Writing Assignment ~ Post Spring Break

The first half of Photography I has been a fun and informative one. I learned all about the art of photography, the history behind the art and met a lot of new friends in the process, so to speak. :) . I learned about what an F-Stop is, how the shutter speed effects the "stop motion" of action items and the proper way to "frame" a picture as its being snapped. I gained understanding on the different film ISO speeds and what they have to do with the grain size and overall clarity of the photograph. The lower the ISO, the finer and sharper the picture. I built a working pinhole camera out of an ordinary milk carton, and got great results. I can now develop pan film and make a decent positive print from the negative. I feel like i have bonded with my fellow classmates and have gained new friends, who share in the passion for photography and amazement in its' inner-workings.

The second half of the semester, i hope to take more dynamic photos. I'd like to try and capture something that is all too common for me lately, due to the cold weather and a very hairy cat.....a static shock! That would be great. The static shock is powerful and dangerous yet very interesting. It would be nice to capture it on film using a highspeed shutter.