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GEOMETRY
I wanted to show in my opinion the most beautiful form of geometry found in nature: spider webs. They are something this is so often looked over we don’t take the time to admire the detail. In my photo I tried to capture the light hitting the web at an angle so it was visible.…
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FLOWERS
When looking at the prompt for flowers, I was really excited because flowers have got to be one of my favorite things to photograph since I was little. I wanted to capture the beauty and whimsy. I did this by using a shallow depth of field to give a dreamy vibe. [50mm, 1/500, F1.8, ISO…
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TELL A LIE
In this photo I wanted to use angles to make this look like a real house instead of a miniature. I blurred background by using a shallow depth of field and made sure I captured a part of the model that had realistic texture and wear and tear. [50 mm, 1/800, F2.5, ISO 100]
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STRANGER
I interpreted this prompt to reflect on the ways that our society reacts to bugs and insects. Although they live in their natural habitat we view them as strangers and intruders. In my photo I wanted to highlight the animal living peacefully while making the viewer somewhat uncomfortable. [75-300mm, ISO 400, 2.8mm, F6.0]
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SERENITY
I feel like this image captures almost stereotypical serenity. The dandelion represents feeling light, as if something was lifted of your chest and you could just float away. The dandelion pictured has lost half of its seeds signifying growth and learning to let go of things in order to become more at peace. [75-300mm, 1/640,…
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AGING
I was very struck by how the flowers, although wilting stayed standing up. I’ve never quite seen anything like it before and wanted to capture the notion that aging can still retain dignity and beauty if you wear it with confidence. [24mm, 1/60, F4.4, ISO100]
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SHADOW
This image presents the viewer with having to make an assumption about what they’re seeing. I like how the plant is upside down giving a reflection effect to make it retrospective. It almost feels like the plant is looking at the mirror with insecurity like a person would. [50mm, 1/125, F5.0, ISO100]
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NEGATIVE SPACE
I tried to use the negative space in this image to show fun unique shapes. I feel like they especially pop out because of how solid black the shapes appear compared to the foliage around it. [50mm, 1/640, F2.2, ISO100]
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NEW BEGINNINGS
When I thought about the prompt, I immediately though about my crochet. When I start a new project I get a sense of starting over, and beginning a new journey, it feels like a refresh for my brain. I took the image with a lower exposure than normal with the intention to give a dramatic…
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CENTER FRAME PORTRAIT
I wanted to capture the life in an inanimate object. I used the center frame to emphasize the humanity of the doll along with a contrasting color background. I wanted her to look scared and intimidated by the world, being such a small object. [24mm, 1/80, F3.5, ISO100]
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WATER
I took this picture in Yosemite on my winter break trip. I wanted to capture the movement of the water by using a low shutter speed. Unfortunately I did not have access to a tripod but I still like how the image turned out.[50mm, 1/20, F16, ISO100]
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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
I took an image of some of my family’s holiday decorations to capture the light hearted and playful way we celebrate Christmas.[50mm, 1/30, F1.8, ISO500]
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WHITE BALANCE
I decided to use the Tungston white balance setting on my DSLR to evoke a tragic mood in an image of an otherwise ordinary object.
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LEADING LINES
The prompt for this photo was to use leading lines to convey the concept of infinity. I really like how this photo came out because you can’t really tell what’s going on but at the same time you can. Even though its in between couch legs, I feel like it conveys the feeling of a…
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SPORTS STORIES
I took this picture to tell the story of a soccer ball abandoned on a field after it rains.[50mm, 1/1600, F3.5, ISO 400]
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WEIGHT OR MASS
I took this picture of a leaf on the concrete to emphasize the lightness of the leaf. I wanted to convey the feeling that it could be swept away by the wind at any given moment. I really like how this picture turned out with just the front half of the leaf being in focus,…
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MOOD
I took this photo to capture the whimsical yet daunting mood at a birthday celebration.[50mm, 1/400, F3.2, ISO 400]
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FACELESS SELF PORTRAIT
I took this picture at a playground at nighttime to present an eerie juxtaposition, it is meant to represent me clinging onto my childhood even though I am growing. The flowers act as a metaphor for me growing into being comfortable with myself. They also represent the mask I often put up to appear confident.[24mm,…