Mike Fox - Photojournalism: Your Photo Assignment - Our Election
FYI
This might be interesting, especially in Fairbanks.
Steve
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
What I didn't present last Saturday
Hello again,
Last Saturday morning, before heading to class, I loaded my presentation onto my camera's card. At least I thought I did. I perhaps removed the card before writing was complete and corrupted the card's content. Fortunately, I had some of my presentation on other cards and was able to cobble together a few pictures. The others may be found at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30736402@N03/
and... I had really good time in class.
Thanks! to everyone,
Stephen Binns
Last Saturday morning, before heading to class, I loaded my presentation onto my camera's card. At least I thought I did. I perhaps removed the card before writing was complete and corrupted the card's content. Fortunately, I had some of my presentation on other cards and was able to cobble together a few pictures. The others may be found at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30736402@N03/
and... I had really good time in class.
Thanks! to everyone,
Stephen Binns
Monday, October 27, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
My Photos
These a some of my favorite pictures from this class. Thanks Steve. Now that I understand my camera, I can learn to take better photos. I spent time during this course building the attached Slide Show. I plan to use SmugMug from here on out for my photography. Click here to view my photos.
Selected photos for presentation
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgtmajusmc/page7/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgtmajusmc/page8/, and http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgtmajusmc/page9/ are the site locations for the selected photos for presentation. The picasa link is:http://picasaweb.google.com/BrittEadie/PhotoWalkCreamerSField#.
Photo Walk photos
These are my photos from our three photo walks with my little Canon powershot S3IS camera. These photos are not edited or labelled and are posted for sharing and comment only until I edit some of them for our class assignments. I like pictures to represent what the photographer saw when he or she took the picture not what someone else wants to see at a later time, but I will edit a few of them to demonstrate that photographers don't always "shoot" what they think they see because they don't see the blurriness or other defects in the photos produced for viewing. My photostream can be viewed at http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgtmajusmc/ or http://www.flickr.com/people/sgtmajusmc.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Saturdays Class Plan
Tomorrow I will do a brief presentation about taking photographs at International Friendship Day and also in the Permafrost Tunnel. I want to explore why it was difficult to take photographs at International Day and what we can learn from our experiences.
I also want to talk a little about new trends in the RAW/JPEG controversy. There are new trends developing that might cause us to re-evaluate the idea that RAW is always best.
We also will do the required faculty evaluations.
You also will have a little time to prepare for the presentations.
The presentations will be made using the video projector in the room so you should have a way to share the files online or to bring the files up to the display computer.
When the presentations are completed the class will be over.
November 1st will be the last day to submit work for grading. I will total all the points and submit the grades November 3rd. I will not be able to submit the grades online so that will not show up on UAOnline until they are posted by the registrars office.
I have enjoyed this class, I learned a lot and enjoyed the communication and sharing. I loved seeing the diverse and unique expressions of the joy of photography. I had a lot of fun teaching this semester.
Thank you for sharing the experience.
Steve
I also want to talk a little about new trends in the RAW/JPEG controversy. There are new trends developing that might cause us to re-evaluate the idea that RAW is always best.
We also will do the required faculty evaluations.
You also will have a little time to prepare for the presentations.
The presentations will be made using the video projector in the room so you should have a way to share the files online or to bring the files up to the display computer.
When the presentations are completed the class will be over.
November 1st will be the last day to submit work for grading. I will total all the points and submit the grades November 3rd. I will not be able to submit the grades online so that will not show up on UAOnline until they are posted by the registrars office.
I have enjoyed this class, I learned a lot and enjoyed the communication and sharing. I loved seeing the diverse and unique expressions of the joy of photography. I had a lot of fun teaching this semester.
Thank you for sharing the experience.
Steve
Picasa Web Albums - Cysewski - Permafrost Tunnel
Picasa Web Albums - Cysewski - Permafrost Tunnel: "I took these photographs without external lighting. The difference is that the camera was easier to hold, the ISO was higher, and the subjects did not move quickly."
Thursday, October 23, 2008
The Places We Live
Both the subject, and the method of presentation are worth looking, feeling, and thinking about. Here is a quote describing the project.
"Oddly, I feel like it is a very different thing putting these stories up on the web, as opposed to the book, magazine articles or exhibition. I had the blessings of all the people in the project to use the material for everything I wanted—I really only used homes where the people were quite eager to tell their stories. But still I somehow can't shake the nagging sensation that putting their homes and lives on the web is somehow different from the other mediums.
Is it that the viewing experience of the book, magazine or exhibition is a more private experience than on the web? Or vice versa? Am I alone to have this feeling, or do others feel the same?"
Here is the link to the Magnum Blog post about the project. The Places We Live
"Oddly, I feel like it is a very different thing putting these stories up on the web, as opposed to the book, magazine articles or exhibition. I had the blessings of all the people in the project to use the material for everything I wanted—I really only used homes where the people were quite eager to tell their stories. But still I somehow can't shake the nagging sensation that putting their homes and lives on the web is somehow different from the other mediums.
