For this introduction to my two part panoramic assignment, I am going to focus on the 180-degree image to be able to use specifics about the composition, depth of field, ect. The depth of field of this shot is rather deep. The viewer is able to see all of the detail in the back and foreground. The focus is constant throughout the frames because while I was in the process of capturing the photographs, I was able to turn off all of the automatic aspects on me camera, and make everything manual. The focus on the lens was also done manually. There is no place in the picture that is out of focus (not including the background in a very select few areas). There were no complications that I had in giving this picture the depth of field and focus that I requited to make this collaborative panoramic work correctly.
The exposure of this shot was also done manually, to ensure that all of the pictures would fit when they came together over Photoshop. To be able to be combined into one shot, they all required the same exposure. In able to do this, I had to set my aperture and shutter speeds constant. This objective was easily obtained while in manual mode. There is no area of the shot that is over or under exposed. Again, this is a simple task to complete when done without the assistance of auto mode.
For these series of pictures, I was outside. I used the sun as my natural lighting. Because of this side lighting, some shadows are visible from the trees and surroundings. Just off of judging this picture alone, one may infer that the sun is on the right side of the picture, because there is a shadow on the left side of the tree that the model is leaning on. Also, a small hint of shadow can be detected on the models left side of her face. I love the lighting in this photo. I would not have done anything different than I did. I love it!
Lines are abundant in this collaboration of shots. The lines are visible as elements of composition in the white lines of the fence. When I personally look upon this shot, my eyes go directly along the lines of the fence from the right all the way to the opposite side, on the life, to where there are trees and a girl leaning against a single tree. The fence is composed of three planks of wood, therefore giving the picture many lines that will assist the viewer to the subject of the shot.
As for the color of this picture, all of the colors are extremely natural. The colors are primarily green, blue, and white. I believe that when views look at this panoramic, they will get a clean feeling, as I do, when they look at it. Although the colors are extremely natural, they are also bold, and make an interesting statement. They play a major role in giving the onlooker a specific feeling. I especially love the splash of color that the bright green shoes of the model gives to her outfit, kind of fun!
As for composition, the rule of thirds plays a major role in the way this picture looks. The subject of this collaboration of pictures in the model placed up against a tree. Again, the lines bring the viewers eyes all the way across the photo, to the subject and the trees surrounding her. For example, if you were to cut the photograph into three pieces vertically, the point of the photo would be placed in the upper and lower, very left of the shot. It also fits into the Golden rule! Of course! The basic elements and rules are all met, I believe.
I chose to critique the first image. I love how this picture looks. The leading lines are great. The lines help draw your eye in, and then there is a lot to look at so you want to keep looking at the picture. I love the contrast between the tree and the white dress of the model. I also like how the back ground is interesting but not too distracting.
ReplyDeleteAlthough there is good contrast between the dress and the tree, the models dress gets lost in the fence. This is a little confusing to my eye. There is not any thing else that I don't like about this picture. Another thing I do like is the repetition in the image, the two silos in the background, the row of trees, the fence.
I really like the first image. The colors are great, and so is the contrast. I like the use of the model because it adds to the traditional landscape panoramic and makes it better. I love the depth the picture has because you can see beyond the barns in a sense.
ReplyDeleteI can't really give any comments about enhancing the image. I guess the fact that the dress is white and the fence is white is a little much, because she gets lost. Other then that I can't think of anything else.
I'll be commenting on the first panorama assignment.
ReplyDeleteThe location is great for this kind of assignment. The line created by the fence, and the depth of field that it brings is fantastic. I also like that you made to include things that would carry interest through the entire photograph by having activity in the background and foreground. The colors on the ground are incredible.
A few of the problems that I have with this picture is that the main subject, the girl, is out of focus. I think that the image would be much more powerful if she had really popped off of the page. I also think that the gloomy sky takes away from the other colors, and makes the right side of the picture a little bland.
Great work! Always fun to look at.