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Critique
Template
Definition: A good
composition is a pleasing selection and arrangement of
subjects within the picture area.
Insert a photo per slide then describe
using the following criteria:
- Why you like the
photo?
- Why you selected this
photo?
- What caught your eye?
- What intrigues or fascinates you
about the photo?
Why you appreciate the photographer's:
- interpretation?
- enhancing abilities?
- creative talents?
- camera manipulation to produce a
new vision?
Describe the
guidelines that apply to the photo being studied:
- What is the center
of interest in the photo?
- Is there a strong
center of interest?
- Explain the
Composition-
- Simplicity-
- Simple
Background-
- Balance
(symmetrical / asymmetrical)-
- Leading Lines- S
or C Curves - Triangles - Diagonal Lines
- Rule of
thirds-
- Framing-
- Foreground
objects-
- Repetition-
- Texture-
- Form-
- Hue-
(Characteristics of color - basic colors)
- Values (tones or
shades of gray - measures lightness - Ansel Adam's Zone
System)
- Chroma (a measure
of hue concentration)
- Use of
colors
- Lighting
enhancement -
- Special effects
(e.g.. filters, lenses, film type, PhotoShop enhancement
,etc.)-
- Is the photo
making a statement?
- Is there a theme
that describes the composition?
- Does the
photographer illustrate creative expression in the photo?
Explain.
- Describe the depth
of field the the photo ( shallow - deep or great) and
does this enhance the photo?
- Classify the
Photo: (Fashion, Landscape, Nature, Wildlife, Special
Effect, Abstract, Close-up - Macro, Portrait,
Advertisement, Mood, Action, Panning, Documentary,
Photojournalism or Digital Imagery)
- Why do you like or
dislike this photo?
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