Intro to T3 - Shapes and Shadows

The source of light in this photo is the light
entering from the window. The light source is natural. 

The light source in this photo is coming in through the windows
on the left of the picture and also from the lights on the ceiling.
The light source in the photographic composition
is a natural light source and an artificial light source.

The main light source in this picture is the lights on
the bus. The other source of light is the man's
flare/ flashlight. The light sources in this
photographic composition are artificial light sources.

The source of light in this picture is the sun that is
hidden by the canopy of the trees. The light source
in this photographic composition is a natural
light source.  

The main light source is the fog lights in the stadium
that are being reflected on the wall
on the left of the picture. The light source in this
photographic composition is artificial light.

T3 - Shapes and Shadows - 29/7/16

The conditions for the photographic composition was very bright and low wind conditions.

Total Photos that were taken on the 29/7

T3 - shapes and Shadows - 1/8/16

These are the total 45 photos that I took. 

These photos were taken between 11 and 11:45 am in overcast weather conditions.

Discussion with class about my photos.

I discussed and showed the peers around me my photographic compositions and they stated that the composition in my photos from the 29/7 weren't of man-made structure and this wasn't of the Max Dupain style photographs.

Then I discussed with my peers, my photos from the 1/8. These photos were of the proper structure and style of Max Dupain.

Max Dupain style photos - photo 1

Aperture: f/8

shutter speed: 1/250 

ISO: 160

Date: 29/7/16

Time: 1:05 - 1:21 pm 

Conditions: Sunny, no clouds. 

Photoshop Adjustments: 

+ Black and White effect

+ Straighten: -1 degree.  

+ cropped so the basketball court isn't visible.

Analysis: This photo is of the wall on the Basketball courts, this was taken from a higher viewpoint that was achieved from climbing a tree. The sky was bright and was void of clouds. This was very important to the composition of the photo as this impacts on the strength of the shadows that were cast on the court. This photo sets a very gloomy feeling as a black and white filter was used

This photo is very bland as I used a black and white photo effect in the basic Windows photo editor, this reflects Max Dupain's style as the composition is of man-made architecture and uses dark features. This is a perfect display of the 30-60-10 rule as 10% is the bushes on the top left of the photo, 30% is the shadow and the bricks and 60% is the rest of the basketball court


30-60-10: This photo applies to the 30-60-10 rule as the bushes of the Ag farm on the top left. makes up 10% of the composition, The bricks and its shadow makes up 30% of the composition and the rest makes up 60%.

Leading Lines: The leading lines in this composition leads your eyes to the tip of the shadow, where there is the least amount of shadow.

Rule of thirds: The rule of thirds has the diagonal from the top left corner to the bottom left and an intersection cut from the top right to the middle of the photo. This splits the photo into 3 sections, the shadow and the bricks on one side, 2 halves of the basketball court. 

Max Dupain style photos - photo 2

Aperture: f/5.6

shutter speed: 1/200 

ISO: 100

Date: 1/8/16

Time: 12:14 - 1:58 pm 

Conditions: Sunny, some clouds, blocking sunlight. 

Photoshop Adjustments: 

+ Black and White Filter
+ Rotate 2 Degrees
+ cropped the trees out of the top of the photo. 

Analysis: This photo is of the Liesse building from a high viewpoint, this I achieve by standing in the stairs in the Adrian building and taking the photo looking through the window. The main focal points of the composition are the two doors, I believe that they are the focal points as I am expecting someone to walk out of the doos. This is a very odd photo as it doesn't comply with the 30-60-10 rule. Nothing in the photo is in proportion and there are various leading lines no the rails, I don't think that it applies to the Rule of Thirds either.

30-60-10: The photo is not in proportion.

Leading Lines: The leading lines in this composition are deceptive as there are multiple on the railings on the staircase. There are railing that are tilted upwards and some that are tilted downwards.

Rule of thirds: I can't find any rule of thirds in this photo. 

Max Dupain style photos - photo 3

Aperture: f/8

shutter speed: 1/250 

ISO: 160

Date: 5/8/16

Time: 2:40 - 3:10 pm 

Conditions: Sunny, few clouds. 

Photoshop Adjustments: 

+selective focus around the puddle
+basic fix

Analysis: This photo is of the stairs outside the Solomon building. This was taken from a normal viewpoint looking down at the puddle, I did this because the water was clear and showed a reflection of the rails above the stairs. It was also a bright and sunny day with few clouds, this was important as the photo brightened as the light source (sun) above the camera which was used to amplify the reflection of the rails in the background.

30-60-10: I am struggling to find the 30-60-10 rule in this composition

Leading Lines: The leading lines in this composition leads your eyes to the tip of the shadow, where there is the least amount of shadow.

Rule of thirds: The rule of thirds unevenly balances this composition.

Max Dupain Style Photos - photo 4

Aperture: f/4.2
Shutter Speed: 1/800
ISO: 200

Date/Time: 08/08/2016 - 11:00 - 11:45

Conditions: Sunny

Analysis: This image is of the Solomon building that faces the year 10 yard, next to the Walsh building. When it was taken, the sun was strong and parallel to the building, brightening the orange bricks and emphasizing the shadows and leading lines. Although I was unable to focus on the subject on the camera, I still believe that this is the best composition that I took and the leading lines and diagonal rule are still evident. The angle of the shadows match the angle of the railings leading down into the Walsh building. The main focal point of this composition are the doors in the middle and makes this composition visually pleasing are the leading lines and the Rule of Thirds that apply to this composition.


30-60-10: The 30-60-10 rule is hard to spot in this composition, but I believe that 60% is the building, 30% is the pavement and 10% includes the recycling bin, plants and shrubs.

Rule of Thirds: This rule is evident in the composition as the main doors to the Solomon building are in the middle of the composition and this becomes the focal point.

Diagonal Line: This rule is evident in the composition as the shadows on the building are the same angle and lead away from the top left of the composition to the bottom right of the composition due to the location of the sun and its direction. This is important it makes the subject more appealing and brighter.