Assignment 5

For our fifth assignment, we had to demonstrate how to photograph an object with a higher f-stop, creating a sharp background. Then we had to photograph the same object without changing the zoom or focal point using a lower f-stop, creating a blurrier background. Click on the photos to see them enlarged.

blurry background

It's difficult to see what's approaching this king.

sharp background

Using a high f-stop and slow shutter speed makes this king's pawns stand out.

Assignment 4

The objective for the fourth assignment was to demonstrate how something will look from different vantage points. We had to photograph something from a high angle (looking down) and a low angle (looking up).

low angle vantage point

A white rose is wrapped in vines as a thunderstorm rolls in.

high angle vantage point

A white rose lies on a stone pedestal during an April thunderstorm.

Assignment 3

Our third assignment was all about testing our ability to manipulate shutter speeds. We had to take a photograph using a slow shutter speed, capturing the actual movement of the action. The second photograph had to use a fast shutter speed. This would freeze the movement of the action.

slow shutter speed

Kyle Anibas shows off his basketball skills by spinning a ball on his finger tip.

fast shutter speed

Water being poured into the glass creates an interesting bubble effect.

My Nephew, Hayden

Hayden is technically my second cousin, but since our families are very close, I consider him to be my "unofficial nephew." These were taken shortly after his 1st birthday.

Hayden nibbling on some crackers.

Hayden loves that deer.

Even though he knew it was a no-no, Hayden still wanted to play with that deer.

Assignment 2

The objective of our second assignment was to look at a scene in different ways. We did this by photographing a scene in a horizontal format, attracting the eye from left to right. Then, we had to photograph the same scene in a vertical format, attracting the eye from top to bottom.

vertical image

The old dock on the Fox River is worn down from winter.

horizontal image

Rows of docks on the Fox River.