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Front of the School
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter Speed: 1/1328 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/28.1
Focal Length: 48 mm
F-Number: F/29
Exposure Time: 1/1250 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-6400
This photo was taken at the front of the school, to the right of the main entrance. I originally wanted to capture the name at the main entrance, but construction was underway on both the interior and exterior of the library, so fences and construction machinery prevented me from taking the picture. Another challenge I faced with this picture was the choice of angles. I wasn’t able to take a front-facing picture because trees would block some of the name. That’s why I decided to take a shot from the left, which in turn created the diagonal effect. I think that the Glenforest name should be painted a different color so it can stand out and not blend in with the brickwork.
Front of the School
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter Speed: 1/1328 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/28.1
Focal Length: 48 mm
F-Number: F/29
Exposure Time: 1/1250 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-6400
This photo was taken at the front of the school, to the right of the main entrance. I originally wanted to capture the name at the main entrance, but construction was underway on both the interior and exterior of the library, so fences and construction machinery prevented me from taking the picture. Another challenge I faced with this picture was the choice of angles. I wasn’t able to take a front-facing picture because trees would block some of the name. That’s why I decided to take a shot from the left, which in turn created the diagonal effect. I think that the Glenforest name should be painted a different color so it can stand out and not blend in with the brickwork.
Engraved in Time
Glenforest Trinket
Camera: REBEL t4i
Shutter Speed: 1/197 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/5
Focal Length: 37 mm
F-Number: F/5
Exposure Time: 1/200 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-1600
Shutter Priority
These plaques can be found in the front foyer. They recognize previous Gryphons for academic, athletic, and extra-curricular achievements. I consider this a Glenforest Trinket, as this method of recognition is slowly diminishing in schools across the country. In an advanced and technological age, schools are beginning to use other methods to recognize awards and achievements. That’s why I named this picture Engraved in Time. This picture shows the composition rule of diagonals. A weak yet valid point, the diagonals can be seen through the brickwork in the background.
Glenforest Trinket
Camera: REBEL t4i
Shutter Speed: 1/197 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/5
Focal Length: 37 mm
F-Number: F/5
Exposure Time: 1/200 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-1600
Shutter Priority
These plaques can be found in the front foyer. They recognize previous Gryphons for academic, athletic, and extra-curricular achievements. I consider this a Glenforest Trinket, as this method of recognition is slowly diminishing in schools across the country. In an advanced and technological age, schools are beginning to use other methods to recognize awards and achievements. That’s why I named this picture Engraved in Time. This picture shows the composition rule of diagonals. A weak yet valid point, the diagonals can be seen through the brickwork in the background.
Silk Petals
Nature at Glenforest
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter Speed: 1/1328 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/9.1
Focal Length: 55 mm
F-Number: F/9
Exposure Time: 1/1250 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-6400
Focal Length: 55 mm
These flowers were found on the east side of the school, across the baseball diamond. It was difficult to find the right angle to take the photos because they were planted so close to the wall. Taking the pictures from a high angle allow me to show the inside of the flower, whereas taking shots from the sides only showed the petals. I tried to simplify the scene by zooming into and focusing onto the flowers, keeping the soil and grass blurred in the background. Doing this will in turn attract the viewer’s eyes onto the flowers and not be distracted by the soil. The bright colors of the flowers attract the eyes, as it contrasts the background. I made the use of angles to ensure that I captured the bright yellow inside the flower, as well as the shades of red in the petals, which create a sort of delicate and silk-like texture in the picture.
Nature at Glenforest
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter Speed: 1/1328 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/9.1
Focal Length: 55 mm
F-Number: F/9
Exposure Time: 1/1250 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-6400
Focal Length: 55 mm
These flowers were found on the east side of the school, across the baseball diamond. It was difficult to find the right angle to take the photos because they were planted so close to the wall. Taking the pictures from a high angle allow me to show the inside of the flower, whereas taking shots from the sides only showed the petals. I tried to simplify the scene by zooming into and focusing onto the flowers, keeping the soil and grass blurred in the background. Doing this will in turn attract the viewer’s eyes onto the flowers and not be distracted by the soil. The bright colors of the flowers attract the eyes, as it contrasts the background. I made the use of angles to ensure that I captured the bright yellow inside the flower, as well as the shades of red in the petals, which create a sort of delicate and silk-like texture in the picture.
