Summer pictures

Seagull- Ledge by Alcatraz, shallow depth of field

Sea Lion-  pier 39, birds eye view

Sea Lions- pier 39, birds eye view

Arch- Golden gate, worms eye view 

Railing- Golden gate, horizontal lines



Side of Golden Gate- Leading lines vertical and horizontal

 Alcatraz Entrance- Worm's eye view, white background, vertical and horizontal lines

 Alcatraz Cells- Leading lines with cells and lights, vertical and horizontal lines

 Alcatraz- Taken on boat, white sky in back

 Cell-  color of bars and back wall, shallow depth of field, vertical lines

 Leaves- shallow depth of field, back of island

 Tower- worms eye view, tower, some rain

 Destroyed Building- worms eye view good contrast with grass and building

 Seagulls- back of alcatraz, birds eye view

 Rundown Building- leading line (building off edge of pic), white in background

 Mossy Roof- Worms eye view, white background

 Steep Street- leading lines with trees, cars, buildings and street

 Buildings with Bridge- Rule of thirds

 Golden Gate Bridge- leading lines, good foreground,middle ground, and background

 Street shot of Bridge- curved line from off the page,one arch visible is background through other arch, nice sky

Golden Gate from Other Side- leading lines, can see under bridge

I've learned that photography is not just taking a picture of something.  Without an interesting angle the picture can turn out plain and boring.  Over time, i've also begin to use different composition guidlines like it is second nature.  This is because they make the picture significantly more interesting.  Personally, i prefer to take pictures of nature at interesting angles and perspectives.  I especially like to take pictures of plants and wild animals.  The kaleidoscope project from last year inspired me the most. When parts of the picture lead of the page it is extremely interesting to reflect and play with my work.