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Blog Post #3

As, you can see, I have uploaded many photos for my Visual Studies 1 class; there are two photos that I wish to specifically discuss though.

The goal of the assignment is to take photographs of south congress that express Gestalt’s concepts. I tried to capture proximity, containment, repetition, visual orientation, shape and color. I used aperture priority to show visual space and depth of field. A main focus in my photos are capturing the lines, like wires, bushes, clouds, and cement. The series of photos of the boys playing basketball have a brief story behind them, and I tried to capture the basket ball bouncing using slower shutter speed, though it wasn’t fast enough.

What is the strongest aspect of this work? The strongest aspect of the work was my ability to capture a moment in time, a story. I was able to capture the depth of field in many of my pictures, show movement, and focus on colors and lines.
What is the weakest aspect? the weakest aspect of my photos would be the fact I didn’t know they were suppose to work together. I tried my best to take unique photos, each with the purpose of expressing one of gestalt’s concepts.
How can the composition or form be improved? By taking photos that all convey the same concept instead of trying to cover every single concept.
How can the project be strengthened conceptually? By adjusting exposure and taking the photos at sunrise instead of focusing on sunset.
How can the project be strengthened technically? By editing my photos.

Blog Post #2

The most interesting thing (that I have a photo of) from the week of 9/8 is my roommate's personality. She is so fun and I was able to make new connections and a stronger friendship that week. — The most interesting thing (that I have a photo of) from the week of 9/8 is my roommate’s personality. She is so fun and I was able to make new connections and a stronger friendship that week.

Time Tracker

White Balance

This was the cloudy setting in WB on my camera. It resembles the previous photo though, the image seems brighter in a different way. photography information: date: 09/17/14 IOS: 80 aperture: f/4 shutter speed: 1/250 — This was the cloudy setting in WB on my camera.
It resembles the previous photo though, the image seems brighter in a different way.
photography information:
date: 09/17/14
IOS: 80
aperture: f/4
shutter speed: 1/250

The WB U used on this photo was shade, even though it was a very sunny day. The result was a bright, white washed photo. photography information: date: 09/22/14 IOS: 800 aperture: f/3.5 shutter speed: 1/200 — The WB U used on this photo was shade, even though it was a very sunny day. The result was a bright, white washed photo.
photography information:
date: 09/22/14
IOS: 800
aperture: f/3.5
shutter speed: 1/200

Unfortunately, many of my attempts are White Balance couldn’t even be seen on my camera; they all just look white or exactly like the auto. The photos that I used the Day light setting and the florescent light setting look nearly identical, and with other students jumping in and out of the picture to jokingly ruin my photos I felt they did not need to be shown.

South Congress

This photo gives a since of visual space. photography information: date: 09/17/14 IOS: 80 6.1 mm 0 EV aperture: f/4 shutter speed: 1/250 — This photo gives a sense of visual space, and the use of containment. The idea of unity and variety also shines out to me in this picture because at first, the audiences’ eyes are drawn to the Bel Air sign, but when you look past the sign, the old building and Pepsi machine create a sense of variety and shows proximity. The old, warn down feeling of the back ground objects contrasts the shininess of the sign. Lastly, the use of colors (both yellow curbs, the red in the sign and buildings trim, and the green in the sign and the trees tie this photo together. I grouped this through location, orientation, shape, and color.
photography information:
date: 09/17/14
IOS: 80
aperture: f/4
shutter speed: 1/250

The containment in this, my favorite of the sign’s shot, is to add context to the visual weight if the previous post. This photo illustrates the Gestalt concept of repetition, proximity (because i tried to make the sign fit the whole visual space.
photography information:
date: 09/17/14
ISO: 80
aperture: f/4
shutter speed: 1/320

The colors and lines illustrate Gestalt concept. photography information: date: 09/17/14 ISO: 80 aperture: f/4 shutter speed: 1/320 — This photo gives a sense of visual space, and the use of containment. The idea of unity and variety also shines out to me in this picture because at first, the audiences’ eyes are drawn to the Bel Air sign, but when you look past the sign, the old building and Pepsi machine create a sense of variety and shows proximity. The old, warn down feeling of the back ground objects contrasts the shininess of the sign. Lastly, the use of colors (both yellow curbs, the red in the sign and buildings trim, and the green in the sign and the trees tie this photo together. I grouped this through location, orientation, shape, and color.
photography information:
date: 09/17/14
IOS: 80
aperture: f/4
shutter speed: 1/250

