Self-portrsit

Video Response

Elliot (the first one) showed me that persistence, the desire to get "just one more picture" can complete a photographic narrative.


William showed me that spontaneous happenings often make the photo better than planned.

Typology: Snakes

The subject for my typology was snakes in deli cups at a reptile expo. Since there was a reptile expo over spring break, I decided to take some pictures of the many snakes there. I wanted to showcase the variety found in snake species. This expo was fairly small and I expected more snakes to be in deli cups than in square containers. I chose snakes because they fascinate me - the interesting way they move and how they explore the world around them. I learned that I need to bring a background if the tablecloths end up being different designs. I intended to bring an extra black t-shirt for this purpose, but forgot.
Typology is about repetition, and in this case the repetition of the circular container and snake identification labels provided a framework to showcase the differences between the snakes.

Panorama Assignment

This is a panorama I took overlooking Gee Lake and the Music Building.

This is a panorama of a section of the recreation center and the field overlooking it.

This is a block panorama of Gee Lake. I wanted to focus on the tree, a bit of the lake, and frame that with a building in the distance. (The one I turned in was had three by three.)





This is a block panorama of a location in front of City Hall. You see the telephone lines and the sky, then the picture box and wooden limb, and then

Assignment 3: Things Left Behind

These things have been left behind. The first photo is of an empty building that was left behind when the business inside failed. The second and third are of antique items, one in a case and the other hanging from the ceiling, both of which were acquired when their previous owners passed on or saw no more need for them. The fourth photo is of a horseshoe that was encased in a concrete sidewalk. The last is of a half-bench that is alone outside of a building.

Assignment #2: Portraits

A portrait captures the essence of a person and creates a connection between the portrait and the viewer. It captures a moment, often of a spontaneous nature, but not always. 

Assignment #1: Scavenger Hunt