1. Living for the moment is what comes to my mind when I see this photograph. My impression of this picture is that it’s a real life situation that definitely tells a story. I am affected by the story that it tells because I can remember exactly how I felt at that same time. I love that I was able to catch the joyful expression and excitement on the student’s faces and the always famous high-five given after a touchdown in this action shot.
2. This vertical photograph was taken on Thursday night at the first FHSU football game. As true fans of the Tigers, students were dressed from head to toe in black and gold. This photograph captures an “elite group of gentlemen” who felt the need to go shirtless and paint their chests black! The excitement after a touchdown is scored is captured in this picture as two guys are about to give one another a high-five and the man in the center smiles and claps.
3. The composition of this photograph is one that helps to show emphasis to the expression on the faces by using the outstretched arms as directional lines to bring the viewers eyes onto the to a focus point. The color is rich and dark in many values. I chose to use a blur tool in the background to help define the intended focus. The figures are placed well within the space and fill the picture evenly. The man in the center of the pictures hands help to add balance to the hand at the top of the page and bring the focal point out of the center. Overall, I like the color and composition of this photography, I wish it wouldn’t have been so pixilated or blurry but it was taken from across the field so that is understandable!
4. This picture definitely has a strong story to tell since it was taken right after a 96 yard run on a kick off return for a touchdown! I am not sure there was a person in the stadium that wasn’t cheering and giving a high-five to their neighbor much like these students. The expression on the faces of the students is very enthusiastic and happy, I really like the fact that the picture simply portrays them living in the moment. If I could name this picture using one simple noun it would be, Touchdown.
5. Kathe Kollwitz was able to portray true emotion and deep expression into her drawings. From what I have seen of her drawings, many of them have a saddened expression or are very passionate and thoughtful people. Although my picture is one that shows the expressions of excitement and joy, there is still somewhat of a connection between the two. There is an obvious show of expression and emotion and they both show a real situation. Many of her drawing were very serious and so real; they were in the moment and active much like my photo.
