Photographs for Blurb Book
Monday, November 23, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Journal Entry #6
Blog Entry #6
Blurb Book Proposal
I would like to create my book using animal photos.
The theme/concept would be to portray animals that people may only get to see by visiting a zoo.
I would go to the Syracuse Zoo twice a week to photograph the animals.
Sequencing for the book would be to break it down into animals categories (birds, reptiles, small mammals, large mammals, etc...).
I may use text under each picture to give the scientific and common names of the animals.
I would probably do around 40-50 pages.
My audience would be people that like animals.
Blurb Book Proposal
I would like to create my book using animal photos.
The theme/concept would be to portray animals that people may only get to see by visiting a zoo.
I would go to the Syracuse Zoo twice a week to photograph the animals.
Sequencing for the book would be to break it down into animals categories (birds, reptiles, small mammals, large mammals, etc...).
I may use text under each picture to give the scientific and common names of the animals.
I would probably do around 40-50 pages.
My audience would be people that like animals.
Journal Entry #5
Blog Entry #5
Blurb Books:
1. Feline, by Fleur Smith
I like the variety of color the photographer used in this book. I also like the use of framing.
2. Boom!, by the Calico Rock Museum
I like the concept of having the background all black with white lettering. I also like the use of multiple images per page.
3. Tidal Pools, by Esa Jaske
I like how the photographer broke down the book into chapters based on categories. I also like the use of depth of field and the various point of views.
4. Sitka Sights, by Tim Shobe
This photographer also chose a black background. I like the use of stop action for the animal photos. The use of a panoramic shot filling two pages was also nice. Another concept the photographer used was having multiple images on one page, but they overlapped each other and were placed at angles rather than being straight horizontal or vertical.
5. Galapagos Islands, by Jennifer Reedie
I like how the photographer arrange the photos so that the photo on the left page was related to the photo on the right page. I also like the use of an all white background with vibrant colored photos. The framing was also well done on the animal photos.
Blurb Books:
1. Feline, by Fleur Smith
I like the variety of color the photographer used in this book. I also like the use of framing.
2. Boom!, by the Calico Rock Museum
I like the concept of having the background all black with white lettering. I also like the use of multiple images per page.
3. Tidal Pools, by Esa Jaske
I like how the photographer broke down the book into chapters based on categories. I also like the use of depth of field and the various point of views.
4. Sitka Sights, by Tim Shobe
This photographer also chose a black background. I like the use of stop action for the animal photos. The use of a panoramic shot filling two pages was also nice. Another concept the photographer used was having multiple images on one page, but they overlapped each other and were placed at angles rather than being straight horizontal or vertical.
5. Galapagos Islands, by Jennifer Reedie
I like how the photographer arrange the photos so that the photo on the left page was related to the photo on the right page. I also like the use of an all white background with vibrant colored photos. The framing was also well done on the animal photos.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Journal Entry #4
Blog Entry #4
Suzanne Opton
Lauren
http://suzanneopton.com/people
Analysis
A. Primary Subject Matter: the girl, Lauren
B. Form:
1. Line - the invisible line her eyes make, like she is looking for something or someone
2. Focus - she is the main thing in focus
3. Positive / Negative Space - the negative space of the trees and ground as the background
4. Contrast - the color of her hair and skin against the trees helps make her standout even more
5. Repetition - the trees, leaves, and rocks
C. Interpretation:
1. This image is about the girl, Lauren, who seems to be thinking or waiting for someone or something.
2. The position she is sitting in and the look on her face is what makes me think that she is thinking or waiting for someone or something. Her eyes seem to be looking far away, more like thinking internally and not actually seeing what she is physically looking at.
Suzanne Opton
Lauren
http://suzanneopton.com/people
Analysis
A. Primary Subject Matter: the girl, Lauren
B. Form:
1. Line - the invisible line her eyes make, like she is looking for something or someone
2. Focus - she is the main thing in focus
3. Positive / Negative Space - the negative space of the trees and ground as the background
4. Contrast - the color of her hair and skin against the trees helps make her standout even more
5. Repetition - the trees, leaves, and rocks
C. Interpretation:
1. This image is about the girl, Lauren, who seems to be thinking or waiting for someone or something.
2. The position she is sitting in and the look on her face is what makes me think that she is thinking or waiting for someone or something. Her eyes seem to be looking far away, more like thinking internally and not actually seeing what she is physically looking at.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Journal Entry #3
Blog Entry #3
Sandy Skoglund
Gathering Paradise
http://www.sandyskoglund.com/pages/imagelist_fl/1986_91fl/index.html
Analysis
A. Primary Subject Matter: the squirrels
B. Form:
1. Repetition - the squirrels and the siding on the house
2. Color - the squirrels are all one color (black), the inside of the house is given another color (blue), and everything outside of the house is a third color (pinkish-peach)
3. Contrast - between the squirrels and their environment
4. Texture - the squirrels' tails, the patio, and the bushes by the house
5. Frame and Edge - with the tree on one side and the chair on the other, it makes you feel as if you are walking up to the house
C. Medium:
1. Traditional cibachrome photograph
2. size is 47 1/4'' x 61''
3. color photograph
4. The image was made using sculpted epoxy resin squirrels.
D. Interpretation:
1. This image is about how everything has a home or refuge.
2. Squirrels are often thought of as annoying, bird food snatching pests. Most people would rather shoot them or trap them to get rid of the problem. This photograph shows a different story; one where the squirrels are welcomed. The owners of the house have placed food bowls on the patio for them. The owners even let the squirrels inside the house.
