Dave Black and Action Photography

Who is the photographer?
Dave Black -a freelance photographer for over 30 years.
What does he/she shoot photos of?
Primarily sports and involves action. His work has primarily centered on the sports industry for such publications as Sports Illustrated, Time, Newsweek and the award winning TV show Sports Century on ESPN.
Where does he/she shoot the photos?
The Masters, Kentucky Derby, National Football League, NASCAR and extensive work regarding the United States Olympic Committee, Olympic athletes and coverage of twelve Olympic Games.
When did he/she shoot the photos?
His long involvement as a teacher and guest lecturer with numerous photography workshops since 1986. He has been shooting photos for 30 years.
How is his/her style special/original?
Known for his creative use of Speedlights and in particular with the artistic technique of Lightpainting.
Why is this person famous for his/her photography?
Dave’s portfolio continues to broaden into the commercial and advertising industry, and with specialized lighting projects including work for the National Geographic and their book Where Valor Rests, Arlington National Cemetery.

This picture shows a man playing skateboard. Dave shot this picture by set his camera below the man. He used the blacklighting principle of composition to created this picture. The lighting that he used is from the sun source. It makes his photo looked cool.

Question- what are his technics to created action photography?

How to Take Action Photos

1. Be ready to shoot
2. Shop around before purchasing a compact digital
3. Spring dor a DSLR (digital single-lens-reflex)

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-take-action-photos/

Tips on taking action photos

1. Zoom in on Faces
2. Tell a Story
3. Freeze! 
4. Blur the Background
5. Pan

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-take-action-photos/

What to Know When Taking Action Photos

1. Know your equipment
2. Understand your sport
3. Compelling composition
4. Make what’s important stand out
5. Why blur the background at all?
6. Aperture priority versus shutter priority mode
7. Using continuous focus
8. Burst mode
9. Photograph the whole event, not just one aspect

http://digital-photography-school.com/take-better-action-photos/

How to Take Action Photos Using an Iphone

1. Get Camera+ because it has awesome manual control
2. Touch the screen on your subject and Camera+ will focus on that spot
3. Move your phone with your subject, keeping the focus square over the action

http://davidmolnar.com/crisp-action-shots/

Things to keep in mind

1. Flash- Pro action shooters use powerful high-end electronic flash units, because that's what's needed to light subjects at typical action-shooting distances
2. Equipment- To photograph action like a pro, you need an SLR camera and a long lens
3. Focusing on Action Subjects 

http://www.steephill.tv/photography/action-photography-tips.html

• Car moving- I would shot the photo outside and use bright lighting for my photo because It can focus on the car, and I would blur the background.
• Person jumping- I would shot photo in the gym while person is moving with subject or something. I would set the camera below. I would shoot as many photos as possible.
• Person running-  While the person is running or moving. I would pan the camera so that person is in focus, but I want the background is blurry.

Does my action photo show faces/emotion?

Yes, my action photo shows a person doing weight trainning.   

Does it show the ball/equipment being used?

Yes, it shows weight was pushed up.

Does it show people moving or do they just look like they are standing around?  

Yes, it shows his arms pushing up with a heavy weight.

Does it have good lighting?  

Yes, the lighting is good enough to see the action movement.

Is it cropped to help focus on the subject in motion? 

Yes, it is. You can see the action at his arms that was a little moving.

Is it focused or is it very blurry?

It is a little blurry but we can still see the action.
One of the strenghts in my action photo was....
It capturing his face while he was pushing up the weight.
One of the challenges for my action photo was...
My action photo has a little blurry because his arms was moving.
In the future, I would overcome the above challenge by ... 
Trying to pan the camera below and focus on the main subject that are moving.

Progressive Plant Photos

October 17, 2016

October 18, 2016

October 19, 2016

October 20, 2016

October 21, 2016

October 24, 2016

October 25, 2016

October 26, 2016

October 27, 2016

October 28, 2016

There are all my progressive plant photos that I took since October 17 to October 28. They shows the transition of seasons by changing color of there leaf everyday. The most picture that I like most is the picture on October 26. I used the rule of thirds of principles of composition, and I like the color of that picture, which is the best lighting. You can see some trees in background that still have green leaf but my focus is on the tree in the front that has already change its color.

