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I have scanned 10 - 20 websites, and they are all wonderful to look at! There are some who have traveled overseas and took such amazing shots of their trip, photos of their beloved pets and close ones, showing different lives, and sightseeing nature. It is like viewing a different point of life and learning their stories through images. As the saying goes: "A picture is worth a thousand words."
These five images I have chosen have captivated me and I hope they do to you as well!
By Elixandra Riane C. Ventura
When I first saw this image on their page, I was taken away by its beauty. I personally think that this is an amazing shot, the colors do not clash too much on the output, and the symmetry of the arches balances well.
Despite its simplicity, it is quite complex on its own if one looks at it from a different perspective. The door (or could be an open dark room?) at the end of the hallway felt like an answer to a question that seemed to have been left unanswered for years, inviting anyone who saw it to enter it. It has a haunting and comforting feel to it. The dark tones and soft orange highlights these emotions along with the light from the right and the doors on the left. This hallway looks like a divide between two worlds.
By Carl Daniel Torres
I really like this shot of these colorful koi fish. The depth of field was proper and perfectly adjusted. I love the vibrancy and how the close-up perspective makes the koi fish's scales and texture prominent in the photo. I can see that there is some pattern happening with the surrounding koi fishes.
I think that this photo emits the feeling of playfulness, seeing how the koi fish were circling one another like kids who play at a park.
By Annika Louise M. Torres
I think this is a decent shot of the night life of a market in Taiwan. Despite the limitedness of the photographer's camera, it is still a nice picture to look at. By using the rule of thirds, I think it would be better if the photographer had adjusted their position or cropped the image with the sign in the middle. But I think overall that this is a great shot.
While I haven't personally gone to Taiwan, this image alone really portrays the different kinds of lives. I could even hear the noise of cars passing by, footsteps, and the lights.
By Christian San Juan
This is also another one great shot of daily life. But seeing this through the rule of thirds, I think that it is quite unbalanced and not centered. I can see that it is tilting quite to the left, perhaps a bit of cropping could improve it.
Overall, the photographer shows the essence of a busy market. This is a great shot!
By Angeline Paniza
I love kittens and cats so this image already drew me in! The depth of the field really focused on the kitten, and one could see the texture of the subject's fur and the details.
self assessment
By checking some of the other portfolios, I think that I would rate myself a 3.5/5 from the rest of the class because I have some good ones along with some bad ones. I think that it could be that I'm quite a newbie and I am simply using my phone for simple photos like family pictures or anything that strikes interest to my eyes. I've seen so many amazing pictures, from people who have professional cameras to mobile phones, that were photographed with such great skill. I hope that in the future I'll also do well and create images that are proper, beautiful, and eye-catching.
However, as of currently, I have been experimenting and practicing photography while playing Infinity Nikki and other games that offer a photo mode. Also, I have messed around with 3D modeling/posing and doing simple photography (Manipulating models, camera, and lighting. Maybe a little bit of post-editing.) Perhaps with these digital experiences, I would hopefully transfer them to the physical world.
For the steps to improve:
Firstly, I should become familiar with the specifications of a camera, including experimenting with depth of field, focus, and more. Including appropriate camera angles, lighting, and post-editing.
Second, I think that I need to learn more about how to focus on a certain subject and try to analyze if the framing is balanced. To do this, I should be familiar with the rule of thirds or the golden spiral. In this way, my photos would be more proper, balanced, and easier to look at.
Third, I should pay attention to the details of the subject like elements that can make an image 'pop' and perhaps look out for something that catches the viewer's eyes.
I think that these steps are essential in improving my skills in photography to an advanced level.
Word Count: General Assessment - 503 words, Self Assessment - 302 words
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