Self Portrait

Newt 

I chose to put this picture in because I love being outdoors. I TA for the Natural History class and going out and teaching people about the world around them is very rewarding. I like this picture because it sparkles, almost. It was a dark cold day, but days like those bring so much beauty because of how the rain makes things glisen. 

Indian Plum

Indian Plum is the first thing to blum in the spring. I love how gray the forest is and then you see this amazing pop of green color. Its magical. I love how vivid the green is in this picture. 

Court of Roses

I love the muted colors of this picture. I love old fashion tings, and the Rose Festival in Portland is one of the most old fashion things that I can think of.  Its over 100 years but it still has the same idea and spirt. As a native Portlander I always look fordward to it. 

Elephant

This picture also respents me as a native Portlander. This is a work of public art in Portland that I love. I love how it also sparkles and is full of color. 

Myself

This is a picture that I took of myself. I like how warm the picture is because it was taken in my apartment and I like to think of my home as a warm and welcoming place. 

A picture from the Portland Rose Festival 2011

What makes a good photo?

There are two types of photography that I am drawen to.  The first is simple images. I love a simple back and white picture, or even color picture of one main subject.  I can tend to be very miumual  when it comes to pictures. I like when there is one subject matter and it speaks for its self, like in this picture. 

I also think a really great photo is one that tells a story, or captures a moment. I have a personal love for wedding photos because of the story they capture. I love this picture because it is so simple but it also makes you think and wonder what was going on. 

I tend to like pictures that have more of a natural or understated tone. Nothing drives me more crazy than a picture that you can tell has been photoshoped and is full of ultra vivid colors. This photo drives me crazy.

  

If people are going to photoshop a picture a lot I like when they do something to tone it down such as shown in these pictures. 

Good photography is very much in the eye of the viewer. What one person likes can vary between people a lot. They best way to ensure that you have a good picture if to follow rules such of the rules of 3rds and making sure your photo has good composition.  Its a lot easier to change things like color than trying to change composition. 

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