HDR

Asymmetrical - ISO: 400   f/stop: f/22   shutter: 1/250  1/60  1/15
This little shack was right next to the train tracks at Messiah College. I thought that this part of the campus looked like an abandoned town. There was also an old looking wagon behind this shack. I think it means that no matter how old something is, it will always stand firm and have its own meaning. 

Leading Lines - ISO: 400   f/stop: f/22   shutter: 1/250  1/80  1/15
This picture was taken at Messiah College on the train tracks. The tracks represent leading lines and I chose this location because eventually in life, people have to choose how they're going to live it. There is only one path, depending on what they choose.

Framing - ISO: 400  f/stop: f/22   shutter: 1/50  1/200  1/13
This picture was taken from inside of the bridge at Messiah. From the inside, the bridge looks really old and rustic and then when I looked out across the creek, I thought it looked really nice together. The frame of this picture may look old and worn out, but the picture itself still has freshness.

Perspective - ISO: 400   f/stop: f/22    shutter: 1/200  1/50  1/13
This picture was taken of the bridge at Messiah.I have gone to this bridge so many times in my life since I was little. I think there's a deeper meaning, that life keeps going on, as the bridge does in the picture.

Symmetrical - ISO: 400   f/stop: f/22   shutter: 1/8  1/2  1/30
I chose this specific location of the bridge because I think it shows many obstacles in life. On the inside of the bridge, there is a lot of detail and I think it can represent the struggles and triumphs, but then there is light at the other end of the bridge. Even though there are storms in life, there is always light at the end of the tunnel.  

 Repetition - ISO: 400   f/stop: f/22   shutter: 1/20  1/10  1/40
I chose to take pictures of these jars because I think it represents decisions. There are a lot of different jars in this picture and I think that people have many choices to make in life, depending on their situation. There are many many options to choose from and most people choose so that it will benefit themselves.

Reflection: After experimenting with HDR Photography, I have found that I really love the concept of the images I have produced. At first, I didn't think I would like it, but once I started taking pictures and editing them, I actually was quite pleased with my shots. I think this type of photography can really create a different look and feel for this specific location. The colors and detail became sharper and more appealing to the eye. I think it shows what the eye wants to see in it's own way.

Sketchbook Cover

I decided to create a theme for my sketchbook cover. I really love vintage and antique things, so I decided to use old family pictures and find whatever vintage looking crafts at the store. Each of these pictures are important and meaningful to my life. All of the pictures are of my great grandparents and grandparents from both sides of my family. It's really cool to see how young they we're because some of them are still living to this very day. One of the quotes I chose was from the Disney princess movie, beauty and the beast. "Tale as old as time" seemed to fit perfectly with my theme. To me, it means that no matter how old my relatives get, their memories will always stay young and fresh and will always be cherished. The second quote I picked was "time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind". This quote also ties in with the first one. My family members are special to me and I think their stories are important and worth telling. They've lived very long lives and their lives will be remembered forever. I think it was really hard to come up with an idea for this project, but I feel like it represents me completely. I love anything vintage and I think it was really cool to show my heritage in there as well.

HDR Shooting Assignment

HDR Examples and Notes

 Different Point of View- This point of view makes this building look gigantic. I really love how blue the sky is. It makes the picture have a happy and light feeling.

 Symmetrical- I really liked the edit on this picture. The black and white gives it more emphasis on the clouds, water and mountains. I think the reflection in the water makes the picture more bold and its a really cool result.

Repetition- I think the houses are really cute and it gives the picture an urban feeling. It reminds me of houses in Italy, with all the houses on the water. The reflection in the water shows more detail and the sky gives the picture a spooky, dark feeling.

Leading Line- The boardwalk makes the sky and water the main focal point in this picture. The colors in the sky caught my attention immediately and makes a beautiful picture.

Asymmetrical- The boat is supposed to be the main focus, but I think the sky and mountains are too. I think the reflection in the water makes the picture stand out as well as the different colors.

Framing- I can tell that this picture was taken from inside a building. This specific location gives the picture a rustic feeling. It looks like the picture was taken from a barn somewhere out on a farm. I like how I can also see the detail up above in the corners.




 HDR Notes:

• HDR Photography can create a powerful look and is sometimes the only way to capture what the eye truly sees
• HDR= High Dynamic Range, merging different exposures of the same scene
• use a tripod
• main principle is to reduce the contrast of a scene whose dynamic range exceeds that of the camera sensor
• it darkens highlights and brightens shadows
• need software, such as Photomatix 

Locations:
1.  messiah college= a lot of my aunts and uncles went to messiah and so I have been there a lot of times throughout my life. I love the campus, it's really pretty and peaceful

2. conodogiunet creek= my house is right by the creek and it's always pretty

3. Lancaster= my great aunt lives there and we visit her every summer. She is neighbors with the amish and her house surrounds the property and it's really beautiful

4. train tracks= I think using train tracks would make a rustic feeling and it would be an example of leading lines

5. My church= I have been going to my church since I was a newborn. My church is my family and I love the atmosphere. It sits on top of a hill, so I can see farms that surround the area. It's a huge church and it's had a big impact in my life since I was little

6. my neighborhood= I think my neighborhood is really beautiful in the fall, with all the colors and leaves changing. I think it would add a really pretty contrast in the pictures

Practice Shots of CV

 ISO: 400      Shutter speed: 1/50  1/200  1/3      f/stop: f/22
 I chose this location because I thought the sky was really pretty and the trees looked like an example of repetition or leading lines.

 ISO: 400   Shutter speed: 1/50  1/200   1/13     f/stop: f/22
 I chose this location because I thought it was a really pretty landscape of the soccer field and the football stadium. I thought the flag was really cool too and the clouds give the picture a spooky, dark feeling.

 ISO: 400    Shutter speed: 1/4   1/15   1.0
 I chose this location because the eagle represents our school. The eagle is supposed to represent strength and boldness and I think from this picture, you can definitely see that.

Best Photo

This is my favorite picture from the summer of 2014. This picture wasn't easy to capture at first, but I eventually got this one.These are my cousins, Landon and Julianne. In the picture, you can notice that Julianne has a feeding tube through her nose. When she was born in February, her organs were outside of her body. She was in the NICU for several weeks so that her skin would close up properly on its own. Within each week, Julianne progressed a little further than the day before. She finally was able to go home after two months and of course it was difficult for my aunt and uncle to adjust to the new experience of raising another child. This summer, my whole entire family went to the Outer Banks for a week. At first, my aunt and uncle didn't think they would be able to come because of the long car ride for the baby, but by miracle, they came! It was so amazing and extraordinary to be able to hold her for the first time and to see her personality shine through. She is the cutest and strongest little fighter. As of today, she had a tube surgically put into her stomach because she wasn't gaining enough weight. The doctor said it was a miracle that she didn't experience the amount of pain that she should have felt. She's doing amazing and is gaining weight. This picture is so special to me because I think it shows how much this family has been through. And even though they faced trials, you can still see the joy on both of their faces. It was so much fun to shoot them because both of their personalities are so different. It makes the picture perfect. It's definitely harder to take pictures of toddlers and babies. Julianne gave me the biggest grin and stuck out her little tongue which was super cute. Landon kept squirming and wouldn't smile, so all my cousins were trying to make him laugh. After ten takes, I finally got this shot and was beyond excited! The scenery was really nice as well. We were on the beach taking family pictures and I had the camera at one time and started taking pictures of the kids. It was a gorgeous evening and I got some pretty awesome shots in the end.