Photowalk Project

1) We learned many ways to change a normal picture to a whole new creation through many techniques today. We learned how to shoot from a birds eye view which is shooting from above onto an object down below. We learned how to shoot also from worms eye view, which is getting down low and shooting on level with the object. Rule of thirds was also another technique we learned which teaches us to put the subject of the picture not straight in the middle but to the one-third of the picture. Framing, which is using natural barriers to frame the subject, was the fourth thing we learned. Fill the frame is basically zooming in to the point where the subject of the picture is filling the frame. Leading lines is using natural lines to lead to the subject. And last but not least repetition is seeing a common subject in the picture, like three chairs. 

2) On this photowalk I took many pictures putting all my new photo techniques to the test. It was nothing new sense ive known those techniques since the summer when I took yall with me to Ecuador, but it was still an experience to talk about. 

3) I picked these three photos because I thought they really represented the techniques i was trying to get out. Also, I thought these were just so artsy so i had to put them on as my top 3. 

First Photo J Blog

Hey fans! Now I know what you're thinking, this is not my first post for the class but since I am just catching up it's going to be posted after my first post. We're still going to call it the first post though! Welcome to my blog! Have fun!

9/11

 I found this impactful photo on a website called free documentaries online and I chose it because it not only catches the prior devastation and the ongoing ruin of the building, but it also foreshadows more to come with the sight of a second plane on its way. I liked this photo because it gives the viewer a broad overview of the occurrences of the day. You catch the demolition of the building and the force that caused, which in this case, would be the terrorist plane.

 This impact of this day on the 11th anniversary hasn't been brought to my attention with the level of intensity and importance as it did last year on the 10th anniversary. I feel like the media does a good job in portraying the seriousness in this event on the various anniversaries of its occurance. On the 10th anniversary, the television was filled with documentaries and untold stories of survivors, which is appropriate for such an anniversary. I feel like media does just what it needs to do to flash back those long lasting feelings of that day only 11 years ago.

I remember vivid scenes of my kindergarten self packing up boxes of teddy bears and toys for the children who lost their parents in the attack. I feel like that was the following day of the attack. I dont specifically remember the actual day it happened and the actual moment it dawned upon the attention of our kindergarten teachers. 

 I believe that all the images already shown on TV today about 9/11 despite the level of graphic intensity accurately provide us with the right image of the event. All the images are necessary to remind us of how serious that day was. I believe that media has the right to report everything as seen to keep the world up to date on what is occurring in their country. There might be those limited few things like the gory remains of all the people that the media should keep to themselves but that is about it. I believe that photojournalists should have the right to shoot anything they want, in addition with editor's overview of the whole process just in case something is not meant for the public eye.

9/11

Never Forget

Conclusion

Today was yet another travel day. We wake up to a delicious breakfast at our wonderful hostal and head out on an hour and a half bus ride. We then hop on a boat which takes us to a unpopulated island where we drive to the airport. The plane ride was a smooth one and we arrived safely into the wonderful Quito. We take about two hours to set up our on assignment which was one of our final exams where we have to surround about 10 photos around a central theme. We all gather in the room, and I am the very first person to present my work, and all the leaders commented on how solid and great my pictures were! It made me feel like quite the accomplished photographer. The best part of the day was about to come up. We go to the last restaurant of the trip and I get a delicious cheese empanada  as an appetizer. Then, before our very eyes, a huge plate of fried guinea pig is placed in front of us. We are all forced to take a bite and I actually thought it was so good! However one bite did it for me, for the thought of simply eating guinea pig was too much. After this nice dinner we grab an ice cream, i personally got a cookie, and head back to the hostal and pack up for our early morning flight! The early morning flight was a rough one, as we all had to force ourselves out of bed. Actually well all woke up to the sound of a woman being mugged and scared us all half to death! We were afraid to go outside and walk to our bus right after this occurrence. The long flight ride finally ended and we reunited with our parents.

Day 18- Final Real Day

The next day was our final real day. We started off the day by visiting the Darwin Center and touring the national park. We saw some wild iguanas sun bathing on the beach and got to take many good pictures. We then traveled along the park and visited the tortoise center where they are bred by the leaders of the organization. We saw baby tortoises and and young tortoises ready for the wild! However, some of them were kept in captivity. We saw many colorful iguanas in some of the exhibits as well. Later that day we walked far and wide, a mile and a half to the destination,  and visited one of the prettiest beaches on the island. We all hung out, took pretty pictures of each other and the landscape, and enjoyed the fun in the sun. It was a pretty relaxing cool down and wrap up to the trip as a whole. Let me just take a moment to break this happiness however, and exclaim a very important piece of news. The last of its kind in that species, lonesome George the tortoise, died today. It was very sad for all of us and impossible to bear. We got to see him earlier that day but we weren’t sure if that was he dead or alive. We felt very privileged to see him on his last hours. This pretty much concludes the trip! Tomorrow and the next day are purely travel days first back to Quito then back home to Houston! It’ll be so great to see everyone again!

Day 17- Santa Cruz, Tortoises

Today is our first day in Santa Cruz! We started off the morning with a choppy boat ride which led us to this new island. We started off with a little town walk and shopping, and then went out to the highlands where we saw many wild tortoises. The tortoises can live up to 200 years and grow bigger by the year!

Day 16- Snorkeling, birds

The first full day of the Galapagos was sure jam-packed and busy! We started off by instantly boating out to a rock called kicker rock where the true snorkeling began. On the way, we captured the many sights of what it means to be in the Galapagos. We took many pictures of the one and only, blue-footed booby. We saw special endemic birds, which means they are only found in the Galapagos. Finally we arrived to the snorkeling sight and were ready to snorkel. We were soon let in to the wonders of the sea world. We saw many sea turtles casually swimming around, many exotic fish, a couple sharks, starfish, and sea lions! Later that day, we continued our snorkeling after a nice lunch break with a stop to the spot where the birds dived and fed on the many fish. We got to see many pelicans and boobies and others dive down in the water, which was great for underwater pictures. We wrapped up the day with a nice little town walk later in that afternoon, shopping on the many local good Galapagos has to offer!