Eiffel Tower

In this photograph I have captured the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. This photograph was taken this last summer when I went to Europe for a school trip. I like this photograph because the whole Eiffel Tower is in the picture. However, I do not like how far away I am from the Eiffel Tower, creating too much negative space.

Since I was outside when I took this photograph and the sun was not too harsh I did not have to adjust the camera settings very much. The aperture was set at F 3.2 and the exposure speed was set at 1/1000. This allowed for the perfect amount of light into the photograph. The focus is very strong in this photograph because the Eiffel Tower is completely in focus.

I took this photograph because for one thing I was in Paris and I was at the Eiffel Tower. In order to get the complete Eiffel Tower in the photograph you had to go a ways back. However, to improve this photograph would be to not be standing so far away because the road and the bushes are too much negative space. I do although, like how the clouds and airplane marks are creating a design in the sky which takes away some of the negative space in the sky.

I also took this photograph because I most likely will not return to Paris, France and the Eiffel Tower ever again; thus, I wanted to capture this moment because for the longest time I dreamt about being in Paris, and that dream finally came true.

Stream

In this photograph I have captured a stream near a national park and castle in Blarney, Ireland. This photograph was taken this summer when I went to Europe for a school trip. I like this photograph because the trees are reflecting in the stream and I like how there are boats waiting to be used. However, I do not like how the sky is cloudy and not blue.

Since I was outside when I took this photograph and the sky was cloudy I had to adjust the camera settings. The aperture was set at F 3.2 and the exposure speed was set at 1/320. This allowed the perfect amount of light into the camera lens. The focus is strong in this photograph because everything is completely in focus.

I took this photograph because I liked how everything was set up. I liked how there was a bridge in the background, there were boats on the side, and how the trees were reflected in the stream. To improve this photograph would be to photoshop the sky blue. I also captured this photograph because I was in Ireland and I wanted to capture this moment of scenery.

Notre Dame

In this photograph I have captured the Notre Dame in Paris, France. This photograph was taken this last summer when I went to Europe for a school trip. I like how the sun is shining through were the Notre Dame is spaced out at the very top of the building. However, I do not like how the sun is then creating a glare at the bottom of the lens, which is shown at the bottom of the photograph.

Since I obviously was outside when I took this photograph and the camera was facing directly at the sun I had to adjust the camera settings. The aperture was set at F 3.2 and the exposure speed was set at 1/1000. This allowed just enough light into the lens without the photograph being completely white. Also the focus is very strong in this photograph because Notre Dame is completely in focus.

To improve this photograph would be to step back before I took the picture to get the whole Notre Dame in the picture. However, it was very crowded and I did not want peoples head in my photograph so I had to stay close. I took this photograph because it was the Notre Dame and there is so much history involving this church. Also I was in Paris, France and I wanted to capture this moment because I most likely will not return to Paris and now I will have this memory forever.

Also with the sun shining through the top of the Notre Dame gives the building a more spiritual feeling. Which is also why I captured this photograph the way I did. However, it would be nice if the sky was not so cloudy and you could see more blue in the sky.

Archway

In this photograph I have captured an archway in Anne Hathaway's Garden. This photograph was taken this summer when I went to Europe for a school trip. I like this photograph because of all the green plants that are shown. However, I do not like how much I zoomed in the archway.

Since this photograph was taken outside but in an area where trees provided shade I had to make sure the camera settings were set correctly. The aperture was set at F 3.2 and the exposure speed was set at 1/125. These settings allowed the perfect amount of light into the camera lens. The focus is very strong in this photograph because everything is in focus.

I took this photograph because I liked how the archway was made out of vines with plants growing all around it. I also liked how the archway then had a trail leading out that was too covered with plants. If I could improve this photograph I would zoom out a little when I took it so I could get more of the plants around the archway. However, everything else is perfect and this is a very natural looking photograph, which is what I love capturing.

I also captured this archway because this was in Anne Hathaway's garden in Wale, UK. If you didn't know, Anne Hathaway was William Shakespeare's wife so being here where Shakespeare once stood was absolutely amazing. I moment I definitely wanted to capture.

Santa Cruz, CA

In this photograph I have captured a beach in Santa Cruz, California. This photograph was taken this summer while I was vacationing there with my best friend and her family. In this photograph I like how the rocks and sand are contrasting one another. However, I do not like how the sky is so grey and dull.

Since I was outside, by water, and the sun was not out I did not have to adjust the camera settings very much. The aperture was set at F 8 and the exposure speed was set at 1/250. Since the sun was not shining this allowed the perfect amount of light into the camera lens. The focus is strong in this photograph because everything is in focus.

