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Photo Assignment Name: Rule of Thirds

Student Name: Donna Owen

Group Name: The Snapshots

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Title: Starr's Mill

Tags: landscape, architecture, water, depth

Self Evaluation

This photograph was taken at Starr's Mill in Fayette County, Georgia. This photo reflects the "rule of thirds" concept in that the area above the dam, the trees and sky, make up about one third of the vertical area of the photo. Emphasis is given to the falling and flowing water, and the dam itself, which is the most interesting aspect of the photo, is aligned so that the smallest point is about one third from the right side of the photo. I am glad that I now know how to use the "rule of thirds" to improve my photos. I took several photos at the mill, and when I was selecting one to demonstrate this concept, I realized that I had broken the rule in what could have been my best photo. I will definitely be more careful in the future. (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 - Donna, this is a great photo. I love the way the dam and water follow the horizonal line from left to right. This is the way the "rule of thirds" should be done. There is no distracting images around the focus. I can't suggest anything to make it better. You obviously understand the concept of the assignment and, like me, have learned how to incorporate the "rule" in your pictures to make them even better.
 * 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 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%

Other Comments: Emily -Donna, I love seeing photos of Starr's Mill!! I think you have done a good job capturing the beauty of the falls and adhering to the rule of thirds. I have wanted to go and take photos there myself, but I haven't had much time by myself lately in order to do so. Maybe I can catch some shots when the leaves are really beginning to change. Again, I think you did a good job with the rule of thirds photo.

Jacki - Donna, I love your scenic picture. I think you have done a great job with the rule of thirds concept. I love how it captures the depth of the scene, from the upclose pool of water to well beyond the edge of the falls. The only suggestion I have is to maybe take the picture when there is more sunlight to give it more color. Good job!

Kevin - Donna, this is a lovely picture. There are many interesting elements including lighting, reflections, and the movement of the waterfall. The ROT is well observed including the angle of the dam itself. I would be interested to see some cropping/zooming on the fountain. This one setting could turn into many other nice photos.