Assignment 1: Final Images

Composition: I wanted to get a different perspective of the sink than what one is used to everyday. I also wanted to keep the lighting toward the focus of the the image to emphasize the details.

Concept, Method & Motivation: This image isn't about anything specifically. However, one could argue it's about preserving water. I knew I wanted to get close to the sink and have a shallow depth of field. I also wanted to use the bathrooms own lighting. In doing this I wanted to capture a view one most certainly never uses while at a sink.

Context: This particular photo isn't drawn from any specific photographer or artists. It's about the simplicity of an everyday object and the view one rarely sees.
Interpretation: Others saw it as an everyday item, but represented in an eerie and dark way.
Evaluation: Students didn't comment on any changes to be made. And honestly, I am happy with the way it is. However, maybe instead of streaming water only have dripping water.
Extension: It would be interesting to take everyday objects and capture them from angles the human eye never does. This would allow one to see the world from a different perspective.

Composition: I wanted to frame the pin the emphasize the stripes and wanted high contrast to further emphasize the stripes.

Concept, Method & Motivation: The image is about the abuse a bowling pin takes for the enjoyment of humans. I wanted to light the pin in a way to show the wear and tear while keeping a darker feel. I've gone bowling numerous times and never have been able to look at a pin closely. I wanted to see one up-close and learn about it.

Context: As with the last photo, this isn't drawn from any specific artists or photographer. However, realizing the abuse a pin takes makes me realize the cycle of a pin. Their created, abused and then eventually destroyed by humans seeking entertainment and enjoyment.
Interpretation: Some students saw the stripes as American symbolism. Other students saw the pin as a prisoner due to the stripes, text and detail of the scratch marks.
Evaluation: I believe the idea of a prisoner is working, which was a little related to my overall goal. However, the idea of American symbolism would have to be done in a much different matter.
Extension: I would love to go to a real bowling alley and capture the life a pin. Every angle. Every moment.

Composition: I wanted to frame the pin as a whole and at an angle to convey it falling down.

Concept, Method & Motivation: This particular image is about seeing a bowling pin up-close and realizing the beauty it possess. I knew bowling pins always take a beating and wanted to light it to convey the darkness of bowling pins. But at the same time, the pin is a beautiful creation and wanted to people to realize that.

Context: This image doesn't relate to any particular artist or photographer but it does shed light on a bowling pin. Who created the bowling pin? Why did they shape it this way? It's a part of the game humans take for granted during their entertainment.
Interpretation: Students saw the pin as a model. They felt it was modeling for the camera.
Evaluation: I do feel the model analogy is working with the angle, but the lighting could possibly be profound from a certain direction. However, this might lose the naturalness and simplicity of the photo.
Extension: Again, I would love to go to a real bowling alley and capture a bowling pin at it's finest.