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Double Exposure

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I used the same original picture overlapped three times to create this effect. The original picture was taken on my reflection excursion and is a picture of the mixture of motor oil and water. The overlays are good examples of using Photoshop to blend multiple layers to achieve a double exposure look. The resulting image was partly planned and partly random. I was trying to achieve a picture which might appear to be cells or ameba. The finished picture does look like cells- that is the planned part- but the mixture of colors and other elements were mostly random and the result of layering the images. The three amebae are along the diagonal plan of the thirds of the space. As well, I left space at the end of the cells to show movement.

This project is a great way to learn about double exposure and how this may be created using a photo editor such as Photoshop. With some practice, one could very predictably achieve results impossible by other means.

Title: Triplets Tags: cell, ameba, double exposure, reflection, brown



(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: Mike (45-50 pts.) || 80 – 89% (40 - 44 pts.) || <80% (<40 pts.) || Critique Comments: Mike - Kevin, excellent photo once again. If you look at my other critique, it is funny that I said that it reminded me of a ovum. The image effectively communicates the concept of double exposure. It actually looks like it existed in the state that the photograph reveals. Bubbles, oil, and water effectively give the illusion of amebae and egg cells ( or ava and sperm cells). Once agian, I don't know how to tell you how to improve your picture, unless you might want to try a color lense filter. It conveys excellently the concept and the image is unique, but very familiar also. Great job!!
 * 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 || <span style="background-color: #00ffff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">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%

Emily-Kevin, this is a nice representation of double exposure. As you described, this photo does resemble amebae and does follow the diagonal line of the rule of thirds. I like how the bubbles appear to be floating towards the amebae. I, too, have been experimenting with Photoshop to create many different kinds of layered shots. My suggestion, which is strictly a personal preference, is to choose a totally different object to display for this photo. I felt like I had already seen this amazing shot for the ambiguous space assignment. Otherwise, this photo is nicely done.

Emily- Here's another version just for you :) Kevin, this is sick! ("Sick" is now a good thing.) --Donna Title: In the Beginning

Jacki - Kevin, I really like your double exposure picture. I am sure it took a lot of work to look that great! I like how you put it on the diagonal of the rule of thirds. The only think I noticed that could improve is the color looks a little washed out (or too bright) right underneath the second "amoeba". Overall, I really like the picture! Good job!

Donna - Kevin, your "Triplets" photo is very cool. You have a unique way of seeing subjects. I like the diagonal angle of the eggs. Suggestion: Maybe photoshop out the white specks near the bottom right. (Hey, I'm reaching here!).