Monday, September 16, 2024

5 Terms - Vocabulary

  

5 Terms - Vocabulary

Find the definition and also include  an image. 

1. Histogram

2. Focal Length

3. Metadata

4. Megabyte

5.Gigabyte

Artist of the Week- William Henry Fox Talbot

    



                                                                 William Henry Fox Talbot, by John Moffat, 1864.








View of the Boulevards of Paris

William Henry Fox Talbot British




                                                               The photographic workshop in Reading, 1846



William Henry Fox Talbot (British - An Oak Tree in Winter )




                                           Photomicrograph of insect wings by Talbot using a solar microscope


                                                                    Dandelion seeds (1858 or later)



     Latticed window at Lacock Abbey, August 1835. A positive from what may be the oldest existing camera negative.


Exhibition Credits

Support for the exhibition is generously provided by the William Talbott Hillman Foundation.



https://cmoa.org/exhibition/talbot/





The Fruit Sellers was taken in September 1845 at Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire and the shot required the sitters to hold a pose for up to 10 seconds




Half Moon


William Henry Fox TALBOT - Asparagus Foliage, early 1840s








BODLEIAN LIBRARIES, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
image captionThe collection includes images of botany like this Three Botanical Specimens taken in about 1840



Choose top 2 images  .
 Post to your website.

Answer the following questions

 1. How’s the composition?

              2. What do you find interesting  about his work?

                  3. How is the technical quality 
        

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Clone Stamp

   


After - clone stamp

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Clone Tool Demonstration Rubric

Criteria 3 - Excellent 2 - Satisfactory 1 - Needs Improvement
Tool Selection Correctly selects and uses the Clone Stamp tool with confidence. Selects the Clone Stamp tool but demonstrates limited understanding. Fails to select the Clone Stamp tool or uses an incorrect tool.
Customization Effectively customizes tool settings (Size, Hardness, Blending mode) for desired effect. Customizes some tool settings, but lacks effectiveness or precision. Does not customize any tool settings or incorrect settings used.
Application Technique Accurately sets a source point and seamlessly copies and paints content in the new area. Sets a source point but has some difficulty with copying and painting content. Struggles to set a source point and does not successfully copy or paint content.
Overall Effectiveness Creates a polished and cohesive image using the Clone Stamp tool. Image is somewhat cohesive but lacks polish or clarity. Image appears disjointed or lacks any effective use of the Clone Stamp tool.

How to use the Photoshop Clone Stamp tool.

Here’s how you can use the Clone Stamp tool to remove an unwanted area in an image while retaining the background.


Tuesday, September 10, 2024

3 edits in Lightroom

  




Use 3 images from your Weekly Challenge. Elements of Art.
Install lightroom on your machine.

Post the before and after images to your website.

Describe what process you used for each photo.


Artist of the Week - Chris Burkard

  



View Chris Burkard's photography .Choose top 2 images .

Answer the following questions


1. How is the technical quality? 
2. How’s the composition? 
3. Does the photographer tell a story
4. What do you find interesting about his work? 



Landscape




Adventure







Commercial














Chris Burkard- Film Response

    PHOTOGRAPHER CHRIS BURKARD

https://www.chrisburkard.com/





Photographer Chris Burkard

Arctic Swell - Surfing the Ends of the Earth

Photographer Chris Burkard and Professional Surfers Patrick Millin, Brett Barley, and Chadd Konig brave sub-zero temperatures in the Arctic Circle to capture moments of raw beauty in conditions that rank among the harshest in the natural world. The bitterly cold seas and wind exact a large price on their minds and bodies, but the reward - adventure, amazement, and self-knowledge - draws them closer together and pushes them to tackle the next frontier in surfing.


https://www.smugmug.com/films/chris-burkard


Exploring Arctic Surfing

1. What motivates the speaker to document their experiences in the Arctic?

 

2. Describe the contrast between the speaker's experiences in Southern California and the Arctic. How does this affect their perception of beauty?

 

3. How does the speaker describe the relationship between surfing and community within the surf culture?







Exploring the Joy of Surfing in Cold Waters

1. Describe the contrast between the photographer's initial expectations of surfing and the reality he faced in cold water.

 

2. Explain how the photographer relates pain to mindfulness . What is the connection he makes between suffering and the value of his work?

 

3. Discuss the significance of the places the photographer seeks out for his work. How do these locations differ from typical tourist destinations?














Friday, September 6, 2024

Weekly Challenge - Elements of Art

  Take one photo of each of the elements of art (Your own). 

1. Label photos  2.Post to your website


LINE
An element of art defined by a point moving in space. Line may be two-or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or abstract.
Shape
SHAPE
​An element of art that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width.
Form
Form
An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume; includes height, width AND depth (as in a cube, a sphere, a pyramid, or a cylinder). Form may also be free flowing.
Space

SPACE
An element of art by which positive and negative areas are defined or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art.
Value
Value
The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. White is the lightest value; black is the darkest. The value halfway between these extremes is called middle gray.
Color
COLOR

  • Color is what the eye sees when light is reflected off an object.
  • Primary colors: red, yellow, blue. 
  • Secondary colors: orange, purple, green.
  • Value is the lightness or darkness of a color.
• Hue: name of color
• Value: hue’s lightness and darkness (a color’s value changes when white or black is added)
• Intensity: quality of brightness and purity (high intensity= color is strong and bright; low intensity= color is faint and dull)

Texture
Texture
An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched.













Photography Challenge Rubric: Elements of Art

Criteria 3 Points (Exemplary) 2 Points (Proficient) 1 Point (Needs Improvement)
Photo Quality Photos are sharp, well-composed, and creatively capture the Elements of Art. Photos are clear but may lack creativity or composition. Photos are blurry or poorly composed, lacking focus.
Element Representation Each photo clearly represents a different Element of Art, showcasing understanding. Most photos represent the Elements of Art, but some may be unclear. Photos do not effectively represent the Elements of Art.
Labeling All photos are accurately labeled with correct terminology and clear descriptions. Most photos are labeled correctly, with minor errors in terminology. Labels are missing or incorrect for most photos.
Website Presentation Photos are posted on the website in an organized and visually appealing layout. Photos are posted but the layout lacks organization or visual appeal. Photos are poorly organized or not uploaded correctly.



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