Assignments

__**//Critiquing A Photo //**__ Critique a minimum of 3 photos. Please include the url address and write a paragraph answering some of the questions below. - Look for elements of composition, contrast, over-all presentation, clarity of subject, special effects, and other technical details - Personal subjective feelings, aesthetic appeal and how the photograph affects one as the viewer are important to an effective critique. - Include other ideas that will help to improve the work of the photographer.
 * Criteria**

PHOTO #1 []

I liked how its very simplistic. The background colours are blurred so you can see the main focus point. This photo made me feel simple and relaxed. There was almost a citrusy feeling to this (weird...) possibly because there were greens and oranges. I really like how is so simplistic, yet if you look closly, its quite complex. The bark is very detailed, and the twigs are really curly. The background contrasted the forground nicely, because it brought out the colour of the orange moss/bark/mold, and also the leaves. The picture is calming, and reminds you about the simple things in life.

PHOTO#2 []

This photo looks like it is split in to 5 blocks- each with its own colour group. The image is very clear. I think this image represents freedom. Its so brilliant how the lines on the mountain are so defiant. The darker mountain that's covered with trees looks demanding, but it contrasts the snow capped mountain nicely. The green trees pop out against the darker forest covered mountain. This photo ties together shadow and light. (The dark, forest mountain has shadows, and the snowy mountain is very bright.) This place looks pristine, serene and it brings a sense of tranquility and belonging.

PHOTO#3 [] //(if multiple photos are displayed, I am describing the last one with the mountains, tree tops and purple sky)//

This photo is beautiful.The colour blends are very warm. When I look at this photo, it feels humid because the sun's glare isn't very bright, its a little muted.The silhouettes gave a tropical, breezy feeling.The clouds gave a brilliant, billowy, soft texture, and the clouds stood out, yet blended in. The photo felt adventurous and protected because the shot was clearly a high shot. This photo felt victorious, and the blend of the sunset colours were truly gorgeous. I think this photo portrayed the phrase "I won the battle" I believe the stunning sunset was a reward for winning that battle. I like how the photographer didn't darken the silhouettes because I could see a bit of texture in the mountains and it gave the photo so much more detail. I love how there are so many layers fading into the distance, so the ending of the mountains is not abrupt. This photo is detailed and stunning.

Mrs. Pantel's comments:

You have touched on the criteria requested. I like how you expressed how you felt in the first photo. I would have liked you to describe the 5 blocks in the second photo. THe second photo almost seemd surreal to me. Your third photo is described beautifully and I got an image of what it might look like even before I clicked on the link.