Unit 3 – Student Critiques (5 Students)
Ruth Andrews
I absolutely loved Ruths’ use of shadow and colour. The way the slide-show introduces the viewer was another factor that drew me in – as you progress, you’re presented with more colour and complex shapes. It’s an interesting surprise to see some photos that are monochromatic, but actually add to the overall collection of photos. To me, the photos give off a mildly curious and cozy vibe. The second week is my favourite as it explores more colour and shapes. IMG 12 is very satisfying to look at and is compositionally sound, I found myself unable to look away. The editing is also quite sound, nothing is overly contrasted or oddly textured.
Side Note: After looking through the photos again, I do miss some of the colour in the monochromatic end, although that could (and probably is) the intention of this organization. Making the viewer fill in the blanks.
Amy Croft
The general theme and vibrancy is just so intriguing and gorgeous. While looking through the slide all I can feel is light and happiness. The use of aperture is done really well and the close up are so crisp. Interesting compositions include the seagull, I like how it’s more to the right side – However I feel like it’s cut off at an awkward spot, which seems to interfere with the overall photo. I like how it explores indoor and outdoor life, it gives a family, cozy vibe. I love the simplicity of some of the pictures, although simple they have quite the impact. IMG 11 immediately brought me back to cooking Vietnamese food. Editing benefited all the photos, however I wish some photos were cropped or straighten differently, as one or two photos look slightly off. Otherwise everything is beautifully shot.
Micheal Doyle Baker
I like, and was drawn, to the rich outdoor theme – it was also interesting seeing some work photos, it gives an insight to his outdoor passions and work life. His use of aperture and shutter speed is done well. IMG 20 is one of my favourites compositionally, the boat is a really nice focal point and addition to the landscape. IMG 15 is also beautifully taken with the focus directly in the center. I do feel like there are some minor issues with the editing revolving around exposure and contrast. Some images are difficult to look at, as the ‘whites’ are quite bright and some of the focal points seem to blend into the background – making it hard to distinguish from one another. Some quick editing should be able to fix everything, overall all the photos are very nice and give a fun adventure vibe outside work life.
Amelia Manky
Theme and use of aperture is used well together, I like the variety of surfaces that are explored, along with the different types of flora and exploration of some architecture. The vibrancy of flowers in IMG 10 is done really well, the mute background makes them pop out nicely and nothing in the background distracts the eye. The variety of angles is also used well. I like the monochromatic additions to the slide-show and how, from what I can tell , they weren’t edited to look that way. It’s just the weather, lighting and overall environment that was used to create a shot like that. The editing benefits all the photos, nothing seems to be overly done – to me. A nice variety of photos that hold a warm, curious and natural vibe.
Nathaniel Fontaine
Caught my attention because its’ theme of photos was reminiscent to mine. I like the environments and objects he had explored and the use of light, shadow and aperture. IMG 7 is on of my favourites, the photo is clean compositionally and crisp (not hard on the eyes), gives off a fall season vibe. I do find that a lot of photos are a bit on the dark side and one or two pictures could use some minor straightening, again some quick edits would fix it all up! IMG 2 has a really nice contrast with colours; The green of the tree branches against the reddish colour of the fence. The photos are really nice to look at, aren’t overly edited and is a nice variety of outdoor and indoor life.