I took this photograph because I love taking pictures of beaches. I love going to the beach; therefore, I love capturing every moment that I spend at the beach. If I could improve this photograph I would try to photoshop the sky so it would be blue or at least some what more bright. Thus, if the sky was lighter it would make the photograph seem brighter and happier.

The London Eye

In this photograph I have captured The London Eye. I captured this photograph this last summer while I was in London on a school trip. I like this photograph because the "Eye" is standing out from the sky. However, I do not like how there other objects in the photograph.

Since I was outside and at a time when the sun is very harsh, I had to adjust the camera settings correctly. The aperture was set at F 8 and the exposure speed was set at 1/500. This allowed the perfect amount of light into the camera lens. The focus is strong in this photograph because the "Eye" is completely in focus.

I took this photograph because I liked how the sun was creating the "Eye" to be in shadow. Also because I was about to go on the "Eye" and wanted to capture this moment since I most likely will not return to London. If I could improve this photograph I would take a few steps back when trying to capture the "Eye" because the very top is cut out of the photograph. Also I would try to take this picture at a different angle so the building and the trees would not be in the photograph.

Jellyfish

In this photograph I have captured jellyfish swimming with one another. This photograph was taken in the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I like in this photograph how I captured a bunch of jellyfish swimming in one area of the tank. However, I do not like how blurry some of the jellyfish look because of the tank.

Since the jellyfish tank was inside a dark area I had to adjust my camera settings to let in more light because I could not use a flash. The aperture was set at F 4.8 and the exposure speed was set at 1/10. This allowed the perfect amount of light into the camera lens without causing the jellyfish to be whited out. The focus is moderate in this photograph because only some jellyfish are in focus while others are not.

To improve this photograph would be for the jellyfish to not be moving so they can all be in focus, but that cannot happen. I captured this photograph because I love all ocean animals. Further more, I really liked how all the jellyfish were in a group together with their bodies all inter tangling one another. I also liked how the jellyfish were not all one size and how some were darker because they were swimming more up to the top of the tank while the others are down closer to the light. The jellyfish are creating depth in this photograph without me the photographer doing much, which does not happen often.

St. Thomas, VI

In this photograph I have captured a beach on the island of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. This photograph was taken last year while I was vacationing with my family. What I like about this photograph is how the chairs are perfectly set up with towels on them, waiting for someone to sit in them. However, I do not like how there is a shadow in the bottom right corner of the photograph.

Since I took this photograph at a time when the sun was at its harshest time, I had to make sure the camera settings were set correctly. The aperture was set at F 7.1 and the exposure speed was set at 1/400. Beaches are very hard to photograph during the day because the sand and the reflects the sun which makes everything much brighter. The focus is very strong in this photograph because everything is in focus.

I took this photograph because I loved how the sky and water looked blue and perfect. However, the sand in this photograph is too bright. Thus, I should have either adjusted the camera settings or photoshopped the sand to not be so bright. This photograph reminds me of a picture you would see in a magazine promoting tourists to come visit the island. That is also why I like this photograph.

White Flowers

In this photograph I have captured white flowers from a tree at the Capital Building. These flowers were photoshopped to look the way they look. This is why I like this photograph because of the way I photoshopped the flowers to stand out. However, I do not like how there are dark spots in this photograph.

Since I took this photograph outside when the sun was at its harsh point I had to make sure the camera settings were set correctly. The aperture was set at F 5.6 and the exposure speed was set at 1/4000. This allowed for the perfect amount of light into the lens. The focus is very strong in this photograph because the flowers all completely in focus.

I took this photograph because I loved the flowers on this tree. I photoshopped this photograph because I wanted to see what the flowers would look like if I changed them. Some people may not like the fact that the flowers are highlighted the way that they are but some do like it. To improve this photograph would be to change the angle that I took this picture at, maybe to get closer to the flowers so the dark spots do not show.

Pond

In this photograph I have captured a pond in the meadow behind my house. I like this photograph because it is a perfect natural photograph. I also like this photograph because in a way the pond and weeds form a heart. However, I do not like how one of the weeds is poking out and showing across the water.

Since I took this photograph outside when the sun was not too bright I had to make sure the camera settings were set correctly. The aperture was set at F 6.3 and the exposure speed was set at 1/4,000. This allowed for the perfect amount of light into the camera lens. The focus is very strong in this photograph because the front part of the weeds and pond are in focus while the back part of the pond and weeds are blurred.