Is it that the viewing experience of the book, magazine or exhibition is a more private experience than on the web? Or vice versa? Am I alone to have this feeling, or do others feel the same?"
Here is the link to the Magnum Blog post about the project. The Places We Live
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Playing with Lightroom with Pics from Friendship Day
Playing with the filters in Lightroom!
Love the blue on the clothes.
Monday, October 20, 2008
My Saturday
I just wanted to share this 1 photo. I took lots of pictures that day but this is my favorite. After leaving Pioneer Park, I went to the UA Museum of the North and had another photo walk. I didn't edit a whole bunch of those photos, but I did upload a few to my Picasa account. Click on the link if you're interested.
Thanks for looking...What a great class!
Museum Photo Walk
Dan
EXIF Data
For those trying to diagnose why a photograph works, or does not work, look at the EXIF data, or Metadata. Check the ISO, the shutter speed, the aperture, and the focal length. The rule of thumb is that you can not handhold a camera unless the shutter speed is the equivalent of the focal length of the lens in 35mm equivalent. For instance if the focal length of the lens is 50mm the shutter speed should be 1/60 to stop camera motion. IS or VR can allow a lower shutter speed for camera motion, but it can do nothing about subject motion. Even if the shutter speed is fast enough, you need to hold your camera steady to minimize camera motion. To decrease camera or subject motion you can increase your ISO, but that will lead to more noise. Also the closer something is to your lens, or the longer your focal length, the greater the chance is for subject and camera motion to become a problem. To understand the settings you used for a photograph the EXIF data can help you diagnose and improve your camera skills,
KobreGuide to the Web’s Best Multimedia & Video Journalism - Home
KobreGuide to the Web’s Best Multimedia & Video Journalism - Home
This is an amazing site, not exactly relevant to the course, but still amazing!
This is an amazing site, not exactly relevant to the course, but still amazing!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Picasa Web Albums - Cysewski - International Friendship Day 2008: Fairbanks Alaska
Picasa Web Albums - Cysewski - International Friendship Day 2008: Fairbanks Alaska
It was difficult taking photographs. The light was poor and it was difficult capturing the images that I was seeing. I was also experimenting with a new camera. If I were going to take these photographs again I would raise my ISO to 800. I would use shutter priority and set the shutter speed to at least 1/60 of a second, maybe 1/125. I would also focus more carefully and be more aware of my camera bracing. Sometimes I learn more from a photo opportunity that was not successful. I sure had many learning opportunities in this photo project!
It was difficult taking photographs. The light was poor and it was difficult capturing the images that I was seeing. I was also experimenting with a new camera. If I were going to take these photographs again I would raise my ISO to 800. I would use shutter priority and set the shutter speed to at least 1/60 of a second, maybe 1/125. I would also focus more carefully and be more aware of my camera bracing. Sometimes I learn more from a photo opportunity that was not successful. I sure had many learning opportunities in this photo project!
Mo' Dancin'
I deliberately used a slower shutter speed to blur the image… looks like it could have been even slower. Still, I think the images are interesting 
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Hard Place.......
What a hard place to take photographs. I messed up and was relying on IS or VR to compensate for slow shutter speeds, but the subject motion (people moving) caused many blurry photographs. I was using 1/15 and relying on the vibration reduction, but forgot about the subject motion, at least that is my theory now! Also because the camera is small, and I was being quick, my camera holding technique was poor! I am learning a new camera and am creating many "learning opportunities" for myself! I will share some of the photographs later, but there were too many blurry photographs. Frustrating and enlightening!!!! Next time I will use Shutter Priority and set the shutter to at 1/60 of a second.
Homework 2 Canon XSi
Canon XSi
Pros -
Large back display, lightweight, true 3.5 fps.
Still has less noise than a Sony A350
Live view
Higher capacity battery
Cons
ISO only down to 1600, 3200 would be nice
No body image stabilization
Would like more steps in the auto bracketing, three now 5 or 7 would be nice.
Sites
Site 1
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/
Site 2
http://www.dpreview.com/news/
Site 3
http://www.dpreview.com/news/
Site 4
http://www.popphoto.com/camera_review/
Site 5
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/
Pros -
Large back display, lightweight, true 3.5 fps.
Still has less noise than a Sony A350
Live view
Higher capacity battery
Cons
ISO only down to 1600, 3200 would be nice
No body image stabilization
Would like more steps in the auto bracketing, three now 5 or 7 would be nice.
Sites
Site 1
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/
Site 2
http://www.dpreview.com/news/
Site 3
http://www.dpreview.com/news/
Site 4
http://www.popphoto.com/camera_review/
Site 5
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/
Homework #1
Homework 1
What photographs do you wish you had taken, but did not?
