Shape Assignment

This is a photo of leaves in a clear puddle. The shapes in this photo are organic shapes. The photo portrays asymmetry, which gives it an off- centered look. I like the colors in this photo and how they tie together in different shades of brown and yellow. I also like the different textures of the leaves and how the water gives it a nice reflection and ripple affect. I also like how some of the leaves are blurry while the main subject, the leaf with the seed is clear and focused.

This is a bugs eyed view picture of a tree in Tanner Springs Park. This image is an example of organic shape. The photo portrays radial balance. I like this photo because of the contrast between the white background and the black branches. The different sizes of branches gives the photo more interest and appeal to the eye.

Diptychs and Triptychs

These are two photos of spider webs in my yard. I like how they look together, they seem to correlate. I like how it is in black and white, it gives the diptych more eerie.  I like the light berries in the upper photo, it gives more tint to the black and white. The water droplets in the lower photo give more interest to the image.

These are two photos of my piano. I like the shadow that the black keys give, to make a triangular shape that is added to composition. I also like how the keys on the left photo are aged, they make the diptych more interesting. Another factor that gave the image more appeal is that the keys are flipped so there is a balance in black space and white space.

These are two photos of the same lamp in downtown Portland.

This is a collection of a light in Tanner Springs park. I like this image first because of how interesting the light is, I have never seen one like it. I also like this image because of the different perspectives of the same light. The left photo shows how big it is, the middle photo shows the different circles with the yellow light, and the right photo shows a different angle of the circles. When I first saw the light, I thought it looked pretty ugly and out of place. However, with these different angles, it makes for an interesting image.

This is a collection of "Bensen bubblers"water fountains in downtown Portland. I like how all the different photos are distinct angles of the same subject. It gives more diversity to the triptych. This is my favorite image in this bunch. I like the color scheme and how all of the pictures connect to the next.

Best Color Photos

Grid Project

This grid is a combination of graffiti from all over downtown Portland. I like it because it is a different idea that not many people used. I also like the use of colors, and how there are a wide variety of designs. Some of the photos were edited to show more vibrant colors, and some I made black and white to contrast. I think this contrast also makes it a powerful grid.

Jacob Reese Photography

This photo was taken by Jacob Reese. It shows eleven workers having there lunch hundreds of feet in the air. I really like this photo because the black and white makes it a stronger, more powerful image then if it was in color. I also like that the subject is almost centered, with the city buildings below them. The buildings look very small, which shows us how far up they really are. I find it interesting that there is a wire that is separating one person from the group, the only person looking at the camera. This gives the photo a mysterious aspect, which is backed up by the fog surrounding all of the workers. I think that this is a very successful photo, and I really enjoy the style of the photos taken Jacob Reese.

My 3 Favorite Photos

This is my favorite picture. It was taken on our walk to Washington Park.  It is an example of a close up.  I really like the lighting in this picture, along with the circles of confusion. These aspects of the photo makes it powerful. I also like the contrasting colors, the reddish-pink rose and the greenish-yellow grass and stems in the background.

This photo is an example of using foreground elements. It is a water fountain in Washington Park. I enjoy how their is a reflection of my camera and my hands. This makes the photo more interesting and appealing to the eye. I also like that the background is blurry while the fountain is in sharp focus. I also enjoy the lighting in this one.

This photo is an example of diagonal lines, as well as birds eye view. This was taken on the top of a slide, looking back down at the stairs. I like the contrasting colors in this. Red and blue with a little yellow make up the primary colors. There are also leading lines with the rails, leading down to the brown bark chips. I also enjoy how the end of each step has a shadow, making a diagonal line, like an edge of a triangle.

Framing Slideshow

This slideshow is a preview of the photos i took during class field trips. Some were taken at the Farmer's Market, others were taken downtown, and others were taken at Washington Park. One is an image I took during my trip to the Grand Canyon.