Light: Activity 4

Maximum Depth of Field

 

    These photos show the technique of Great Depth of Field because the entire photo is in focus from the foreground to the background. The photographer's selective use of aperture affects these pictures in that, by using a smaller aperture, they have enabled their entire picture to be detailed and in focus.

Image found on jaybeestock.com (rocks on lake)

Image found on wordpress.com (picnic table)

Shallow Depth of Field

  

    These photos show the technique of Shallow Depth of Field because only the subject is in focus and both the foreground and the background are out of focus. The photographer's selective use of aperture affects these pictures in that, by using a larger aperture, they have enabled only their subject to be detailed and focused.

Image found on posterjack.ca (flower)

Image found on 123rf.com (typewriter)

Light: Activity 3

Shot into the Light

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      This image was shot into the light source which, in this case, is the sun. The photographer could have gone about taking a light meter reading for this image by pointing the cone of the light meter towards the light source and the other part of the meter towards the flowers or the tree. Essentially, the photographer needs to hold the meter between the light source and the subject of the image. Then, by pressing the "shutter" button, the photographer would have successfully captured the ISO level, the aperture, and the shutter speed.

Light: Activity 2

Single Light Source

    The use of a single light source in this image allows for the texture and pattern in the guitar to be highlighted and contrasted with the solid black background. By placing the light to the right of the guitar (left since we are facing it) the shadows created by the adjustment knobs and the pick board are deeper and add more depth to the image as a whole.

Image found on mylespaul.com

Multiple Light Sources

    The use of multiple light sources in this image allows for the full frame of the car to be seen. The lights are most likely coming from the ceiling and this allows for every aspect to be illuminated. Having additional light does not degrade or diminish the quality of the image but it does create some distractions by having the panels of the garage door more detailed.

Image by Dan Newton on liquidinplastic.com

Light: Activity 1

Examples of Subjects Lit by Hard Light

   Hard lighting is used in this picture of Christopher Walken and the effects created are that of harshness and reality. The wrinkles in his face are accentuated as is the slight stubble on his upper lip. The raised right side of his lip disrupts the symmetry in his face which creates a rugged atmosphere for the picture.
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   Hard lighting in this picture is used to accentuate the woman's cheekbones as well as the lines of her leather jacket. It takes on a crisp yet rugged feel and outlines her features with sharp contrast from her face and her jacket. Every line is clean and flowing which guides the eye throughout the image.

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Examples of Subjects Lit by Soft Light

 

 Soft lighting is used in this image to show the silkiness of the baby's skin as well as to create a playful atmosphere. Soft lighting doesn't wash out the background or the hood or blanket on top of the baby's head which allows for clear but not crisp detail.
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    Soft lighting is used in this image to crate contrast between the cat and the background. It allows for the cat's eye to be focused and clear while the rest of the cat is either shadowed or blurred which brings the attention to the eye. The image feels almost playful but has an undertone of seriousness.

Image found on hotsoftlight.com