Blog #1: Critique of Depth of Field -Rough Texture Project
1. Which photo is the strongest of the 5? What drew your attention to that photo?
Photo #5 is the strongest because of the in focus plant in the foreground. The stems of the plant guide the viewer’s eye up the lines to the blurred grid on top. The focal point in this image is the plant, but it quickly changes as the actual lines capture the attention.
2. What type of depth does it have (small/shallow OR large/deep). Is the main subject of the photo evident?
Photo #5 has a shallow depth. The upward angle allows the plant (main subject) to stand out. The lines of the stem is the starting point, and they lead the viewer to the rest of the photo.
3. What do you see as the most innovative and creative aspects of the photo? (Did he/she capture an interesting angle? Eye catching light, contrast, dynamic colors, or textures?)
Photo #5 has many elements that show creativity. There are two sets of line that capture the viewer’s eye. The contrast between the green stem and red grid add perspective to the photo. Also, the sun in the upper right hand corner adds a softer touch.
4. Did the photographer follow composition techniques like the rule of thirds, shallow depth of field, and/or high/low angle. If not, were the rules broken successfully (does the picture still look good)?
In photo #5 the photographer used a shallow depth of field, and low angle. By doing this he was able to create a more dynamic photo. It’s interesting to see that by using both techniques the photographer was able to create an aesthetically pleasing image.
5. Do elements like emphasis and/or lines take your the eye around the whole image? Explain how and give an example.
There are perfect examples of actual line in this photo. The stems of the plant capture the viewer. They then lead the eye to the top of the image, where the grid demonstrates another example of line. The edge of the flower plant also leads the viewer from the right to the left of the image.
