Semester Exam, Part Tri (3)

1) I take photographs to capture the world as I see it and to make it my own. By doing this, others can see how I see the world, which is what art is all about.

2) My photography has changed because of my work this semester. I now look  and compose shots instead of snapping shots arbitrarily. I do enjoy the composition of shots as much as I like taking them. However, some shots will still be snapshots because of the nature of time.

3) I think that I still need to develop my ability to vary compositions. I would also do better if I was more prolific. Most of my portfolios have shots of the same composition; thus, variety would be better. I also struggled to take the number of shots needed to find good photographs.

4) I will remain active as a photographer by making sure to take my camera with me on trips and continue to see the world as if I was going to take a photograph. The tendencies I must avoid are my laziness; if I continue to take photos, I will continue to grow as a photographer. The positive habit I need to cultivate is to be more prolific.

5) Some of my photos have reached the level of art. One of these was Vesuvius, which is from my Motion Blur project. This revealed to me that I had the potential to become a pretty decent photographer. Another was Brash, from the Contrast/Texture. This photo showed me how probability still plays a part usurping even skill. Finally, Upside Down Reality from reflection showed how my photography has developed. It is abstract and yet understandable.