1-4. My immediate response of this photograph is that the expression on my puppies face is very happy. Cooper is a 9 month old corgi who loves going on walks and playing catch. I took this picture as cooper was begging to play catch in the front yard. Corgis have a unique way of looking like they are smiling when they get excited. I love how this photo captures that emotion; every time I look at this photo, I can’t help but smile myself. Not only does this picture tell a story in itself, when I look at it, I’m reminded of the many memories that I have with my puppy and I realize how much I miss him. Since Cooper is a tri-colored corgi, this black and white photograph has a wide range of values. I took the picture while looking down at him; he’s positioned diagonally on the horizontal picture plane. The composition of the photograph is balanced but I don’t feel it is one of my strongest compositions. There is good line quality and I really like the textural look that the grass in the background provides. I am drawn to the dogs face because his tongue is sticking out and the black nose becomes somewhat of an emphasis because of the lighter white fur around it.
5. Most of the drawings and paintings that I saw of Edgar Degas’ were of very free and emotional figures, like ballerinas. He uses lines and shading to create motion and value. I really like that he can use the simplest line but it comes across as a strong detail in the drawing. Degas shows his emphasis in the design through the darkest areas which become a focal point. Although my photograph is of an animal there are still distinct lines and shape in the composition just like Degas' sketches. Another connection between my photo and Edgar Degas’ works are that the expression is evident and there is a definite story being told.
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