Thanksgiving Assignment - Lyell

I spent most of the day at home alone while my wife works. I only have a built in flash so since this assignment had to do with light, I played around with a homemade light box. Here is the results.

Shutter Speed: 1/40

Aperture: f10

ISO:100

Focal Length: 115mm

My other assignment for the morning was to cook a ham to take over to our friends house for Thanksgiving dinner after my wife got home from work.

Shutter Speed: 1/15

Aperture: f5.6

ISO: 400

Focal Length: 47mm

This is just a photo I took at dinner Thanksgiving evening.

Shutter Speed: 1/50

Aperture: f5.6

ISO: 400

Focal Length: 48mm

This is Thanksgiving from a mouse's perspective.

Shutter Speed:1/40

Aperture:f4.5

ISO:400

Focal Length: 18mm

Thanksgiving

Not sure if I captured the principles very well, mostly movement. All my pictures were indoors so I used the flash most of the time except when I was experimenting with trying to take pictures of wii competition and dance without- they were mostly too dark. I didn't have to adjust the flash much other than forcing it on when using S or A modes.

28mm

ISO 800

1/30s

F4.5

55mm

ISO 800
1/30s

F5.6

28mm
ISO 400

1/200s

F4.5

James' Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving on Flash

This is my day to cook so my camera time was somewhat limited. I spent time after dinner to stage a few shots. The first is the usual Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie. I like the way the flash reflected through the plate design onto the counter top. My external flash unit was mounted on the tripod. D 90, f/5.6, Shutter Speed 1/60, ISO 200, Focal Length 80 mm, WB/Flash

The shot of the Wine Glasses was again taken with the Flash unit mounted to the tripod.

D90, f/5.3, Shutter Speed 1/200, ISO 200, Focal Length 62 mm, WB/Flash.

The final shot is a photo of my Brother in Law taking photos of his wife who recently underwent hand surgery and was extremely unconscious due to the pain medication. I held the flash unit in my hand for this shot.

D 90, f/8, Shutter Speed 1/60, ISO 250,Focal Length 50 mm, WB/Flash

Using Your Flash - Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving Day in the hospital with my mom. She had a double bypass and a valve replacement the day before. She was in the critical care unit and I had to be very discreet with my picture taking. I had my flash set very low trying not to light up the whole area. At the end of the day some of us went on a search for a dinner. After driving around for awhile we found Hawks Prairie Restaurant was open. It was a very different Thanksgiving then the ones I am use to.

Elements and Principles of Design using Flash.

In the bottom photo the element of "line" was obvious in the viewfinder from the diagonal lines formed by the top edge of the back of the chairs and both rows of plates (plates also create the element of shape). The bottom edge of the seat, the table cloth, and the edge of the table became apparent when viewing the photo. The centerpiece was purposely placed using the "rule of thirds." Canon 40D: f/7, 1/40 sec., ISO 1600, 20 mm, WB Flash.

The center photo is my pride and joy. The element of color popped out. Fortunately, I was quick enough on this one. Canon 40D: f/2.8, 1/50 sec., ISO 1600, 31 mm, WB Flash.

The top photo was taken while on a short bicycle ride. I saw the element of line from the fences prior to unpacking the camera. The vivid reflections of the trees and fence line were a bonus. This photo would have been more colorful prior to the leaves falling. Canon XS: f/8.0,

1/50 sec., ISO 800, 24 mm, WB Cloudy.

Lisa: Thanksgiving

The top image, the spinach, I liked the color scheme of the secondary colors orange and green. I feel that this image also has movement from the way the spinach is laying and there are repetitive shapes withing the spinach. I also liked the shapes above and below the plate. The second image, yams, was to demonstrate unity. The butter pools in the image surrounded by the pecans form similiar shapes within the image and form a pattern. The third image, the pies, demostrates asymmetrical balance.

On all three images I used an external flash at an -EV 1 to -EV .5.

All of these were shot with my external flash. I think I dialed it down 1 stop for all shots. My camera was set on Aperture at f/5.0 or f/5.6. My focal length ranged from 48mm-50mm. WB set at flash.

Shape/Form

There are a few shadows that give the turkey shape, and the position of the knife and tongs behind the body and in front of the wing lets you know that there is more on the other side. Having my daughter blurred as she watched adds depth as well.

The bright windows in the back are a bit destracting, but also help since the turkey cuts the horizon adding more depth. (On my screen, I can even see the steam rising off the meat.)

Texture/Space/Unity

Similar shaped dishes with different textures in each. The arrangement draws the eye to the back of the image. I may even consider balance for this one. The ladel divides the scene and each side seems to balance with the other.

Proportion/Scale, Repetition/Pattern, Emphasis/Dominance, and Space

Originally, I would say space is the main element and Emphasis/Dominance is the main principle. Then I realized that there are many elements and principles represented in this photo. You can even add color contrast with the splash of reds, yellows, and green.