The containment in this, my favorite of the sign’s shot, is to add context to the visual weight if the previous post. This photo illustrates the Gestalt concept of repetition, proximity (because i tried to make the sign fit the whole visual space.
photography information:
date: 09/17/14
ISO: 80
aperture: f/4
shutter speed: 1/320

An interesting perspective on the South Congress street sign. expresses Gestalt concept through lines, shapes, color, depth. Also shows aperture priority through depth of field. photography information: date: 09/17/14 ISO: 100 aperture: f/8 shutter speed: 1/500 flash — An interesting perspective on the South Congress street sign.
This expresses the Gestalt concept through the repetition of lines through the electricity wires. The proximity of the sign (being closer to the camera contrasts the distance between it) and the electricity lines, as well as Gestalt’s concept of continuity through the electricity wires are expressed in this photo.
Also shows aperture priority through depth of field.
photography information:
date: 09/17/14
ISO: 100
aperture: f/8
shutter speed: 1/500
flash

This funny sign caught my eye. Tried to express depth of field. photography information: date: 09/17/14 ISO: 100 aperture: f/4 shutter speed: 1/500 — This funny sign caught my eye.
I tried to express depth of field, though I was still learning and teaching myself how to use it. The pattern of wheels on the fence creates a sense of Gestalt’s repetition. Proximity is also important in this piece because I tried to make the center focus of the piece the sign, while allowing the side walk and street to have a sense of endless lines/
photography information:
date: 09/17/14
ISO: 100
aperture: f/4
shutter speed: 1/500

This bright photo shows a creatively constructed fence of wheels; this expresses some of Gestalt's concepts using shape, form, space, and color. photography information: date: 09/17/14 ISO: 100 aperture: f/4 shutter speed: 1/160 — This bright photo shows a creatively constructed fence of wheels; this expresses some of Gestalt’s concepts using grouping (visual units by shape and color) , containment (space) by the brown fence posts on either side of the fence, and repetition of design in the wheels. the bright greens, browns, and oranges made this one of my favorite shots for that day.
photography information:
date: 09/17/14
ISO: 100
aperture: f/4
shutter speed: 1/160

The shape and color of this fence stood out to me, and I felt it had a lot of important design elements, including shape, form, space, color, temperature. photography information: date: 09/17/14 ISO: 1600 aperture: f/8 shutter speed: 1/2,500 — The shape and color of this fence stood out to me, and I felt it had a lot of important design elements, including shape, form, space, color, temperature. This photo expresses the concept of repetition and grouping through the unity of the bubble fence. I took many of these with the idea of making a collage of them. Continuity also is important in this photo because the fence just seems to go on and on, as well as the side walk. I grouped this through visual orientation, shape and color.
photography information:
date: 09/17/14
ISO: 1600
aperture: f/8
shutter speed: 1/2,500

This sign seemed powerful and bold at a certain angle and I was determined to capture that. The use of line and shape also really stuck out to me and reminded me of Gestalt. photography information: date: 09/17/14 ISO: 80 aperture: f/4 shutter speed: 1/1,000 — This sign seemed powerful and bold at a certain angle and I was determined to capture that. This image applies visual weight because on the left side it seems heavy. Continuity is expressed in this photo with the clouds. The use of line and shape also really stuck out to me and reminded me of the Gestalt concept orientation.
photography information:
date: 09/17/14
ISO: 80
aperture: f/4
shutter speed: 1/1,000

This sign stood out to me as bright and happy. I chose to use the AV setting on my camera to create more aperture priority and show depth of field. photography information: date: 09/23/14 ISO: 800 aperture: f/3.5 shutter speed: 1/15 — This sign stood out to me as bright and happy. I chose to use the AV setting on my camera to create more aperture priority and show depth of field. This photo shows the proximity between this sign and the different depths of each car. it expresses closure because the colors and shapes all come together, and with the use of depth of field and space, the piece seems complete
photography information:
date: 09/23/14
ISO: 800
aperture: f/3.5
shutter speed: 1/15

this photo was another example of aperture prioity. Again, I used the AV setting. photography information: date: 09/17/14 ISO: 1600 aperture: f/8 shutter speed: 1/3,200 — this photo was another example of aperture prioity. As one can see, I focused of the poster below the previous one, this time getting a whole new angle. This photo shows how i was able to make the cars out of focus, and continue to become more out of focus. Again, I used the AV setting.
photography information:
date: 09/23/14
ISO: 800
aperture: f/4
shutter speed: 1/15