To improve this photograph would be to change the angle I took this picture at. I should have moved the camera lens up to where the pond just starts so you can see more of the weeds behind the pond and maybe some of the sky. I took this photograph because I have never taken a photograph of this pond before. Also because I really liked the colors of the whole scene and I like natural looking colors.

Meko the Watch Dog

In this photograph I have captured my dog Meko keeping watch on my family's backyard. Meko is my subject a lot when I am bored and want to take pictures. I like this photograph because of the angle I captured Meko's face at. However, I do not like how the sun is creating hot spots on his face.

Since I took this photograph at a harsh sunlight time of the day, the camera settings had to be altered. The aperture was set at F 5 and the exposure speed was set at 1/800. I should have fixed the settings more because too much sunlight still got into the camera lens. However, the focus in this photograph is very strong because Meko is completely in focus and the foreground and background are blurred.

Besides the harsh hot spots on Meko's face, I truly like this photograph. I like how the grass in front of Meko is blurred and the background is blurred because it is creating depth into the photograph. I also like the angle I captured Meko at because you can see his age in the white hairs in his chin and you can tell he is a watch dog. Animals are very difficult to photograph and I am lucky that both of my dog's are some what easy to photograph.

Bush Blowing in the Wind

In this photograph I have captured a big bush blowing in the wind. This photograph was taken on a very windy day in Nevada. I like this photograph because of the warm feeling and color of the bush. However, I do not like how there is a long leaf in the bottom right corner of the photograph.

Since I took this photograph during a time of day when the sun was really harsh, the camera settings had to be corrected. The aperture was set at F 5.6 and the exposure speed was set at 1/4,000. This allowed for the perfect amount of light into the lens. The focus in this photograph is very strong because the bush is completely in focus and the background is blurred.

I photoshoped this photograph to be this warm tan color; the plant was originally white and green. The sun is creating a hot spot in the left side of the bush; thus, to improve this photograph would be to take the picture at a different angle. This photograph is also not very interesting, if something else was going on the picture then it would greatly improve this photograph. This photograph was not taken for class, I took this photograph because I was bored one day and went out in my backyard looking for a subject.

Chris Steele

In this photograph I have captured my friend Chris Steele. This photograph was taken for my senior project as well. I like this photograph because of the angle his body and head are facing. However, I do not like how dark the right side of the photograph is.

I took this photograph inside with a window as my main light, which is giving Chris a natural looking glow to the left side of the photograph. Thus, I had to set the aperture at F 4.5 and exposure speed was set at 1/80. This allowed the perfect amount of light into the camera lens. The focus is very strong in this photograph because Chris is completely in focus.

I took this photograph because Chris is Brittney Sly's boy friend and I needed another boy picture for my senior project. This photograph was taken at free form, which means Chris posed however he wanted to and I just captured his photograph. To improve this photograph the right side of the background needs to be lightened up with a spot light. However, the dark does give this photograph character.

Volleyball Net

In this photograph I have captured a sand volleyball court at a park. This photograph was for my photography class. I like this photograph because of all the colors that are in the picture. However, I do not like how you can not see all of the volleyball net.

This photograph was obviously taken outside at a park but the time I took this photograph at was during the time when the sun is very harsh. Thus, I had to check all the camera settings. The aperture was set on F 6.3 and the exposure speed was set at 1/1,000. This allowed the perfect amount of light into the lens.

The focus in this photograph is very strong because the net is completely in focus since the net is the main subject and the background is blurred. I took this photograph because volleyball is my favorite sport and I have been playing since the seventh grade and joined a club the next year and played till my last year of high school. To improve this photograph would be to get up on a ladder to get all of the net into the photograph rather than only half of the net. However, I do like the angle I captured this photograph at because the angle makes the net look really long.

Wood Stack

In this photograph I have captured a pile of wood stacked up against a fence. I like how the moss that is stuck to the wood is bright green and is standing out from the wood. However, I do not like how orange the top of the wood looks. Also the angle of this photograph is boring and has too much negative space.

Since I took this photograph outside after a rain storm I did not have to adjust the camera settings very much. The aperture was set at F 13 and the exposure speed was set at 1/60. This allowed the perfect amount of light into the lens. The focus is very strong in this photograph because the wood is completely in focus.

To improve this photograph would be to take this picture at a different angle. The fence in the background is distracting the eye away from the wood. Also this photograph is photoshoped too much because the top of the wood is orange looking. I took this photograph because my family cut's down trees to heat our house in the winter; thus, I was showing how much work my family puts into cutting wood.