Week 42: Autumn

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Week 42 Assignment: Autumn

It is that time of year again, when the trees change colors and the leaves cover the ground like a layer of snow. I tried to capture a variety of autumn settings and situations, from a colorful row of trees, to sunbursts through the leaves, to a close-up of a small pile of leaves, to the leaf covered hiking trail. There are many autumn scenes to be captured, try to experiment a little.

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Week 43 Assignment: Current Shoots

Week 41: Converging Lines

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Week 41 Assignment: Converging Lines

I use converging lines a lot in my architectural photography to lead into a scene compositionally. Lines can help lead you into an image and towards the subject of the image. The converging lines are actually the subject in the photos above, but you can see how you can use them to lead to an imaginary subject that could be in the photo. If you check out previous posts and also keep an eye out on upcoming posts, you will see many examples of the leading technique. Infinity is part of the physics of vision; two parallel lines going into the distance automatically go there, so you my as well use them to your advantage.

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Week 42 Assignment: Autumn

Week 40: Public Transportation

Light Rail on the move

New buses the continue on where the light rail ends

The bus and light rail tunnel under downtown Seattle

Additional downtown light rail, originally know as the South Lake Union Trolly (SLUT)

Transit in motion from a viewpoint

They unfortunately renamed it to the Seattle Steetcar

(although, original I rode the SLUT T-shirts are available)

Downtown Union Station

Tukwila Light Rail Station (near Seatac Airport)

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Week 40 Assignment: Public Transportation

To continue on my Public theme, I chose Public Transportation this week. We got a new light rail system in Seattle that goes from downtown to the airport, so I decided to check it out and go for a ride. The system is getting better, with lots of money and a long way to catch up to the growing population. If you need it, you have many public transportation option available from the extensive bus system, this new light rail, and also a commuter train. Many expansion plans are in place to help make us a metropolis some day.

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Week 41 Assignment: Converging Lines

Week 39: Public Libraries

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Week 39 Assignment: Public Libraries

I have been fascinated my the modern architecture of the many new libraries that have been built in the Seattle and King County area the last few years. It is the type of architecture I love to photograph, with the big windows and great rooflines. This is a start to a larger assignment of mine, to photograph all of the new library architecture in the Puget Sound area. I will keep you posted when I finish.

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Week 40 Assignment: Public Transportation

Week 38: Abstract

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Week 38 Assignment: Abstract

I haven't taken many abstract photos per se, but my perception of an abstract image is broad. I like to think of abstract as something that is not immediately recognizable, but after some careful studying, may turn out to be something familiar. Although it may be just a smudge of colors and/or textures.

The photos above were created from a close-up of something familiar, scenes through a water soaked window, an out of focus scene, and a segment of a monument. These are only a few techniques I have found to create abstract images, try to find a technique that works for you.

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Week 39 Assignment: Public Libraries

Week 37: Different Perspectives

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Week 37 Assignment: Different Perspectives

How do you get a new look on a view you see all the time? Try a different perspective.

The pier near my house is a scene I have seen many times. I have taken many photos of this pier before, but there are many perspectives that I may have not seen before, or are still yet to be seen. Your subject has many different sides and can be viewed from many different angles, until you try many of them, it is hard to tell which one is the best. Along with the many angles, the use of different lenses and different levels of zoom, or trying black and white versus color, you can capture even more perspectives. Give it a try.

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Week 38 Assignment: Abstract

Week 36: Shadows

I like how my shadow blends into the seats and with other shadows beside me.

I like how the strong sun produces a sharp shadow line between light and dark, dividing the scene.

I like the shadow of benches on the bench, adding to the lines.

Heather and I on the Tacoma Narrows bridge.

Large window creates cool shadows leading you into the scene and to the escalators.

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Week 36 Assignment: Shadows

Sorry it has been so long since my last update, I have fallen a bit behind, but I plan on getting all caught up over the next week.

I wanted to play a little with shadows this week as they are a nice way to play with your light. The simplest shadows can be silhouettes of familiar things, such as your own body. It can be a creative way to do a self portrait of yourself in different places, like a ferry or a on a bridge. Have fun and experiment.

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Week 37 Assignment: Different Perspectives