I took a photo of this sign trying to use a new creative way to show depth of field. I used the AV setting. photography information: date: 09/23/14 ISO: 800 aperture: f/4 shutter speed: 1/200 — I took a photo of this sign trying to use a new creative way to show depth of field. The sky in the upper corner contrasts with the rest of this piece by creating a a fluid, calming feeling among its transitional parts. This photo expresses repetition with the yellow windows. The sky shows different colors and lines which show continuity. The proximity between the YARD DOG sign and the building shows Gestalt’s concept. This image shows visual weight because the left side seems heavier.
I used the AV setting.
photography information:
date: 09/23/14
ISO: 800
aperture: f/4
shutter speed: 1/200

This and the next six photos are more unique than my failed attempts to shutter speed. When I asked them nicely for a photo, I got no response. Well, they didn't think I would be talking to them, I guessed. So again I asked them "hey! Would you guys mind if I took a few photos of you for class?" still no response. how rude, I thought, at least acknowledge the fact someone is speaking to you. the third time I asked, the boy in the white shirt looked up, and pointed to his ear. Ah! these young men cannot hear anything I am asking! I realized this with joy, knowing their small chapter in my life would be shown. setting used: TV photography information: date: 09/23/14 ISO: 800 aperture: 3.5 shutter speed: 1/40 — This and the next five photos are more unique than my failed attempts to shutter speed.
When I asked them nicely for a photo, I got no response. Well, they didn’t think I would be talking to them, I guessed. So again I asked them “hey! Would you guys mind if I took a few photos of you for class?” still no response. How rude, I thought, at least acknowledge the fact someone is speaking to you. the third time I asked, the boy in the white shirt looked up, and pointed to his ear. Ah! these young men cannot hear anything I am asking! I realized this with joy, knowing their small chapter in my life would be shown. The close group they held together and the space in between them expressed both proximity and containment.
setting used: TV
photography information:
date: 09/23/14
ISO: 800
aperture: 3.5
shutter speed: 1/40

setting used: TV photography information: date: 09/23/14 ISO: 800 aperture: 3.5 shutter speed: 1/40 flash — setting used: TV
photography information:
date: 09/23/14
ISO: 800
aperture: 3.5
shutter speed: 1/40
flash

In this one, you can see the boy in the back looking at his friend wearing red; notice his basketball. setting used: TV photography information: date: 09/23/14 ISO: 800 aperture: 3.5 shutter speed: 1/40 — In this one, you can see the boy in the back looking at his friend wearing red; notice his basketball. This is the fourth of the five shots, and note how each one expressed new movement and emotion.
setting used: TV
photography information:
date: 09/23/14
ISO: 800
aperture: 3.5
shutter speed: 1/40

The boy in the back's basketball bounced on the slight incline without him noticing, and is now bouncing into the street. setting used: TV photography information: date: 09/23/14 ISO: 800 aperture: 3.5 shutter speed: 1/40 — The boy in the back’s basketball bounced on the slight incline without him noticing, and is now bouncing into the street.
setting used: TV
photography information:
date: 09/23/14
ISO: 800
aperture: 3.5
shutter speed: 1/40

These bikes stood out to me as a wonderful design feature on So. Co.. They incorporated Gestalt's use of line. shape, repetition and color. photography information: date: 09/23/14 ISO: 800 aperture: f/3.5 shutter speed: 1/6 — These bikes stood out to me as a wonderful design feature on So. Co..
They incorporated Gestalt’s use of repetition, grouping (including color, shape, orientation, and location), and closure.
photography information:
date: 09/23/14
ISO: 800
aperture: f/3.5
shutter speed: 1/6

