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.