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These tiny flowers brought me much joy when I stumbled on them on the side of a trail. After weeks of dreary weather, it had felt like ages since I had seen flowers blooming. The flowers clung together to stay up against the fierce wind. The grass blades twinkled as they shook. I have…
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A stranger does not have to be a human stranger. I saw this sheep at Deer Hollow Farm, and observed her as she chewed grass and went about her business. I believe that animals are equally as complex as humans are. They have thoughts and feelings. They even have a sense of responsibility to…
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I took this photo at Rancho San Antonio, one of my favorite places in the world. To me, there is nothing more serene than nature. After weeks of rain, the foliage was vibrantly green. The grass rustled playfully in the wind, and the creek was rushing. As the sun started to set, everything was…
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This photo was not originally meant to be this dark. When I took this photo I thought it was a failure and proceeded to adjust the camera settings and take a brighter photo. However, upon arriving home and uploading the photos to my computers, I found that this dark, moody photo was much more…
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This photo represents a new beginning that comes every year: Spring. As the bare branches and yellow grass begin to fade, green emerges again, and flowers start to bloom. I took this photo while hiking at Rancho San Antonio, and I was surprised to see how green and colorful the trails were after many…
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My camera doesn’t have a built in white bounce card or a diffuser cap, so I didn’t get to practice using those, but I did practice bouncing the flash in many different directions. I noticed that some photos came out with much more depth and shadows, while others came out very flat. I tried…
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This sunset photo was taken on one of the trails by Shoreline Lake. I had trouble finding the right settings for the camera because I had to shoot towards the light. This meant the sun was super bright, but the plants in the foreground were super dark. I played with the settings and waited…
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This photo tells the story of my brother, who is a beginner tennis player and is learning the basics with his coach. In the process of taking this picture I struggled with lighting. The angles that I could take the photo from were limited because of the glare of the sun. It was also…
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This Self Portrait photo is an expression of gratitude for my hands, and all that they allow me to do. It is through my hands that I can express myself creatively. Whether it be taking photos, drawing, writing, typing, or dancing. In all of these creative activities, I rely on my hands to share…