Photo Challenge #2

A zoomed in close-up of a bright pink flower with lots of petals.

Macros Technique

A vibrant, magenta Dahlia in full bloom glowing against a soft green background.

This photo shows the brillance that a flower can hold. From a distance, this flower looked beautiful. However, up close, using the Macros technique, this photo captured the essence of this flower with it's bright color and plethora of petals. The blurred green, pink, and brown hues in the background are the perfect backdrop to contrast this flower and really make it pop.

A picture looking up at a tall tower with the words, Angus barn written on it. The sky and the tree branches are in the background.

Extreme Low Angles

A striking red water tower rises above the treetops, standing tall against a clear blue sky.

I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at the Angus Barn to take pictures of the restaurant and I spotted this enormous water tower. It was the perfect subject for the Extreme Low Angles technique. I used the Rule of Thirds to place the tower in the left third of the grid so that it was slightly off center. Using that technique brought a lot of visual interest. I appreciate how the treetops all around it show just how tall this tower is in comparison. The massive beams holding the water tower provide leading lines that guide the viewers eye up and up and up.

A picture of the Angus Barn Restaurant. it is painted red with white trim and the blue sky with puffy, white clouds are in the background.

Perspectives #1

The Angus Barn Restaurant pays homage to its roots with a classic design that reflects the barn it once was a long time ago.

This photo is part of the Perspective series and stands out as the strongest of the three photos. I'm drawn to its simple composition - just three bold colors: the red barn, the white trim, and bright blue sky.

I also really appreciate extremely low angle from which this photo was taken. It captures the barn's strength and presence in a modern world. Many city, dwellers, the idea of seeing, entering, and dining in the barn, is unfamiliar.

I applied the Rule of Thirds so that the tallest point of the barn appears in the right third of the grid. This captures the rustic charm of the Angus Barn Restaurant and invites the viewer to come in and have a nostalgic experience while enjoying delicious food in a contemporary setting.

From this photo alone, you wouldn't guess that it's a restaurant - it looks like a sturdy barn nestled in the countryside. That's what makes the Angus Barn so special: it transports you back in time, like visiting friends for a community dinner in a classic barn.

A picture of the Angus barn from another perspective. The sky is a shade of gray.

Perspectives #2

The Angus Barn Restaurant with a white door, framed by vibrant red and yellow blooms, glowing in the warmth of the sunny day.

This picture uses the angles technique and some color contrast with the flowers framing the bottom of the barn. The flowers really pop and my eyes are drawn to them as the subject instead of the barn itself. I chose this photo because after I applied the filter, it looked like a photo that was taken with an old-fashioned camera in the 80's or 90's. This emphasized the old-timey feel that this restaurant captures.

Another picture of the Angus barn showing the angles of the roof and the weather vane on top of the roof.

Perspectives #3

The Angus Barn Restaurant, showing it's red barn charm and sporting a weather vane on the roof.

This photo is also using the technique angles. I used the horizontal grid to place the top of the ro0f in the top third of the grid. The helped create visual interest and draw the viewers attention to the leading line of the roof. When the viewer follows the line of the roof, then they will start to notice another weather vane and other interesting elements in the photo.

A picture of a healthy dinner that includes salmon, sweet potato, and squash.

Product Photo

A wholesome dinner of seasoned salmon, creamy mashed sweet potatoes, and sauteed zucchini and squash - served with simple elegance.

This photo using the Rule of Thirds with the food on the plate. It helps the viewers eyes to follow the foods around the plate. The colors of the foods offer visual interest and hopefully inspires the viewer to pause and think about the importance of eating a balanced dinner. The old fashioned plate was passed down from my parents and is meant to show the importance of teaching healthy eating to the next generation.

A picture of a fallen tree over water at Umstead Park. The light is shining through the leaves illuminating them to be a light green color.

Natural Light

Sunlight dances through the forest canopy, casting reflections on the quiet stream beneath a fallen tree bridge.

The light in this photo seemed to bring me peace. The light is in the center of the picture and seems to be illuminating all the foliage around it. The crispness of the fallen tree that is placed in the bottom third of the grid is contrasting to the light and airy green foliage. The reflection is also crisp and clear and in some places the photo looks like a painting. It is bright and hard to believe that it is real.

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