Lauren's Color photos Critique

photo 1

-Where is the pop of color? The door and frame around the windows. Vertical framing and rule of thirds. 

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? Yes, it like she was aiming to frame the front entrance because of the beautiful green color and converging lines.

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance? The use of lines from the windows and bottom of the staircase are balancing the photo. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? The lightning looks like the sun was setting. kind of dim but well exposed.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image? starting in the corners it goes dark to light, very subtle change but you can see the range.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image? i think I would lighting it up just a bit and then enhance the green on the door and windows to make them pop out. Also I would have cropped the stairs just a bit more to make 

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling? Relaxation, i look at the photo and go Aww, home. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image? I love the frame within a frame you can see the reflection of the trees through the windows and the hue of green. 

photo # 2

-Where is the pop of color? all over, very unique color patterns

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? yes, its symmetrical. every color looks balance and even all over. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance? every corner has a color that flows into the next and the balls where each line pulls out creates a great balance. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? well exposed the colors are vibrant and they pop.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image? each tone moves through the next. you can see the contrast in parts of the photo. left to right.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image? nothing, a little more cropping in the upper right corner. otherwise very pretty.

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling? exciting, I want to go be creative or draw and color something. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image? the zig zag lines and symmetrical  balance is  awesome. very artistic. 

photo#3 

You will write a paragraph on each photograph critiquing their use of color, composition, and lighting. Here are some questions to answer in your paragraph:

-Where is the pop of color? the lovely orange red koi fishes

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? yes, the fishes are apart of the movement in the water which shows reflection and blur motion. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance? the water is the balance, because water is still until moved or touch. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? under exposed just a bit. 

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image? Starting with the mirky water color and moving inward toward the fish the color changes as the subjects moves. 

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image? i would have changed the lighting. made a bit more lighter and then gave the fish a more  deeper color to pop more. 

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling? Lunch...or mellow and peace of mind. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image? very tranquil and relaxing. I can actually watch them swim  for awhile. I think because of the flow of the water it helps me think.

photo 4

-Where is the pop of color? The wonderful fiesta piñata,  the young girl shirt, the string of colorful triangles and the yellow car. 

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition?  Yes, You have converging lines and stop motion. The elements flowing with the photo. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance? Not really, I see the lines, the movement but its not quite balance. underneath the piñata if there was just a bit more cropping out the parking lot then I would a horizontal balance

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-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? I like the exposure but it could have a bit more lighter. Then brighten those fiesta colors would have this pop even more.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image? From right to left the tones changes. Colors look even but you can see the slight color change from the tree down to corner of the street. 

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image? I enjoy looking at the many compositions in this photo. maybe a little more cropping. 

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling? Exercising, I feel like brisk walk on a dim day. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image? Good image

photo 5

You will write a paragraph on each photograph critiquing their use of color, composition, and lighting. Here are some questions to answer in your paragraph:

-Where is the pop of color? On the signs 

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? Yes, I see the alternate view and closed frame

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance? The lining of the trees and the framing of the stores entry gives it balance

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? well exposed

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image? starting right to left the colors and tones change

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image? cropping the trees lines just a bit more

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling? a picnic and a nice book with a significant other or friends would be nice, a reading session outside. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image? I really enjoy this shot, love the composition.

photo 6 

-Where is the pop of color? the elephant and his stand

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? not really but it made it stand out in the night. The curvilinear lines are wonderful with the colors. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance? the bottom of the picture is off a little but i can see the closed concept.

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? i think its a little too dark. under exposed and there is blur motion

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image? right to left it goes dark to light

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image? re do the exposure and alternate point of view. made the elephant look larger than life

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling? Ringling Brothers Circus

-Overall, what do you think about the image? Not my favorite but fun to look at.

photo 7

-Where is the pop of color? the birdies

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? yes, the zig zags of the twigs and the converging lines of the branches works well with how the birds where capture in motion. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance? yes, everything looks well balance almost horizontal but this is a closed framed.

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? good exposure

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image? right to left the tones fades nicely into the background where the other bird is in blur motion.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image? its lovely, nothing.

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling? Like singing a love song on a swing in a tree. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image? very pretty. my favorite.

photo 8

-Where is the pop of color? Symmetrical balance is awesome in this shot. the colors are down the middle through each circle.

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? the alternate view point , i would say yes. This would be great on  canvas..larger. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance? the shape of then sconce makes it look balance vertically. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? it could be a lighter. Its under exposed just a bit.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image? the light fades from top to bottom for the tone.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image? change the aperture,cropped it just a bit more and adjust the  color levels

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling? Disco dancing

-Overall, what do you think about the image? Very Fun and full of energy

photo 9

-Where is the pop of color? port a potties reds and blues and open/ horizontal frame

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? yes, the blue is more predominate and it stands out. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance? yes, the tree and the set up of the "to go in a box" makes the photo balance

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? well exposed. like the lighting and colors

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image? going from left to right the color changes drastically form dark to light into the extended part of the tree.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image? cropping the car out just a bit more.

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?  AWW..Well, need I say it..." stinky potties but I have to go at this park event". 

-Overall, what do you think about the image? humorous photo

photo 10

-Where is the pop of color? the house and the graffiti on the wall is so boastful and full of dynamic colors. 

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? yes, the yellows and greens are predominate on the converging lines. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance? the shaping of the house and the poles creates a vertical balance and closed frame

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? well exposed

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image? tones are changing from the ground up.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image? cropping 

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling? Listening to reggae and watching others get high. Amsterdam and their infamous hash brownies. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image? Full of life and colors like BoB Marley