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Assignment11_SydneyH

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These photos were posted on the 17th of April; I just forgot to add the category “Assignment 11”.

I wanted to capture the texture of all of the objects in their organic settings.
The first photo was bark on a tree near the student union. It was a very sunny day, but the closer I got to the tree the colder I felt. The grey colors blend with the crags of the bark to create a barren landscape.
In the second photo, I want to capture the warmth of light pink petals as they sit in the sun. The shadows in the background make the feeling of a spotlight on the flowers even more prominent. This photo is peaceful and provides a sense of contentment.
The third photo is the epitome of quiet. The endless shelves of books with the sun streaming in the from the windows is very meditative.
I wanted to add the fourth photo to this collection as looking at it transports me to the beach. The light gives the gray sand dimension. I look at it and feel as if I could reach through the screen and press my hand into the sand.

Added Images as of 5/1/2018

I wanted to add these photos because they each illuminated the texture of their subjects.
The first frame shows a piece of wood that I found in my local forest. The undulating form of the wood grains gives a unique contrast to the industrial numbering that is also present.
The second photo is of some dried snowberries that I found lying around. It is evident that the fruits lack moisture, yet the color makes them look vital.
The final frame is of an abandoned lobster trap in my hometown. The photo reveals the severe rust that has damaged the structure. When I look at it, I fear tetanus that is how palpable it is. The blue of the trap pops against the grey of the rocks and the ruddy brown of the rust.

Assignment 6_SydneyHallowell

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Unfortunately, I was a fool and tagged this post as Assignment 6_17.

Proposal 1:

I am considering creating a multi-photo narrative of a student pulling an all-nighter. I think it is relatable for all in the class. To show change and the passage of time, I will utilize the natural light of the sun. As late afternoon becomes early evening which shifts to late at night, the photos will capture the mentality of a student who is stressed and lacking in sleep. For instance, earlier in the evening the snacks will be healthy, but as the night wears the student will begin snacking on junk food and getting weird.

Proposal 2:

I will document my hometown of Cape Elizabeth. I will visit the old haunts that I frequented, and hopefully, it will show the progression of how I’ve aged. The narrative will be how the town looks different as one age. It will be a sequence of photos, and hopefully, I’ll be able to play with light and shadow. There is some weird, lovely nostalgia that I get driving my hometown. Ideally, I want to make it nostalgic and dreamy.

Assignment 4_SydneyH

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I struggled a bit with this assignment. Nothing was coming out as I wished. Three of the photos here I believe fulfill the assignment and the other two I just liked.

Revision (5/1/18)

I wanted to add these pictures to demonstrate how shutter speed can capture moving objects. The first frame is, unfortunately, the communal sink on my floor in Aroostook Hall. It is very gross, but the high shutter speed was able to capture every drop. The second photo of my friend Jacob; I needed a moving subject and he happened to be working on his handstands. The first picture of him demonstrates how shutter speed can capture an action shot. The second photo was of another attempt with a slower shutter speed. I liked it because the camera reveals the impact of gravity on a falling body. The final photo is another shot of water. The camera was able to capture every bead and makes them look like jewels.