Project One

First Subject: Eli 

For my first subject, I went downtown to get as many different shots of Eli as I could.  These are the final three.

The Reflection

I chose this shot for its unique composition and symmetry.  I made it black and white and gave it a little more contrast to enhance the darker colors and set the mood.

The Corner

I chose this shot for its harsh lighting and shadows.  I made this black and white and made the lighting more dramatic.  In addition, the light above Eli and the cement walls gave the photo even more character.

Glass Walls

I  selected this photograph because of its subtle color,  small details, and the story it portrays.  This photo has almost no editing because I like the natural lighting and color.  

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Second Subject: The Yellow Tree

When I was searching for a second subject, this bright yellow tree caught my eye.  Most of the trees have only started to change colors, which made this tree stand out even more.  Here are the final three.

Up In The Trees

I chose this photograph for its unique angle and the contrast of the bright yellow against the grey sky.  I gave the photo more warmth to emphasis the color, but didn't over-saturating it.  I cropped a little off the lower half to draw attention to the canopy, rather than the tree trunk.     

Fall's Colors

I selected this shot because of the detail shown in the leaf- the lines, color changes, and shape.  I gave this photograph a little more warmth and saturation to highlight the yellow, red, and orange colors. 

The Last Ones

I chose this photograph for its contrast between the last green leaves and the yellow tree.  I gave this photo a fade effect to create smooth lighting.  In addition, I like the mix of colors- the green leaves, red stem, and yellow leaves in the background.  

Summer Adventures

This summer my family and I traveled around Oregon and went to California.  It was epic. 

About to swim in the ocean at Laguna Beach, CA

In June we flew to California, and when the plane landed my little brother projectile vomited.  (Yay family vacations!)  We went to Disney Land and California Adventure, which was a blast.  We discovered a new ride called "Big Thunder Rail Road" and rode it about five or six times.  

We also spent a day at Laguna beach and two days at Huntington beach.  Both of the beaches are different from the Oregon coast, but the biggest and best difference was the water temperature.  In Oregon you can't dip your toes in the water for more than 60 seconds without becoming hypothermic.  In sharp contrast, the ocean in California feels like a huge warm bathtub.

A glacier run off at Trillium Lake, OR

In July we went camping around Mt. Hood.  My family just started camping, now that everyone is older.  We set up camp at Tollgate campground.  This isn't one of those RV parking lot camping grounds, but at Tollgate you feel like your actually camping in the middle of the woods.  

The first full day my older sister, my little brother, my dad, and I mountain biked from the top of Timberline all the way down to our campground.  Descent.  After the ride we needed to cool down, so we took a dip in the bone chilling river, this was not a wise decision.  

On the last day we went up to Trillium Lake, the scenery was phenomenal.  There was a perfect view of Mt. Hood and glacier run offs where the lake turned into a marsh land.  We swam in the lake until it was time to head home.

Kombucha and peaches

       

My summer also consisted of a lot of Kombucha and Peaches.  It was swell.