Photo Bingo Terms
- coalers11
- Aug 31, 2020
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 3, 2020
This is our first photo assignment!
For this particular assignment, I tried to add a level of difficulty by utilizing multiple terms for each shot.
"Frozen in Time" -
The term "motion" comes into this image through the globe. The scene is set to resemble a place frozen in time; however, the globe is a reminder that there is only thing in life that is certain - the world stops for no one.
"Things of the Past" -
The terms "texture", "cluttered", and "wide shot" all play a significant role in this composition. Within the the shot, there are many different textures, ranging from the picnic table, to the rusty raccoon trap, to the smooth cover of the notebook. Although items were strategically placed for a flat-lay photo, there were put there to be cluttered (it's almost like I tried to resemble what my desk looks like...). Lastly, this photograph was shot at about 18mm, making it a wide shot. This can be noticed by the distortion of the coin in the bottom left of the image.
"Fact: She is the Cutest Dog" -
Without any needed explanation, the term "contrast" was the main inspiration for this photo. Most notably, her black and white face stands as a perfect example of contrast. But, I wanted to make it a bit more complicated. The light shining through the window illuminates her white side, increasing the contrast even more. The term "extreme close up" was also used in creating this composition. This photo was taken very close to Millie (my dog's name), close enough for her to lick the outside of the lens!
"Risk" -
Stopped in time, as the prize of world domination hangs suspensefully in the air, my father glares at the game board, hoping, nay, praying for a successful roll. The terms used in this photo are "passion" and "colorful". The passion is clearly seen in his face as the intense colors set and mood and time. In composing this picture, I wanted to bring my dad back to his "hay-day" of board games, the 80s. From the Star Wars poster in the back, to his college jacket and Anaheim Ducks hat, this scene is definitely set in the 80s.
"From the Ground" -
Practicing with the term wild, this close-up shot of the woodland floor shows the beauty of the flora during a rainy day.
"Rainy Day" -
This image uses the terms "reflection" and "rough". A reflection can be seen in the muddy puddle in the foreground. The rough gravel of the driveway creates a sense of ruggedness. This is definitely not a city-scape.
"A Dark Road" -
Again, this was taken on a rainy day. The composition reflects the terms "symmetry" and "isolated". The symmetry of the lines is quite obvious; however, this image also depicts a very isolated mood. Where typically there may be a subject, there is nothing. The lines of the road lead the eyes of the viewer to a blank space, creating a sense of isolation not directly appearing on the photo, but rather within the viewer.
"Before the Show" -
After setting the scene to resemble a jazz club, I attempted many times to take this self-portrait. I wanted to create a sense of the phrase "the calm before the storm". The sheet music seen on the table is scattered, showing there was much practice taking place. The attire is standard for a jazz show in the 20s and the look on my face anxiously waiting to "perform". There's one piece of this composition that stands apart, and that is the red pocket square. I felt there need to be something to break the yellow color scheme and give character to the piece.
"More Than a Book" -
Practicing the terms shadow and silhouette, this image may seem rather simple at first. However, at closer inspection, a silhouetted hand can be seen reaching for the book. This adds a deeper storyline to the photo. This wasn't just picture of a book with glasses on it. Someone stopped reading it. Why? Now, a hand is going to pick it back up. Is is the same hand, or is it someone else's?
"Shape of Balance" -
This composition utilizes the terms "shape", "balance", and "symmetry". This entire image is split near perfectly down the middle. To add a little bit of abstractness, I selected an object that is typically not the a regular shape someone encounters during a regular day. Being that the scene is split between black and white, there is a sense of balance and symmetry.
"Here They Come!" -
I wanted to take the viewer into a new world, one similar to Toy Story. "Colorful" and "close up" are two terms that helped me take this image. I suppose the image has more of a color "pop" than it is colorful, but, nonetheless the green from the weeds, the roof, and the figurine keep a consistent scheme throughout the photograph. It provides a sharp contrast with the sand, dead leaves, and bark. Additionally, this is needed to be a close up to really bring the viewer into this miniature world.
"Stop Taking Pictures and Throw the Frisbees" -
Once again I used my dog, Millie, as a model. I used the terms "low angle" and "shadow" for this photo. The low angle establishes that she is the dominant one (which is very true) and the backlighting provides a long shadow extending past the camera. Shortly after this, we played frisbee and wore her down!
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