To be honest I think UofM is going to win the game this weekend.

Macro Photography

In macro photography, a sharp image of a tiny object requires the lens to be positioned much closer still, with the lens moved even further out than for normal photography. To take a Macro Photography, Photographer zooms into a picture so they got a lot of detail more than normal picture. To shoot macro in the days of film — aside from the requirement of using an SLR camera.

3 things to keep in mind when shooting macro photography

1. Viewing- use the LCD screen for viewing
2. No Confusion- Take care to position your macro subject against an appropriate background
3. Lighting- Set up the camera only centimetres from the subject

5 other subjects I want to explore using macro photography

1. Sand
2. Water
3. Eyes
4. Leaf
5. Sea

This picture is a good example of macro photography because photography focus on the eye that is a main focus by used a depth of field. This picture covers eyelash, background, camera, and photographer. The lighting of this picture is also good in the human's eye. The color of this picture is bright and colorful.

This picture is my great example of macro photography. I used depth of field and I focused into the raindrops on the grass background. The lighting of picture is good so we can see the raindrops which is very small in general.

Alternative Angles

Above

In a high angle, the camera is above the subject, looking down. This position makes characters look weak, submissive, or frightened.
Below
Low angles are captured from a camera placed below the actor’s eyes, looking up at them. Low angles make characters look dominant, aggressive, or ominous.
Straight
An eyelevel angle is the one in which the camera is placed at the subject’s height, so if the actor is looking at the lens, he wouldn’t have to look up or down. Eyelevel shots are incredibly common because they are neutral. They often have no dramatic power whatsoever, thus they are ideal for romantic comedies and news casting.
Tilted
Also called canted angle, a Dutch tilt has the camera leaning sideways, transforming the horizon into a slope. A Dutch tilt changes horizontal and vertical lines into diagonals and creates a more dynamic composition. Though rare, canted angles can be employed with great artistic effect to disorient and disturb the viewer.

Photographer used the below angle to created this picture. He set the camera below so he got a picture that show the top site of the trees. This angle shows the picture bigger and taller than real tree and he got the sky background because he set a camera lower.

Photographer uesd the above angle to created this photo by setting the camera above the head of little boy. He got a photo of these boy that looks bigger head and longer arms than his real. He can get all body of this little boy by taking a picture from the top.

This is my favorite photo. I used the above angle to created this picture. I set the camera above the tree and I got this picture, which covers the tree and the ground that have many leaf.

  

Shadows and Light

I saw the shadow of two girls on the wall. I guess this place is a way from the subway station or some place underground. Those two girls are climbing up the stairs. It seems like they are in hurry. I think this picture is bright and photographer used the light of from the sun source. 

I saw the shadow of the girl and the imposing gate. Photographer took this picture while the girl was walking. I like the mood of this girl. She looks awesome. This picture was taken outdoor and I think photographer took this photo by setting the camera on the ground. And I think he used the light from the sun source.

I took this photo in the art room. This picture showed the flower and my hand's shadow in the white background. I used the light from spotlight that lighten directly to my hand and the flower. I used the white board for background. I used the flower to be my prop because I like it. It looks so beautiful. 

Mark Hirsch

Who is the photographer?
Mark Hirsch
What does he/she shoot photos of?
lone bur oak tree
Where does he/she shoot the photos?
Wisconsin cornfield
When did he/she shoot the photos?
In January of 2012-March of 2013
How is his/her style special/original?
Editorial and corporate photographer, artist, and an inspiring public speaker. He takes his photos with an iPhone, his first photo of "That Tree"
Why is this person famous for his/her photography?
His story has been featured by many worldwide media organizations including CBS Sunday Morning, National Public Radio, The Huffington Post, NBC News, The Daily Mail (UK), The Guardian, and The Sierra Club.

Hornet pride

The Principles of composition of this picture are shadow and reflection that reflect by the sun source.  It shows pride by the senior student have a teamwork for doing this parade float.

This picture has a Repetition Principles of Composition which was shown by the high school marching band in the parade. Everyone are teamwork and walk by all together so that it shows the marching parade line.

The principles of composition of this photo is Depth of Field. I took this photo by focus on the cheering stuff at the big football stadium background on the homecoming football game. Many student in the stadium were cheering the football player.