Class Photo

After I took photography last semester all I really pay attention to in pictures is technical elements. I realize that it helps me better appreciate good pictures but it makes a lot of pictures I might have enjoyed in the past just look crappy to me.


This is a pretty good example of a bad picture. The lighting is terrible, there is no feeling of depth, and the only action is hand movements. Overall, it's pretty weak and really boring.





This picture is considerably better in my opinion. Despite no focal emphasis, there is a decent depth of field. I can't be picky with focus on a point and shoot camera so this works fine for now. What's more, the lighting is better and the angle is alittle more interesting as it's taken from a different perspective than just standing still and looking at the teacher.






I guess my overall message is that learning more about the art allows you to better appreciate a good picture while at the same time keeps you from enjoying bad ones. It also brings a sense of perfectionism as you can point out every flaw of every piece you do.