Taking Pictures is a Hoot!: 2013

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Monday, November 25, 2013

I came across this photographer, Kyle Thompson, online; what interested me about this person and his photography is the imagination and key eye it took to take some of the shots he has done. I like how he can create art with a still picture. This one here I choose because I see a person in bondage to work. I see him walking out of nature and the peacefulness it brings into people’s life. He’s holding a suitcase and there is a sheet over his head like if he is being forced, a hostage to go. Even in his stance there defiance in his slight movement forward. His fingers are debating what to do and as he makes that decision the peace becomes more and more covered in fog and starts to disappear into the background. Even the ground has that “for sure” line of choice. The side he is on now looks soft and free, while the other side looks hard, rough and cold. I would have like to read his mind wondering why he is making this decision. It is funny how people are motivated to do things we are not comfortable doing. Sacrificing being free and being at peace with the choices we make in life. When I see this picture it reminds of how not to let work bind me up to the point of loosing peace and being free in the choices I make. I will make sure to print one up and have it framed on my desk.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Motion & Sequence

Attack of the Daddy Long Legs

Taking a twirl

The flow of Life

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Humans of UTSA Critique

In Kristen’s first picture she is using the rule of thirds, converging lines, and closed frame. I like how the tree helps creates the rule of thirds and how it helps create the hidden converging lines in the background. The best part of the picture is the natural smile of the guy and its extension it creates in his eyes. It’s such a warm face.

In Kristen’s second picture she used the rule of thirds, converging lines, open frame, zig zag lines and a frame within a frame. You can see the nervousness of the person in the picture but it is not overwhelming. It is more of a happy, delighted look that will lead to a laugh. I like how you can use the trees to make a frame but when you look at the picture as a whole you see the zig zag lines of the benches and stairs. The only thing I would change about this picture is maybe having him put his phone away. The lighting also complements everything in the picture.

In Kristen’s third picture she is using rule of thirds, converging lines, open frame, and shape. The lighting in this picture was great. I like how simple this is yet very silly. I like how only the man in this picture is the only person in it. As you see his laptop with his expression only makes you think that he is in deep thought or trying to solve a problem. The tree creates the rule of thirds and the background helps with the open frame and converging lines. The only thing different I would do is just moving him just a bit over to get him a little bit in the middle of trees without really putting him there.

In Kristen’s fourth picture she is using horizontal format, Asymmetrical balance, shape, frame within a frame and closed frame. What I like about this photo is you can see the brotherhood these men are creating. There is warmth, trust, commodore and fun; what real friendship looks like. I like how they without knowing used the right amount of space between each other to create the Asymmetrical balance. They also create the frame by using their arms as they are holding on to each other before you can even see the background. The only thing I would change about this picture is to remove the people on the left.

In Kristen’s fifth picture she is using shape, rule of thirds, converging lines, and curvilinear lines. I like this picture because it simple and yet complex. You can see in the guy’s eyes that there is something he is really thinking about that is meaningful. Even as he holds the cards you can see gentleness of that thought. This picture was well light and I like how there is light reflecting in eyes to bring out his emotion in them. I also like how she didn’t crop out the soda machine to give it room. You see the triangle his body makes as well as the roundness around him.

Overall her background was not the main focus of her pictures but it did complement the subjects very well. I liked how she could take the subjects pictures in a natural state and there was no fakeness. Great job and keep up the good work Kristen!

Monday, October 14, 2013

Humans of UTSA

She is perusing a degree in Health and wants to become a Program Director or Program Coordinator.

She was in a rush to her Business Stakeholders meeting.

Gotta love our UTSA Police Officers. He was glad to pose as "RoboCop" for me and said the best part of his job was when people say "Thank You." All I can say is thanks for what all that the department does to protect us.

She is perusing her degree in Political Science and then she is off to law school. Good Luck!

I had the honor of meeting these two. He is the Curator for UTSA Art Collection and he was showing his niece around campus. She wants to be a Sociology Major.

She has a really great smile! Also she is currently works in the military and is perusing her Psychology Degree to help soldiers. Thank you for serving us!