Avoiding Mergers!!!

This shows the technique of avoiding mergers, because it makes it seem like the flag is growing out of the guy's head. Which could also steal attention from our center of interest. However, the background is very simple which makes it a good shot.

*Lines*

This is image could show the technique of using lines because one of the most common and graceful lines used in composition is called the S curve, and this picture shows it with the curve of the bridge creating a better well-placed center of interest to the image.

*The Rule of Thirds*

This is a good example of the rule of thirds, because the man is on the bottom half of the imaginary lines placing the center of interest for good composition.

*Framing*

This image shows the technique of framing very well. Framing usually means to frame the center of interest with objects in the foreground. This can give a picture the feeling of depth it needs to make it more than just another snapshot, it gives it a more visual interest.

Balance!!!

This image is a classic example of symmetrical balance. It shows it by placing lines, shapes, & even the shadow makes it a well balanced photo, for better picture composition.

After Printing!!!

Cleaned Negatives with photo flow solution, and dried them with a photo wipe. Then we loaded the Negative into enlarger and Focused image with the grain focuser, and set aperture to where we bearly see the image, but first we did this about three times with different timings, for the test strip to be made to find how much time & light the image needs so it won't be to dark or to light. Then, once we choose the timing for the image we made the final print with the 3x7 emulsion paper, and ran it throught the chemicals: developer, stop bath, fixer, and ran it through water for 5 min. and finally just let it dry in one of the racks.

Great Black and White Photographers!!

Roy DeCarava:

Mississippi freedom marcher, Washington, DC1963

Bill Brandt:

Evening in Kenwood1931-35

Tina Modotti:

Woman of Tehauntepec carrying jecapixtle1929