This next picture of the bikes is different because it is more focused. I think that it has an entirely different feel, and I wanted to show the writing on the side. photography information: date: 09/23/14 ISO: 800 aperture: f/3.5 shutter speed: 1/6 photography information: date: 09/23/14 ISO: 800 aperture: f/3.5 shutter speed: 1/8 — This next picture of the bikes is different because it is more focused. I think that it has an entirely different feel, and I wanted to show the writing on the side of the wheel. It expresses grouping through orientation, shape, and color.
photography information:
date: 09/23/14
ISO: 800
aperture: f/3.5
shutter speed: 1/8

This photo shows shutter speed through every phase of the pizza tossing animated sign. As soon as I laid eyes on it, I was inspired to use it for this project. photography information: date: 09/23/14 ISO: 800 aperture: f/29 shutter speed: 1.6 — This photo shows shutter speed through every phase of the pizza tossing animated sign.
As soon as I laid eyes on it, I was inspired to use it for this project. I used the AV setting, and messed around with my camera and the angle come more to try to show the lines, and light and how they complete this photo. The street light behind the sign shows proximity.
photography information:
date: 09/23/14
ISO: 800
aperture: f/29
shutter speed: 1.6

Just some guy playing a guitar to someone but to me, Elijah from Ohio was a creative inspiration who deserved to have his photo taken. These bikes stood out to me as a wonderful design feature on So. Co.. They incorporated Gestalt's use of line. shape, repetition and color. photography information: date: 09/23/14 ISO: 800 aperture: f/3.5 shutter speed: 1/6 These bikes stood out to me as a wonderful design feature on So. Co.. They incorporated Gestalt's use of line. shape, repetition and color. photography information: date: 09/23/14 ISO: 400 aperture: f/3.5 shutter speed: 1/60 — Just some guy playing a guitar to someone but to me, Elijah from Ohio was a creative inspiration who deserved to have his photo taken. Though it is a little on the blurry side, I really thought it captured the guy’s mood. the colors all popped out well, framing the subject of the photo. This photo should positive and negative space through containment.
photography information:
date: 09/23/14
ISO: 400
aperture: f/3.5
shutter speed: 1/60

Personal Art: Stress

This is a simple sketch I drew with black ink on white paper this past summer. The subject is an elderly, masculine women who has been a long term drug abuser. This picture shows her holding a cigarette, her hand scared by the cigarette burns she has inflicted on herself in order to cope with stress. The snake coming from her mouth makes this piece a little bit more abstract, as does her bleeding pinky finger. — This is a simple sketch I drew with black ink on white paper this past summer.
The subject is an elderly, masculine women who has been a long term drug abuser. This picture shows her holding a cigarette, her hand scared by the cigarette burns she has inflicted on herself in order to cope with stress.
The snake coming from her mouth makes this piece a little bit more abstract, as does her bleeding pinky finger.

Episode 104: Tunnel 57

Anna Sharp

Visual Studies 1 Reflection

9/21/14

Episode 104: Tunnel 57

The Berlin Wall was created to divide the Eastern and the Western parts of Berlin, though it came to have much more meaning. Apart of this political, social, and environmental conflict were tunnels trying to break the away the millions of controlled people from East Berlin. Ralph Kabisch, a young brave man, helped in the dangerous building of these tunnels starting in a coffee shop in West Berlin. This man and other people working on the tunnels were not only admirable, though, but they were extremely smart; as they began digging down, they stopped when they reached water level as to not flood the tunnel. As the audio episode describes the terrain and the building of the tunnels it paints a vivid image in my head. The language and background music/ noise gives off a sense of suspense and danger.

As the narrator explains the severity of the Berlin Wall for the imprisoned Eastern Berliners, he describes how the workers would actually live in the construction zone. This opened my eyes- free Germans were not only risking their life to save loved ones, but they were completely giving up their quality of life in the process knowing these days could be their last. Ralph and other brave souls devised a smart precaution: a password, Tokyo, inspired by the Olympics. The tunnel had saved 57 people, including loved ones and friends of those trying to save them. That is why this tunnel was labeled as so. The podcast grows more dark when the end to this tunnel of freedom is discussed; it sounded tragic and as dramatic and terrifying as expected. The East Berlin newspapers then advertised that “western gangsters” had snuck into East Berlin and killed a soldier. This of course was not true.

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