Photo Analysis!

To begin with this blog,the first thing I would like to talk about are the three variables of photography, which contain:

Camera Angle:
Camera Angle includes camera at eye level, above subject, below subject, subject not squared, and severely slanted subject. All of these make a difference to what the viewer feels towards a picture, because if the the picture were to be at eye level, it would make you feel equal towards the subject. If the picture is camera above subject, it would make the subject look inferior, because the subject is being looked down on. In the other hand if the picture is camera below subject, it would make the subject look superior, because the subject is being looked upon, and if the picture is subject not squared or severely slanted, it would make the subject look non-stable.

Lighting:
Lighting includes Sufficient light, insufficient light, lit from below, lit from above, and lit from the side. In my opinion I think lighting is the most important variable in photography, because although the other variables are also very important, lighting makes a bigger impact on how a picture would turn out. For example, if the picture is lit from below, lit from above, or lit from the side, it would make the subject look scary, because were not use to the lighting. If the lighting of the picture is sufficient, there is enough light in the picture. If the lighting in the picture is insufficient lighting, the lighting of the picture isn't enough. Another reason why I think lighting is the most important variable is if the picture is really dark, the camera angle, and the proximity wouldn't even matter because you wouldn't be able to see anything in the picture.

Proximity:
Proximity includes long ( establishing light), Medium long, medium (Torso and face), close-up (face only), extreme close-up. Proximity also makes a big difference when it comes to photography, because if the picture is long or medium long, it would show more of the background or the body of the subject. If the picture is medium, it just shows the face and the torso. If the picture is close-up or extreme close-up, it focuses more on the face of the subject.

All of these variables can make a big impact on how a picture turns out. If you would like to know more about the three variables of photography, please visit our class wiki.




Photo Evaluation:
This picture definitely makes me feel scared and intimidated by Matt Ridgeway, which is the name of the man in this picture. The lighting of this photo is light from above, you can tell by the hard shadows underneath his eyebrows, ear, nose, hat, and under his chin. The camera angle in this picture is at eye level, because the camera is aligned with the subject . The proximity in this photograph is medium because all you can see is Matt Ridgeway's face and torso. The way his eyes are not shown, pretty much cover "the windows to his soul", which to me shows, that he doesn't want to show any of his feelings and emotions. His clothing makes him look very professional and definitely important, and the fact that he's wearing a grenade makes him look like he doesn't fool around when it comes to his job. His posture makes him look very stiff, focused and serious. The background of this picture goes with the fact that he is a soldier, that the things he has experienced are very dark and gloomy. In conclusion, I think this picture is very effective because it made me feel many feelings towards it.