Weekly Photography Challenge - Still Life

 Take 6 images in class.

Create a different composition for each image

Photography: Still Life Composition Challenge Rubric

Criteria	3 Points (Excellent)	2 Points (Proficient)	1 Point (Needs Improvement)
Composition Technique	Demonstrates advanced compositional skills with deliberate use of rule of thirds, leading lines, and strategic framing	Shows basic understanding of compositional principles with some effective placement	Minimal compositional awareness
Lighting Quality	Masterful use of light and shadow that dramatically enhances the still life subject; creates depth and mood	Adequate lighting that partially highlights the subject's features	Poor lighting that obscures details or fails to create visual interest
Subject Selection	Thoughtfully chosen objects that create compelling narrative or visual complexity; unique and creative arrangement	Objects have some visual interest but lack depth of concept	Same subjects and same arrangement
Technical Execution	Razor-sharp focus, exceptional exposure, professional-level image quality	Generally clear images with minor technical imperfections	Blurry, poorly exposed, or technically weak photographs
Creative Interpretation	Innovative approach that transforms ordinary objects into extraordinary visual statements	Competent representation with some creative elements	Basic representation of still life objects
Conceptual Depth	Clear artistic statement or theme that communicates a sophisticated visual narrative	Partial exploration of a concept with moderate clarity	Lacks a  concept or visual story

WARHOL/POPART

    

https://warholfoundation.org/warhol/

For your Pop Art assignment you should photograph an object.

Using Photoshop 

Work on each picture separately, experimenting with filters, gradient maps, colors, patterns.

Consider the contrast between the subject and the background.

-Open a new document in Photoshop, 8×12 or 12×8 inches

Open an image .Your photo or give photo credit to image used.

Using layer adjustments and filters to adjust image.

Merge down. Select with marquee tool. Use move tool to move to new canvas.

12 images one canvas

-Move the individual photos into the new document.

Post the original image and final collage to your blog.

- Convert the JPEG and post 

Artist of the Week Andy Warhol

    

 

 

                                                         http://www.warhol.org/

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1996.63a,b

https://www.sfweekly.com/culture/why-andy-warhol-remains-the-artist-of-our-times/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2195347/Andy-Warhol-Campbells-soup-launch-limited-edition-inspired-cans-Target-stores.html

http://www.moma.org/collection/object.php?object_id=79809

https://www.warhol.org/andy-warhols-life/

	1. How is the technical quality?  2. How’s the composition?  3. What do you find interesting about his work?

Warhol - Supreme Court

   

Supreme Court Case

Andy Warhol Still Life

Stanford Exhibit - Still Life

  

 

Friends of Big Bear Valley - Eagle Cam

Big Bear Bald Eagle Nest 2025

 https://www.friendsofbigbearvalley.org/eagles/

BIG BEAR VALLEY, CALIFORNIA is the 7th most Biologically Diverse place in the country!

Friends of Big Bear Valley’s goal is to maintain the
unspoiled beauty and unique environment
of this very special place.

We protect and preserve our amazing natural surroundings through environmental education and advocacy about its value and community benefit.

The 15-mile long Big Bear Valley, with its beautiful lake, sits inside the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California. 

Action / Adventure Photography

 

 

What Sets Action Photography Apart?

Action photography is about capturing subjects in motion. It can encompass wildlife and sports photography, though you can apply the techniques involved to any number of subjects. Whatever you plan to shoot, the key to action photography is careful planning and a thorough understanding of your subject.

Essential Equipment for Action Photography

Action photography is one of the most technically demanding forms of photography, which means it’s important to have the right equipment.

• Telephoto lenses: Action photographers often use large telephoto lenses. If you plan to shoot team sports like soccer or football, you’ll want to invest in a lens with a long focal length—such as a 70–300mm telephoto lens. Learn more about choosing the right telephoto lens here.
• A tripod: If you do go out shooting with a telephoto lens, you’ll want to make sure you have a sturdy tripod or monopod, which will help you get suitably sharp images.
• A fast memory card: The faster your memory card’s write speed, the quicker you can get on to your next shot.

3 Basic Camera Settings for Taking Action Shots

In photography, you have three key variables, sometimes called the exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Understanding the interplay between these three variables is critical to getting great action shots.

1. Shutter speed: Because action photography is all about capturing motion, in most cases you’ll want to select your shutter speed first and adjust the other settings accordingly. Fast shutter speeds as high as 1/500 or even 1/1,000 are common when taking action photos, especially in sports photography, though there may be situations when you opt for a slow shutter speed in order to accentuate the subject’s movement with motion blur.
2. Aperture: When shutter speeds are higher, you need a wide aperture to let in enough light for a properly exposed photo. Depending on your type of lens, you may be able to open your aperture to a wide f/4 or f/2.8. If you aren’t using a special lens, try starting at f/5.6 or f/8 and experimenting.
3. ISO: The higher your film speed, the less light you’ll be letting into your camera, so to get a well-exposed shot, you’ll want to use a lens with a wider aperture setting. You can also increase your ISO, though this may come at the expense of graininess.

3 Ways to Capture Motion in Photography

Keep in mind there’s more than one way to approach action photography. The approach that is right for you will depend on your subject and certain technical factors.

1. Flash: When shooting close to your subject in a dark setting and, a good flash can help create a dramatic image that seems to freeze action.
2. Blur: Sometimes motion blur can be just what you want in an action shot. In these cases, you’ll want to keep your camera steady with the help of a tripod and use a lower shutter speed to emphasize your subject’s movement.
3. Panning: Sometimes you want to suggest motion while keeping your subject (relatively) sharp. By panning your camera along with your subject as they move, you can keep them relatively sharp as the background blurs.

6 Tips for Shooting Action Photography

1. Pre-focus your shots. When you’re working with a moving subject, it’s important to anticipate where the action is likely to take place. Pre-focusing your camera on a point in space near where you expect your subject to be can save you precious milliseconds when it comes to getting the shot.
2. Learn to manipulate depth of field. One way to make your subjects pop is to keep them in focus while allowing the background to blur. One way to achieve this shallow depth-of-field is by using a wider aperture.
3. Experiment with low angles. Getting low and close to your subject can make them appear larger-than-life.
4. Shoot the entire event. Though you should come prepared for certain shots, it’s also important to be on the lookout for unexpected moments of interest. Walk around, explore, and experiment with different angles to get a full picture of the sports game or event you are photographing.
5. Shoot in bursts. Most modern DSLRs come equipped with a burst mode (also called continuous shooting), which allows you to hold down the shutter button to take several frames in quick succession. That said, it’s usually better to limit continuous shooting to three or four frame bursts.
6. Shoot in RAW. Shooting in an uncompressed file format will take up a lot of space on your memory cards, but the results will be worth it. The RAW format gives you more flexibility while editing photographs in post-production, especially if you want to adjust the white balance.

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