BARACK OBAMA

 I really enjoyed doing this project, especially since Obama will soon be the president of America. I decided to use a quote straight from him because i thought it was very powerful. I choose this picture from the Internet because he looks very calm, lucid  and ready to make America a better place. This assignment helped me understand more about or soon to be president and using photoshop.

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This project was a little difficult for me because it was the first time i really used many elements of photography. it was also my first time taking pictures outside, which didn't seem difficult at all untill i finally developed my photos and saw how the sun and shade effected my pictures. In the end i enjoyed the freedom i had in this project and like how i got to personalize it so much.  I did struggle with photoshop because it was my first time so i kept getting confused and i wasn't to sure how to go about doing all the things i wanted to add or change on my pictures. 

Critique

This picture is called Dovina with Elephants it was took in August of 1955. It was taken by the famous photographer Richard Avadon which was born in New York on may 15 1923 he sadly died in October 1, 2004 at the age of 81. He was born into a Jewish-Russian family.His career started as a photographer for the Merchant Marines in 1942.
In this picture i get a feeling of tranquility and fierce fullness. The model Dovina shows poist and peacefullness with her Dior gown. The Elephants in the picture show a sense of knowledge and wisdom. They also give a feel of kindness because the model is so helpless and the Elephants are so poerful and strong.
I really like that the picture is in black and white, i think it adds more intensity. The lighting that they used for the picture looks very crisp and clear.
I think Avadon is trying to show how a creture as big and powerful as an Elephant can be gentle enough to stand next to a famous supermodel from the 50's and make it look like this can be an everyday thing.
I really like this picture because the photographer makes it look like a simple easy thing to be with Elaphants . This picture makes me think a lot about what the director was really trying to say by having to different themes.(elaphants vs. supermodel). If i had to change anything i would mess with the picture on photobucket and adding a little color to make it more modern.

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REFLECTION:

When i was  taking the pictures for our first picture i felt both excited and nervous. I felt excited because I've always wanted to be in photography, i just never was placed in the class. I felt nervous because this is all new to me and i wasn't sure if i was doing it correctly. there was technical things, but i this as i saw people taking their pictures i felt more confident and at ease.

 Being in front of the camera can be difficult at time, because of the hot lights and the photographers pressure. But being behind the camera is a completely different experience. It definitely gave me a feeling of responsibility and power. Though i wasn't able to print out any of the pictures i took, i still enjoyed the process of developing pictures, and i look forward to my next project.