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Photo Assignment Name: Rule of Thirds

Student Name:Jaclyn Blair

Group Name: The Snapshots



Title: Laini Bug

Tags: profile, little girl, sepia

It was very hard to decide on a picture for this assignment, but once I saw how this one turned out, my mind was made up for me. I had never heard of the rule of thirds before this class. I felt like I was photographing with a new technique. Before this assignment, I always wanted the subject of the picture to be centered. Now, I can see the importance of the rule of thirds. The rule of thirds really applies to the right hand side of this photo. I was questioning whether or not the left hand side of the photo applies. The feeling of this picture really changed when I changed the color to sepia. I liked the photograph in color, but I love it in sepia. I cropped the picture to zoom in on her face and that also changed the feeling. Her hands were originally in the photo, but I love how her face takes the focus of the viewer's eye. Overall, I really liked taking this photo and experimenting with the editing.

Self Evaluation (45-50 pts.) || 80 – 89% (40 - 44 pts.) || <80% (<40 pts.) || Critique Comments:
 * Category || Strong || Adequate || Weak ||
 * Concept || Does an outstanding job of communicating the concept. || Does an adequate job communicating the concept. || Does a poor job communicating the concept. ||
 * Composition || Photograph uses composition principles very effectively. || Photograph does a good job using composition principles. || Photograph does a poor job using composition principles. ||
 * Focus || Focus is a perfect match with the concept of the shot. || Focus is an adequate match with the concept of the shot. || Focus is a poor match with the concept of the shot. ||
 * Technical Aspects || Shutter speed and aperture were perfectly chosen to match concept. || Shutter speed and aperture were adequately chosen to match concept. || Shutter speed and aperture were poorly chosen and do not match the concept. ||
 * Depth of Field || Excellent use of depth-of-field. || Adequate use of depth-of-field. || Poor use of depth-of-field. ||
 * Title/tags || Title and tags were perfectly chosen and written to express the content and concept. Spelling and word choice are excellent with no mistakes. || Title and tags were adequately chosen and written to express the content and concept. Spelling and word choice are good with only minor errors. || Title and tags were poorly chosen and written to express the content and concept. Contains multiple spelling errors or wrong word choices. ||
 * ** Instructor evaluates this section ** ||
 * Self Critique || Excellent self-assessment. Written comments meet or exceed requirements. || Adequate self-assessment. Written comments meet requirements. || Poor self-assessment. Written comments do not meet requirements. ||
 * Peer Critique || Excellent peer assessment. Written comments meet or exceed requirements. || Adequate peer assessment. Written comments meet requirements. || Poor peer assessment. Written comments do not meet requirements. ||
 * Peer Comments || Peer comments exceed expectations. || Peer comments meet expectations. One or two comments might be missing. || Three or more peer comments were missing, incomplete or poorly written. ||
 * Total Points || >89%
 * Total Points || >89%

Peer Critique Name: Emily (45-50 pts.) || 80 – 89% (40 - 44 pts.) || <80% (<40 pts.) || Critique Comments: Jacki, your daughter is adorable. I think you did a good job representing the rule of thirds assignment. I do have a couple of suggestions for you. It looks like you took this photo from above; maybe that is what you were going for. I would be eye level with her the next time I do a profile shot. This would give it an even better feeling. Also move closer to the subject so there is less cropping to do, i.e. cropping out her hands. I think this way you will get a better depth of field as well. I'm am learning so much from viewing everyone's photos, and I am beginning to enjoy taking that "great" shot!!! I look forward to seeing your other photos.1253483002~Emily
 * Category || Strong || Adequate || Weak ||
 * Concept || Does an outstanding job of communicating the concept. || Does an adequate job communicating the concept. || Does a poor job communicating the concept. ||
 * Composition || Photograph uses composition principles very effectively. || Photograph does a good job using composition principles. || Photograph does a poor job using composition principles. ||
 * Focus || Focus is a perfect match with the concept of the shot. || Focus is an adequate match with the concept of the shot. || Focus is a poor match with the concept of the shot. ||
 * Technical Aspects || Shutter speed and aperture were perfectly chosen to match concept. || Shutter speed and aperture were adequately chosen to match concept. || Shutter speed and aperture were poorly chosen and do not match the concept. ||
 * Depth of Field || Excellent use of depth-of-field. || Adequate use of depth-of-field. || Poor use of depth-of-field. ||
 * Title/tags || Title and tags were perfectly chosen and written to express the content and concept. Spelling and word choice are excellent with no mistakes. || Title and tags were adequately chosen and written to express the content and concept. Spelling and word choice are good with only minor errors. || Title and tags were poorly chosen and written to express the content and concept. Contains multiple spelling errors or wrong word choices. ||
 * ** Instructor evaluates this section ** ||
 * Self Critique || Excellent self-assessment. Written comments meet or exceed requirements. || Adequate self-assessment. Written comments meet requirements. || Poor self-assessment. Written comments do not meet requirements. ||
 * Peer Critique || Excellent peer assessment. Written comments meet or exceed requirements. || Adequate peer assessment. Written comments meet requirements. || Poor peer assessment. Written comments do not meet requirements. ||
 * Peer Comments || Peer comments exceed expectations. || Peer comments meet expectations. One or two comments might be missing. || Three or more peer comments were missing, incomplete or poorly written. ||
 * Total Points || >89%
 * Total Points || >89%

Donna - I agree with Emily; your daughter is beautiful. I think you captured her sweetness and innocence, and using sepia makes the photo seem timeless. I like that her eye is positioned at an intersecting point in the rule of thirds grid. Possible Alteration: You might consider cropping off an inch or so from the left side. Although I like that you left us room to see where she's looking, the extra grass may not be necessary.

Mike - Jacki, I like the change from color to sepia. It is reminiscent of Michael Kahn's pictures. (If you want to see his work, go to Art.com). I like the way you are drawn towards the left of the photo and wondering what she see.

Kevin- Jackie, this is a good example of the Rule of Thirds. In fact, the nose of the child is perfectly situated and a focal point in itself. Additionally, she is looking into open space in the picture which leads the viewer to wonder what she is seeing. A different angle on the shot would be interesting, for example, if it had been taken from her level. -km