Alecia N
Apples: Photo #1
Objective 3: Elements and Principles of Design
Line: the lines in this photo are curved lines created from the edges of the apples. This adds beauty and elegance to the photo.
Colour: the colour in this photo is coming from the three apples. The first apples red colour stands out more because the green one is directly behind it. The second green apple also brings out the subtle greens in the first apple like the area surrounding the stem. These complimentary colours add interest to the photo.
Shape: the shape in this photo is created by the apples. There are circular shapes created from each apple itself and then there are also circular shapes on each of the apples created from the parts surrounding the stem.
Form: the form in this photo is created by the shadows in the bottom right corner of the apple, it is also created from the reflections on the apples. These shadows and reflections create a 3D look to the apples and make them stand out more. This adds strength to the photo because the main focus point (the first apple) stands out to you more and draws you eye to it.
Space: the space in this photo shows the positive space as the apples and the negative space as the white background. The negative space (white background) makes the apples stand out more, especially the first one. The negative space has no clutter in the background making it simple and making the main focus point the first apple. The first apple is the main focus point but since the positive space continues into the other two apples your eye is drawn around the photo. This makes the photo more interesting and focused on one area.
Objective 4: Lighting: The lighting in this photo is soft, overhead lighting. This makes the photos reflections not as harsh and makes the apples look more natural.
Objective 5: Post Production (ex. dust/spot removal, resize, contrast, white balance, sharpening, borders, etc.)
Corrections/adjustments made:
The main things I did were sharpening to define the edges more and create a crisper look, contrast was done to adjust the light and dark areas, and image resize to post to Flickr.
Objective 6: Critique
I think this photo is strong because of the angle it is at. The repetition of apples draws interest but because the first apple starts in the bottom right corner and then the other apples curve over towards the left and adds interest to the photo. The angle and positioning makes all the difference in this photo and works very well. If I were to take these apple photos again I would place them in better lighting. The lighting in this photo isn’t horrible but if it were natural, window lighting I think it would make the photo pop even more and much more natural and bright looking. This would also make the white background whiter and then make the apples stand out more. Using a different lighting would also remove the purple glare on the first apple, which I think is a bit distracting and unnecessary. Overall I think this photo was very strong because of all the elements used.
Apples: Photo #1
Objective 3: Elements and Principles of Design
Line: the lines in this photo are curved lines created from the edges of the apples. This adds beauty and elegance to the photo.
Colour: the colour in this photo is coming from the three apples. The first apples red colour stands out more because the green one is directly behind it. The second green apple also brings out the subtle greens in the first apple like the area surrounding the stem. These complimentary colours add interest to the photo.
Shape: the shape in this photo is created by the apples. There are circular shapes created from each apple itself and then there are also circular shapes on each of the apples created from the parts surrounding the stem.
Form: the form in this photo is created by the shadows in the bottom right corner of the apple, it is also created from the reflections on the apples. These shadows and reflections create a 3D look to the apples and make them stand out more. This adds strength to the photo because the main focus point (the first apple) stands out to you more and draws you eye to it.
Space: the space in this photo shows the positive space as the apples and the negative space as the white background. The negative space (white background) makes the apples stand out more, especially the first one. The negative space has no clutter in the background making it simple and making the main focus point the first apple. The first apple is the main focus point but since the positive space continues into the other two apples your eye is drawn around the photo. This makes the photo more interesting and focused on one area.
Objective 4: Lighting: The lighting in this photo is soft, overhead lighting. This makes the photos reflections not as harsh and makes the apples look more natural.
Objective 5: Post Production (ex. dust/spot removal, resize, contrast, white balance, sharpening, borders, etc.)
Corrections/adjustments made:
The main things I did were sharpening to define the edges more and create a crisper look, contrast was done to adjust the light and dark areas, and image resize to post to Flickr.
Objective 6: Critique
I think this photo is strong because of the angle it is at. The repetition of apples draws interest but because the first apple starts in the bottom right corner and then the other apples curve over towards the left and adds interest to the photo. The angle and positioning makes all the difference in this photo and works very well. If I were to take these apple photos again I would place them in better lighting. The lighting in this photo isn’t horrible but if it were natural, window lighting I think it would make the photo pop even more and much more natural and bright looking. This would also make the white background whiter and then make the apples stand out more. Using a different lighting would also remove the purple glare on the first apple, which I think is a bit distracting and unnecessary. Overall I think this photo was very strong because of all the elements used.