The article by Christina Dickson on indoor photography supported what we've already been learning in class. When trying to shoot movement and get a clear photo its necessary to use a fast shutter speed and also a low aperture to compensate for the lack of light. Lyndzee Ellsworth's photos and article on the impact of shutter speed also reinforced what we've already learned. I also experienced this first hand when trying to shoot outside with lots of sunlight and having too low of a shutter speed and aperture which resulted in an extremely overexposed picture. The article on the rule of thirds had an interesting concept with using a 5x7 frame. Even though I don't plan on using one it is important to visualize the photo before you take it and work the rule of thirds into it. Simon Hoegsberg's photo made me think of how easy it is to alter a photo and thus in a sense alter a perceived reality. We've been conditioned to believe that a photo is the truth and it truly troubled me to see how easy it was for him to take advantage of that.
~Kristina
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Kristina,
ReplyDeleteYour last comment intrigued me. How do you feel that Hoegsberg took advantage of the truth/reality of the situation with this photo? I'm interested to hear how you feel about this. A good photograph makes a viewer think and contemplate, so in this sense he did a great job! However, I'm not sure I agree with you. It seemed like a straightforward documentary photo to me, so I look forward to hearing your side of it!
Glad the articles were helpful! (Did you want this to count as your blog for the week, or your comment on them? You were supposed to do both!)