Sandy Skoglund
Gathering Paradise
http://www.sandyskoglund.com/pages/imagelist_fl/1986_91fl/index.html
Analysis
A. Primary Subject Matter: the squirrels
B. Form:
1. Repetition - the squirrels and the siding on the house
2. Color - the squirrels are all one color (black), the inside of the house is given another color (blue), and everything outside of the house is a third color (pinkish-peach)
3. Contrast - between the squirrels and their environment
4. Texture - the squirrels' tails, the patio, and the bushes by the house
5. Frame and Edge - with the tree on one side and the chair on the other, it makes you feel as if you are walking up to the house
C. Medium:
1. Traditional cibachrome photograph
2. size is 47 1/4'' x 61''
3. color photograph
4. The image was made using sculpted epoxy resin squirrels.
D. Interpretation:
1. This image is about how everything has a home or refuge.
2. Squirrels are often thought of as annoying, bird food snatching pests. Most people would rather shoot them or trap them to get rid of the problem. This photograph shows a different story; one where the squirrels are welcomed. The owners of the house have placed food bowls on the patio for them. The owners even let the squirrels inside the house.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Journal Entry #2
Blog Entry #2
Angelika Rinnhofer
Menschenkunde IV
http://www.angelikarinnhofer.com/pages/Menschenkunde-IV_jpg.htm
Analysis
A. Primary Subject Matter: Person in the Portrait
B. Form:
1. Point of View - having the subject looking directly at the viewer
2. Positive/Negative Space - makes the subject stand out
3. Contrast - between the subject and the black background
4. Light and Value - having the light directed onto the subject only
5. Frame and Edge - tight portrait of the subject
C. Interpretation:
1. The image is about being and feeling important.
2. People in the lower and middle classes can portray important people in history and "transform" in front of the camera lens. They feel important because of the clothes they have on and therefore look important in the portrait. The subject seems to take on the role of the person they are portraying. You can tell based on the way there bodies are: posture, direction of the eyes, and placement of hands.
Angelika Rinnhofer
Menschenkunde IV
http://www.angelikarinnhofer.com/pages/Menschenkunde-IV_jpg.htm
Analysis
A. Primary Subject Matter: Person in the Portrait
B. Form:
1. Point of View - having the subject looking directly at the viewer
2. Positive/Negative Space - makes the subject stand out
3. Contrast - between the subject and the black background
4. Light and Value - having the light directed onto the subject only
5. Frame and Edge - tight portrait of the subject
C. Interpretation:
1. The image is about being and feeling important.
2. People in the lower and middle classes can portray important people in history and "transform" in front of the camera lens. They feel important because of the clothes they have on and therefore look important in the portrait. The subject seems to take on the role of the person they are portraying. You can tell based on the way there bodies are: posture, direction of the eyes, and placement of hands.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Journal Entry #1
Blog Entry #1
Zeke Berman
HAZE, 2004, 16x20
http://www.zekeb.com/galleries/2003-2007/2003-2007.shtml
Analysis
a. Primary Subject Matter: leaves and plant on top of the chair and the rays of light
b. Form:
i. light and value - the rays of light versus the shadows
ii. color - black and white with the green leaves
iii. line - created by the rays of light and the chair
iv. positive and negative space - the rays of light fading into the darkness
v. frame and edge - the edge of the photo follows the bottom and back of the chair
c. Interpretation:
i. The image has to do with the need for light.
ii. The light is directed onto the plant that is growing on top of the chair. You can see the the roots and how the leaves are directed towards the light.
Zeke Berman
HAZE, 2004, 16x20
http://www.zekeb.com/galleries/2003-2007/2003-2007.shtml
Analysis
a. Primary Subject Matter: leaves and plant on top of the chair and the rays of light
b. Form:
i. light and value - the rays of light versus the shadows
ii. color - black and white with the green leaves
iii. line - created by the rays of light and the chair
iv. positive and negative space - the rays of light fading into the darkness
v. frame and edge - the edge of the photo follows the bottom and back of the chair
c. Interpretation:
i. The image has to do with the need for light.
ii. The light is directed onto the plant that is growing on top of the chair. You can see the the roots and how the leaves are directed towards the light.
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