Sunday, November 28, 2010

Baraka

I thought this film was educational about society, religion, human life (poverty/civilized) as well animals I thought this film was very environmental, showing many elements of nature. The movie, though it doesn't have any words, shows us life through pictures. It showed viewers that many people around the world have different views and aspects on life; not any of them being wrong.

I liked how in the beginning of the movie, it shows viewers morning elements; as in landscapes (waterfalls, lakes, people praying). I also liked seeing the group of men at some sort of dance/ritual. It proves that people have different ways of expressing their faith. Not everyone goes to a church to pray or say the rosary, but can do dances or sing songs.

One scene that really hit me was the scene of new york. While watching the movie, I saw that everything was moving in fast pace. I thought it was funny because in actuality, Americans move at a fast pace all the time and don't take the time to actually appreciate what they have.

Overall, the film made me realize that many people around the world have a variety of ways to do things that are different from me. Different doesn't necessarily mean weird or wrong, and I am glad I got the chance to watch this movie.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

One Shot- SHADOW

Dear Abby Response..Itzel

Dear Itzel,

Thank you for your honest opinion and kind words.  Family is very important to me.  I also like to take portrait shots during special occasions, but now I know to take more scenery shots and to take pictures of other object.  The building picture was one fo my favorites as well.  When my next big family event comes, I will know to take pictures of a variety of things.

Sincerely,
Veronica Smart

Monday, November 15, 2010

Dear Abby...FACEBOOK EDITION

Dear Lizzy,

Awesome photos! I really enjoyed looking through your concert pictures.  I like how you used the lighting in various ways, and forming in various ways too.  I now know that you really enjoy going to concerts and listening to music.
Veronica Smart

Monday, November 8, 2010

Film- American Photography- Notes

-proof
-great emotional records
BROWNIE CAMERA
-$1.00
-visual record of their life
POST CARDS
-sent to family and friends
framed newspaper photographs
glued pictures into books
-see people from around the world
-opened eyes to foreigners
-Native americans
-thought they'd disappear
--but people wanted reality. He made them look exotic
-Basic photography= EASY
-Victoria Photographs= looks like art (sketchy)
photos need human intervention
-pictures of child labor
-people felt made and worried for kids
-pictures have power to change peoples minds
Revolution: changed pics- WW1- never saw pictures of dead people
Tabloids
-wing and camera/ staged photos