I found this photo transformative as it marked a transition from my older abilities of photography to a newer, better form. Most if not all my photos after this one showed better attention to rules of photography, and the effect even extended over to filming for other school projects. Although it may not be this specific picture that truly marks the transition, the Plant Life project this was part of definitely included it.
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Shape: A 2-D form enclosed by a line, like a circle or a square on a flat surface.
Form: A 3-D form that has length, width, and depth, and can be rounded or orthogonal like 2-D shapes, but in the 3-D plane.
The essential difference between the two is Shape is 2-D, and Form is 3-D, but otherwise they refer to similar aspects of art - the space it takes up, and how it appears to the viewer.
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Pattern: Consists of a symbol or object repeated in an orderly fashion, easily predictable, and usually consistent in size.
Repetition: A less organized form of pattern; objects are repeated, but not necessarily in a pattern. An example would be a semicircle of trees seen from the side, where the trees in the back aren't as easily seen and are smaller (thus making it not part of a pattern in the photo), but still fulfills repetition.
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Movement:
This picture carries movement since the viewer's eye is directed along the tree trunk, either going from the top left edge down right, or from the bottom right edge up left. This gives the picture a sense of activity and movement, despite the fact that the elements in the picture are clearly not in movement (the squirrel is standing still, the bell tower and cap are also not visually moving). This definition is what movement in photography means.
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My best work: Final Project - Single Subject/Emotion Photos
It was tough to decide between my Final Project and my Presentation Project, as I really like the photos in the Presentation Project (on Origami) that came out very clean and aesthetically appealing, but I decided to go with my Final Project since the pictures I included grew on me. The vast setting differences between each photo and the moods each subject was under appealed to me as a more broad, complete set than my Origami photos, which feels homogenized and limited in their impact.
In addition, the vast differences in background and how they come together to work with their subjects made me realize that there really is no "unphotogenic" location; there is always some angle, some subject that results in a stunning or thoughtful photograph.
Taking these photos seriously helped me appreciate the importance of friends and teachers/mentors in understanding and enjoying life, and how my experiences and emotions are (partially) controlled by theirs. It also serves as a reminder for past memories, and the mood I felt in each of them.
