Beach Fence

This photograph was taken by Alan Klug. I like this photograph because it is in a sepian tone and it's very subtle. I also like how cool the fence looks in the sand. I really like how the photographer shows the ocean and the sky but keeps it the same color as the sand. The sand is untouched and perfect coming up against the fence. I also like how the photographer splits the photograph in two by the fence. On the left side is the ocean and calmness, but on the right side there is grass and it's alive with business.




http://alanklugphotography.com/gallery-pages/domestic/h-1049.html

Smoke Beauty

This photograph taken by Jeff Stephens is one of many photos in his portfolio called "New Work". I like this picture because it gives the sense of mystery and darkness in it. The smoke around the person makes it seem like the subject is hiding something. I like how viewers have to keep looking at the photograph because of its mystery. I also like how the photographer put a black background behind the subject with black clothing on. This picture is very interesting and shows how serious the photographer wanted the mood to be.

http://www.jeffstephens.com/

Billy

Joey Lawrence took this photograph of Billy from the band Silverstein in 2009. I like this picture because of its clarity and quality. I also like how it is a close up portrait and how the photographer chose to not show the outside of the car. I also like how the photographer used the rule of thirds. The subject is located in the right third of the photo but your eye is drawn to his hand on the steering wheel which is in the left third.


http://www.joeyl.com/

Mountain Mirror

This photograph was taken on July 31, 2007 by German, Pham Nuwem. It is a picture of a mountain range with a lake beneath it. The water is so clear that it actually relflects what is above it: mountains, rocks, a person, and a shack. I like this photograph because it shows the beauty of nature once again. I also like how the photographer uses reflection by positioning the camera so the water reflects the mountain range. It shows how a simple photograph can be turned into something amazing. I like the colors of this photo also, beacuase they are very vibrant and bright.


http://www.dpreview.com/challenges/Entry.aspx?ID=191777&View=Results&Rows=4

Lightning at Huntington Beach, Ohio

This Photograph by James Larkin was taken in April of 2009. It is a picture of lightning stricking at a beach. I like this photo because of its sheer beauty and how gorgeous the water and the sky is. The color contrast between the sky and the water is remarkable. I also like how the photographer uses the rule of thirds by putting the sky in the upper two thirds and the water and th beach in the lower third. The actual lightning strike is taking place not in the middle, but in the right third. I really like this photo because it shows just how beautiful nature can be.

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photos/best-pod-april-09/#lightning-beach-larkin_3694_600x450.jpg

Owachomo Bridge at Night, Utah

This picture of the Natural Bridges National Monument was taken by Jim Richardson. This is just one photograph in his gallery called Light Pollution: Our Vanishing Night. In his gallery, he shows the brillance of natural star light and the negative effect of man-made light. I like this picture because Richardson does a wonderful job of framing. He uses the rock formation to frame out part of the sky and its stars. I also like how he used light to emphasize the beauty of the rock formation. The light is coming from beneath to eluminate the bridge. He also uses the rule of thirds by having the horizon line at the bottom third, which thus puts more emphasis on the stary night sky.

http://www.jimrichardsonphotography.com/ or http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/owachomo-bridge-pod/

Algerian acrobat Salim inverted in the desert outside of Dubai

This photograph taken by Chase Jarvis portrays a man jumping through the air in a desert scene. I like this photograph because of the light. The sun is up top in the middle and creates great shadows on the sand and on the man. Also, this photo is very clear and vibrant which attracts viewers like myself. Jarvis uses the rule of thirds very well in this photograph. The horizon line is at the bottom third with the sky above it and the desert below. By doing this the focus is more on the sky rather than sand. The sky and the clouds are very beautiful is this picture. He also uses the rule of thirds by placing the jumping man in the top right quadrent. The viewers eye is immediately drawn to him.

http://www.chasejarvis.com/#mi=1&pt=0&pi=2&s=0&p=-1&a=0&at=0

Former Society vs Modern Society

Steve McCurry took this photograph in 1994. It is a picture of a native fisherman fishing in a creek with a modern oil refinary in the background. I like this picture because it shows two sides of life: the serenity of nature and the exploitation of modern business in our society. I like how the photographer positioned the man so it looks like the oil refinary is bigger than the man. It shows how our modern society puts business and money before individuals and their work. Also, McCurry breaks the rule of thirds by spliting the photo into two halves: one for the mdoern oil refinary and the other for the natural green area. By doing this, he contrasts the picture equally between the two societies of life. I also like how Steve McCurry uses color to dipict the two sides of society. The top half is almost dull and colorless while the lower half is brightly colored.

http://www.magnumphotos.com/Archive/C.aspx?VP3=ViewBox_VPage&IT=ZoomImage01_VForm&IID=2K7O3RTT8PLC&ALID=2K7O3RTT5VOS&PN=41&CT=Search