early evening before sunset and from the southern side of the tower. It was taken from the Bridgeport neighborhood. I was fortunate to be able to capture this photo on a day that was not so hazy. It had been hazy most days and would have made it difficult to obtain a clear image. In this image I wanted to capture an angle that most individuals are not used to seeing. Most images of the Willis Tower are accompanied with the Chicago skyline. I believe this photo is art because I was able to capture and isolate an iconic building in the city of Chicago but not make it the main focus. Although it is centered and captures the attention of the photo, it does not hide the view of the neighborhood. The line of light poles on left and the line of trees on the right allows the viewer to follow the path down the street toward a red house at the end that sits at the foot of the Willis Tower in this image. The blue sky behind the tower acts as a backdrop to make the building standout. The semi-circle created by the top of the trees around the tower acts as a frame to create an almost frame within a frame effect. This retake was preceded by a similar photo. That photo had some power line obstructions in the image and a little hazy from the many trees that covered the Tower. This required me to locate a better angle. Finding a new angle to avoid the power lines was a bit challenging, however this forced me to try different lenses and forcing me to move around in various directions. I see this view often, but capturing it and being able to view it in this way really allows me to appreciate it much more.
Module 6 Retake
In Module 6 our exercise was to retake photos that were taken in the previous module and improve the shot. This was a challenge because sometimes it is difficult to capture that similar image you intended. One of my retakes actually made the original look nicer. However, one of the other retakes was much improved from the original. For this first photo of the portfolio I chose the best one from the set of retakes. The photo I chose was this photo of the Willis Tower from a neighborhood view. It was taken in the early evening before sunset and from the southern side of the tower. It was taken from the Bridgeport neighborhood. I was fortunate to be able to capture this photo on a day that was not so hazy. It had been hazy most days and would have made it difficult to obtain a clear image. In this image I wanted to capture an angle that most individuals are not used to seeing. Most images of the Willis Tower are accompanied with the Chicago skyline. I believe this photo is art because I was able to capture and isolate an iconic building in the city of Chicago but not make it the main focus. Although it is centered and captures the attention of the photo, it does not hide the view of the neighborhood. The line of light poles on left and the line of trees on the right allows the viewer to follow the path down the street toward a red house at the end that sits at the foot of the Willis Tower in this image. The blue sky behind the tower acts as a backdrop to make the building standout. The semi-circle created by the top of the trees around the tower acts as a frame to create an almost frame within a frame effect. This retake was preceded by a similar photo. That photo had some power line obstructions in the image and a little hazy from the many trees that covered the Tower. This required me to locate a better angle. Finding a new angle to avoid the power lines was a bit challenging, however this forced me to try different lenses and forcing me to move around in various directions. I see this view often, but capturing it and being able to view it in this way really allows me to appreciate it much more.