Answer 1

1.The answer to my essential question (What is most important to create a visually appealing nature photograph?) is made up of all the different aspects of a photograph, I believe that the most important thing would be the photo's composition. In order to create a visually appealing photograph it must be appealing to the eye and must 'communicate' well, in order for this to be accomplished it must have the proper amount of lighting, the lines and shapes must be located accordingly, the color and tones must enhance the picture, it must contain symmetry, and the depth and perspective must enhance the message that the photographer is aiming to convey so that the image is brought to life so that the viewer is willing to take a second look to completely understand the message. The subject must be in focus, should follow the rule of thirds and the background should support and complement the subject without any clutter.

2.Some evidence is are all from the articles. A lot of them state things like "The rule of thirds: composition guideline suggests that placing your subject on or near one of the power will help produce a visually pleasing, spatially interesting photograph." and "If a background supports and complements the main subject, is visually pleasing, and works well with the composition then it has done its job." also things like "Nature photographs are successful when the message is clear, when they convey a powerful message it compels the viewer to take a second look in order to soak in the beauty and meaning of the image."

3.The sources that I found this answer from was from the articles that I find for my research checks, some of them being:  http://photoinf.com/General/Cub_Kahn/Beginner%27s_Guide_To_Nature_Photography.html

http://www.naturephotographers.net/np101/gt0804-1.html

http://photoinf.com/General/Gloria_Hopkins/Composition_in_Nature_Photography_and_the_Elements_of_a_Photograph_2.htm

Service Learning

I am doing my service learning in my Digital Photography ROP class, and my contact would be Jack Bohlka, his Phone number is: (909) 228-4824 and his Email is: jack@cbcphoto.com . The service that I have completed so far would be learning everything from making a pinhole camera out of a can of pringles, to learning how to use a camera properly and setting the ISO and Shutter speed, photo composition, exposure, using the rule of thirds, lighting, taking headshots, portrait retouching, taking still shots, and being able to use Photoshop. I have been doing this since the first week of September for twice a week for 3 hours each day, I have completed a total of about 85 hours.

ESLRs

The aspects of the eslrs that I am focusing on are Life Long Learner and Effective Communicator. I have become a life long learner because I have been doing alot of the learning that I will be majoring in and what will become my future career. I am also applying effective communicator during the whole senior project, since we have to interview people. This will help me become better educationally because it will all help me prepare for my future career.

Third Interview questions

1. (EQ) What is the most important in creating a visually appealing nature photograph?
2. What do you believe has helped you become a successful nature photographer?
3. What sources have you most learned from about nature photography?
4. Are there any specific kind of photographs that have seem to be more appealing to people more than others photographs?
5. What specific equipment do you use to capture your nature photographs?
6. What kind of classes did you take in college that were most helpful in what you do now?
7. Is there a certain technique that you apply to your pictures?
8. How do you like to compose your photos?
9. How do you like to capture your subjects?
10. Do you believe that color in a photograph is essential?