I spent a lot of time taking night sky pictures. I did photograph Comet Hyakutake did not photograph Comet Hale-Bopp.
It seemed at the time that everyone was of at night with a camera getting pictures of Hale-Bopp and there was a lot of politics within the astronomy community that I was avoiding. I now wish I had spent the time out at night and ignored the BS.
It is now so “easy” to work at night with the digital camera. Instead of trying many different settings in the blind. Bring the film in the next day and then make changes the next night. A slow long process. Also getting the photographs printed was often a pain. So often they would say there was nothing and you would have to insist they print.
The instant feedback has allowed so much more “fun” and chances to experiment at night and then the processing on the computer can bring out so much now.
SECOND ASSIGNMENT
Photographic Seeing: The Essential Camera Concepts: How does the camera
work?
1. Look on the web for a single photograph that you like, post the URL to the
photograph to the course web log. The first picture in the Feelings link below. I can’t get it out alone.
AND
2. Also look on the web for a photographer that you like and post a URL to a web site
that shows the photographers work.
I have been trying to learn about sports photography and I spend time just looking through these.
This is type of pictures I am working toward
Action
Feeling
What photographs do you wish you had taken, but did not?
I spent a lot of time taking night sky pictures. I did photograph Comet Hyakutake did not photograph Comet Hale-Bopp.
It seemed at the time that everyone was of at night with a camera getting pictures of Hale-Bopp and there was a lot of politics within the astronomy community that I was avoiding. I now wish I had spent the time out at night and ignored the BS.
It is now so “easy” to work at night with the digital camera. Instead of trying many different settings in the blind. Bring the film in the next day and then make changes the next night. A slow long process. Also getting the photographs printed was often a pain. So often they would say there was nothing and you would have to insist they print.
The instant feedback has allowed so much more “fun” and chances to experiment at night and then the processing on the computer can bring out so much now.
SECOND ASSIGNMENT
Photographic Seeing: The Essential Camera Concepts: How does the camera
work?
1. Look on the web for a single photograph that you like, post the URL to the
photograph to the course web log. The first picture in the Feelings link below. I can’t get it out alone.
AND
2. Also look on the web for a photographer that you like and post a URL to a web site
that shows the photographers work.
I have been trying to learn about sports photography and I spend time just looking through these.
This is type of pictures I am working toward
Action
Feeling
YouTube - WAYS OF SEEING (first episode) 1/4
YouTube - WAYS OF SEEING (first episode) 1/4
Here is the link to the video on Ways of Seeing. You can also google John Berger to get information about his ideas and books.
Here is the link to the video on Ways of Seeing. You can also google John Berger to get information about his ideas and books.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Discover How to Become a Photojournalist
Discover How to Become a Photojournalist
Excellent advice! The advice applies to street photography also.
Excellent advice! The advice applies to street photography also.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wild Card Day
I do not have pre-planned content for Saturdays class. At the beginning of class I will ask for concepts, skills, or ideas that you want me to cover. I will then do my best to either review, or cover those areas. The real purpose of the class is to provide a work day for the final portfolio. So if there are not any concepts you will have time to work on your portfolio. I, of course, can provide individual assistance during that time. We will leave for the place formerly known as Alaska Land around 1:00 to cover International Friendship day.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Obvious Street Photography Tips
Obvious Street Photography Tips
Excellent summary and excellent advice. This Saturday we will be able to use some of these tips again.
Excellent summary and excellent advice. This Saturday we will be able to use some of these tips again.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Edited Photos #2
Original photo was too dark and cluttered.
Cropped photo at top and bottom to remove distractions. Heightened color level by 5%, Increased brightness and contrast by18%
edited photos
Original picture on left. Cropped to eliminate distractions, heightened color 20%, increased brightness by 15% Used Corel PhotoShop Pro.
PHOTO EDITED THREE WAYS (2of2 posts)
These were created in PICASA: Original with 75% highlight, a bit of shadow, cropping; Original with 75% highlight, a bit of shadow, cropping and rotating.
PHOTO EDITING WEB SITE
This was kinda cool- I liked the smoothing of skin tones though an eleven year old girl is probably not the best demonstration choice. The software is gender specific, lengthening the face slightly more for males and narrowing cheeks on females. Care must be taken not to overdo or the results lean toward Hollywood unbelievable or the airbrush portrait style of old school photo restoration. Understand that portrait photography is certainly different from commercial, documentary or art photography and thus this software is pretty specialized. Also, it seems to work best on humans. I tried it on a musk ox and while the results were entirely unacceptable, she did exhibit a certain charm.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Pics at night
So my mother, Dianne Marshall, and I got a new f/1.8 85mm lens. So we went out on Ballaine Rd at night to try to get some aurora pictures. We didn't do so well but got some other great shots.
view the rest on my flickr page.
view the rest on my flickr page.
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