Gimp 7: Dictionary

Assignment Description: For this assignment we were to choose any word from the dictionary and try to show the word thru pictures. We were supposed to make the picture look clean and attractive to the eye. We also had to put the word and definition on the photo. I chose the words...

Stellar

Greed

Photogenic

Playful

Photo Assignment 5: Black & White

Assignment Description: For week number 5, I decided to do black and white as my assignment. Which is basically taking pictures of anything in black in white.

Best Photo

Exposure Triangle:

Shutter- 1/125

Aperture- 5.6

ISO- 800

Slideshow

Summary: I took different pictures of random things in black and white that I thought were interesting.

Gimp 6: Portrait

Assignment Description: We were assigned to take 2 portrait photos. One of which was taken in the studio set up in the library, and the second against a white background near a window using a bounce card to help light the darker side of the face.

What I Learned: During this assignment I learned a bounce card is a cheap way of taking portrait picture and reflecting the light. I also learned how to make white borders for photos using Gimp.

Photo Assignment 4: Motion

Assignment Description: This week I chose motion for my next assignment. I decided to do this, because while taking pictures for nature, Remy, my brother-in-laws dog was chasing me. I took a few pictures of him running and thought they looked great.

Best Photo Before Touch-up:

After Touch-up:

Exposure Triangle:
Shutter- 1/499
Aperture- 5.6
ISO- 250

Slideshow:



Summary: I took many pictures of Remy running around and jumping up to catch his toy. I then picked the best 11. There isn't much of a variety, but it was a last minute decision.

Gimp 5: School

Assignment Description: The 5th Gimp assignment is taking a picture anywhere in the school, and editing things to change the picture drastically. While doing this you also need to make it look realistic, that is the challenge.

Before:

I decided I wanted to have a sea monster coming out of the lake. In order to add a more dramatic effect I put a dark cloudy background and a man in the corner in a fetal position. The tree was very different to get around when placing the background in, so i tried getting rid of it by using the clone tool.

After:

What I Learned: I learned editing a picture is hard work, and takes creativity. In order to get the picture you want, you need to make sacrifices (The tree) or change your ideas.

Gimp 4: Motion Demo

Today I Learned... how to take a motion picture, leaving the background blurry and not the subject. To do so, you must move the camera as your subject goes by, at the same speed.

Photo Assignment 3: Nature

Assignment Description: My choice for week 3 was sort of last minute. The day I decided to take pictures was nice and sunny, so instead of motion, I chose nature. There were many flowers already blooming and I wamted to take advantage of the sunny day in Michigan.

Best Photo:

Exposure Triangle:
Shutter- 1/1000
Aperture- 5.6
ISO- 200

Slideshow:



Summary: I was at my brother-in-laws house, and noticed all the beautiful blooming flowers. I took many different pictures of them, and also tried to get some animals in there too, such as the bee, and the robins nest with eggs.

Gimp 3: Panoramic

Assignment Description: This was Gimp Assignment number 3. For this assignment we were told to take 3 pictures and try to use gimp to make it look as much as we could like a panoramic.

Photo Assignment 2: Animals

Assignment Description: This week I chose to do the animal assignment. This is where you catch an animal's character in the picture.

Best Picture:

Exposure Triangle:
Aperture- 4.2
Shutter- 1/499
ISO- 250




Summary: For my assignment I didn't want to do what everyone does when they choose animals,which is usually dogs and cats. I took photographs of horses,one of a dog, a turtle, and the challenge of capturing birds. I think my pictures for this week turned out great and are interesting.