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Photo Assignment Name: Rule of thirds

Student Name: Emily Smith

Group Name: The Snapshots

Title: Game View

Tags: football, game view, sidelines

I believe that this photograph fits the rule of thirds category. The gentlemen pictured fall closely on the left and right vertical lines. The symbols at the top of the chains fill the top portion of the picture and are close to where the lines intersect. The eye is drawn to the number one and the ball marker. I liked the way that you could tell that this was related to football without focusing on the actual football. In the distance you can see a blurred image of the football, the players legs, and the face of the coach.

Before taking this class I had never heard of the rule of thirds. This is one of the first photographs I took using the rule of thirds grid on my camera. I really had never thought much about taking pictures except for noticing what was in the background. Now I find that I am constantly assessing the areas around me and how they would or would not fit the rule of thirds. I am glad that I understand this concept now, and I am excited to continue to take photographs using this concept.

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: Donna Owen (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%

Other Comments:

Jacki - Emily, I really like the story that your photo tells. I think you have done a great job capturing the concept of the rule of thirds. I also like the depth of the picture. The only suggestion that I have, and maybe you already did, but liven up the color a little bit. I know when I edited my photos I was amazed at what it did for the color. Good job!

Donna- I like that you took the photos from behind the men so that our focus is on not only the men but also what they see. I, too, think that you applied the rule of thirds rule well. Possible alteration: You might consider using photoshop to remove the man and boy from the area around the man's head (the one in the yellow shirt) (Thanks Donna! I'm still trying to get used to my photoshop elements...I cropped the guy out and then he reappeared when I posted...I'm still trying to figure that one out.)

Mike - Emily, like the fact that you have both men at the intersection points on the imaginary grid. This is a good photo. I love the way you are drawn into it. I am curious as to why both men were looking at the goal post instead of the field of play (yard marker AND down marker...This has nothing to do with the picture, just my OCD showing up). Great pic!!I

Kevin- Emily, the first thing noticed about this photo was the realism. I can imagine this scene and feel like I have been there. I also like the symmetry between the two men's pose. I did not notice until Donna mentioned it, but the people in the background look like the good/bad angels from the cartoons sitting on someone's shoulder.