Strike Three
Extra-Curricular
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter Speed: 1/4096 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/6.4
Focal Length: 135 mm
F-Number: F/6.3
Exposure Time: 1/4000 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-640
Shutter Priority
This photo was taken at the baseball diamond. Here we see the subject’s eyes directly on the incoming baseball, which is out of shot. I did my best to simplify the scene by zooming into the batter. The guys in the background became a distraction, as it became confusing as to whom the viewer’s eyes should see first. Zooming in on the picture allowed me to get a greater shot, as it focuses on his face and clothing, and we can see his facial expressions. I also changed the aspect ratio to a vertical shot for the same reason; it created fewer distractions and focused on the main subject.
Extra-Curricular
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter Speed: 1/4096 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/6.4
Focal Length: 135 mm
F-Number: F/6.3
Exposure Time: 1/4000 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-640
Shutter Priority
This photo was taken at the baseball diamond. Here we see the subject’s eyes directly on the incoming baseball, which is out of shot. I did my best to simplify the scene by zooming into the batter. The guys in the background became a distraction, as it became confusing as to whom the viewer’s eyes should see first. Zooming in on the picture allowed me to get a greater shot, as it focuses on his face and clothing, and we can see his facial expressions. I also changed the aspect ratio to a vertical shot for the same reason; it created fewer distractions and focused on the main subject.
Calculus
Cafeteria
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter Speed: 1/4096 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/6.4
Focal Length: 135 mm
F-Number: F/6.3
Exposure Time: 1/4000 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-640
Shutter Priority
This photo was taken at the baseball diamond. Here we see the subject’s eyes directly on the incoming baseball, which is out of shot. I did my best to simplify the scene by zooming into the batter. The guys in the background became a distraction, as it became confusing as to whom the viewer’s eyes should see first. Zooming in on the picture allowed me to get a greater shot, as it focuses on his face and clothing, and we can see his facial expressions. I also changed the aspect ratio to a vertical shot for the same reason; it created fewer distractions and focused on the main subject.
Cafeteria
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter Speed: 1/4096 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/6.4
Focal Length: 135 mm
F-Number: F/6.3
Exposure Time: 1/4000 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-640
Shutter Priority
This photo was taken at the baseball diamond. Here we see the subject’s eyes directly on the incoming baseball, which is out of shot. I did my best to simplify the scene by zooming into the batter. The guys in the background became a distraction, as it became confusing as to whom the viewer’s eyes should see first. Zooming in on the picture allowed me to get a greater shot, as it focuses on his face and clothing, and we can see his facial expressions. I also changed the aspect ratio to a vertical shot for the same reason; it created fewer distractions and focused on the main subject.
Explanations
In Class Activities
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T4i
Shutter Speed: 1/99 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/6.4
Focal Length: 92 mm
F-Number: F/56.3
Exposure Time: 1/100 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-5000
Shutter Priority
Here we have Stoyan and Ayesha discussing work with another classmate, out of shot. Mr. Gerner is also slightly seen in the background. I think that this photo could be improved by changing the settings. The wall in the back is too similar to Stoyan’s skin tone, and Stoyan’s skin is a little too bright. I believe that the shot is a little overexposed. It was hard to avoid the middle when there are two of them in the shot. If I zoomed out, it would show other groups and desks, which would become a distraction. I think the walls and the projector scanner device become a leading line in that it directs straight to Stoyan. His gaze also creates a sense of space, as he is looking off at another classmate. The space can also be sensed between the foreground, Ayesha and Stoyan, and Mr. Gerner in the background.
In Class Activities
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T4i
Shutter Speed: 1/99 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/6.4
Focal Length: 92 mm
F-Number: F/56.3
Exposure Time: 1/100 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-5000
Shutter Priority
Here we have Stoyan and Ayesha discussing work with another classmate, out of shot. Mr. Gerner is also slightly seen in the background. I think that this photo could be improved by changing the settings. The wall in the back is too similar to Stoyan’s skin tone, and Stoyan’s skin is a little too bright. I believe that the shot is a little overexposed. It was hard to avoid the middle when there are two of them in the shot. If I zoomed out, it would show other groups and desks, which would become a distraction. I think the walls and the projector scanner device become a leading line in that it directs straight to Stoyan. His gaze also creates a sense of space, as he is looking off at another classmate. The space can also be sensed between the foreground, Ayesha and Stoyan, and Mr. Gerner in the background.