Blog #1: Vanishing Point Photo Partner Critique

A. Which photo is the strongest of the 6?

I believe that the top left photo of the contact sheet was the strongest. Its color variety makes the picture visually appealing.

B. Where is the Vanishing Point?

The vanishing point is somewhere in the top left area near the three girls. It's on the border of the top left and middle left if there was a grid on the picture.

C. What do you see as the most innovative and creative aspects of the photo?(Did he/she capture an interesting angle? Eye catching light, colors, or textures?)

The glare on the locker and the glare on the ground are creative aspects of the photo. The different people in their natural states also add to the uniqueness of the photo. The different lines, vertical from the locker and horizontal from the pipes and ground, add a visual contrast that leads your eyes around the photo.

D. Did the photographer follow composition techniques (like the rule of thirds, depth of field, horizon line, high/low angle) If not, were the rules broken successfully (does the picture still look good)?

There is rule of thirds prominent. Other than that, there aren't very many other rules present. But, the picture looks good nevertheless.

E. Do elements like contrast, leading lines & diagonals take the eye around the whole image?

The lines of the locker in contrast with the lines of the ground are interesting. The pattern of the red and silver pipes also positively adds to the photo. The combination of the repetition and the different, natural people add to the diversity present in the photo. Overall, it is very visually pleasing.

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