The importance of experimentation and working the scene
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Why was the accidental photo more successful?
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
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Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteElements in the photograph that he thought would make it bad actually made it better in the end. He broke some rules and liked the end result.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
He learned to experiment with elements of the photograph and to not assume anything about a photo before he takes it.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I could keep shooting even after I have met my goals to try to find other good shots. I could also break some photographic rules occasionally.
I completely agree with going beyond your goals, you need to do it passionately not just what the assignment says.
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteIt was more dramatic and truly captured the essence of what the photographer was feeling at the time.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
To try new things and be spontanious and to not stop taking pictures after you get what you planned as you might find something even better.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I can continually try new perspectives and even when it looks like it won't work out, to try it anyways because it might surprise me.
I agree 100% with you about how it will surprise you
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ReplyDeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
The reason why this accidental photo was more successful in my opinion was for the very fact that it was taken on a little bit of higher ground and was facing the sun which made the photo look stunning.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
Something that this photographer learned through this experience is that taking photos just for the heck of is a good idea because you may get a great looking photo like he did.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I could apply this information to my own photography buy taking more photos and maybe in the end I could get a good photo.
Taking photos to be fun with it is a good idea, I agree. But should you have any plan at all? He knew he was going to be there, do you think there was any thought behind the final image?
DeleteThe project was successful because all they had to do was set up their stuff and the camera. Then get the right settings on the camera to take it.
ReplyDeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteBecause it showed more light and angle.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
Experiment!
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
Learn to experiment.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteHe experimented with the lighting and angle and got a picture that he loved.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
That experimenting is good and that sometimes shooting directly into the light and trying out a new angle will give you a better photograph and that he should experiment more.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
Be daring and try out different angles and lighting situations and see what happens when I do that because it might just surprise me.
I also agree that you should be daring because the photo could become capture something that you wouldn't normally see in you own photos.
DeleteThis accidental photo was better because the lighting was way better, because it was taken with the sun in front of the camera, rather than behind him. Also because it had a better angle, because it was from a higher ground.
ReplyDeleteThe photographer learned that some times you have to try new things, and experiment, with different techniques.
You could apply this to your photography by trying new things, and experimenting.
@SamRay I agree with you on how you can apply this to your photos, by taking more photos.
@AnneStaheli I agree with you should always try new perspectives.
I agree that new perspectives can make your photos more interesting and unique.
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ReplyDeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
The accidental photo was more successful because the overall lighting and setting of the photograph was much better. The photograph also captured everything the photographer wanted mood, setting, etc.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
The photographer learned that you have to experiment more than once to try get the shot you're trying to get. If it doesn't work the first time try different angles and settings to get the image you want.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I could apply this to my own photography by experimenting when I take my photographs instead of just trying for once exact photograph which might be difficult to acquire.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDelete- I believe the accidental photo was more successful because it was able to capture a mood that couldn't be planned. The elements of a photo that made it so incredible came with the nature of it, not something forced.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
- He learned that to be able to progress and learn to become better, you must keep and learn from the shots not ment to be. To get the image you want, you must try different ways to have a perspective.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
- To be able to learn and create better photos, you must take what you learn from your flaws or mistakes. I think that you must try over and over to perfect something you strive for.
i definitely agree with you that you can learn from your flaws and mistakes to create better photos!
DeleteI agree with you and how the accidental photo was more successful.
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental photo was more successful because when the sun was just rising over the mountains it gave the photograph the perfect lighting in which to take the photo. It set a different mood rather than the other photograph where the lighting was boring and it didn't show any mood.
What did the photographer learn from the experience?
The photographer learned that he needed to experiment different techniques in order to take a good photograph. He said that he learned that he needed to experiment different angles.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I can try different angles like this photographer did. I can also try different techniques and try to see things differently so that my photographs will look more interesting rather than the same photo over and over again.
I agree with how to change because I could personally improve on that myself
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDelete- The accidental photo was more successful because it was taken from the perfect angle as well as the right lighting. It had captured the mood and drama while the first picture was kind of boring.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
- The photographer learned that to experiment and persevere. If he would have put away the camera equipment like he was planning on doing, he wouldn't have gotten the shot.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
- I can try different angles and take pictures at various times throughout the day; not just one consistent time.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteBecause it was random and unplanned and rule breaking. It was new, fresh, and not something most people would have done. It captured the scene in such a raw way that it was beautiful and that is what makes it successful.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
That breaking the rules isn't always bad and that the best art can sometimes come from the most random places.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I could apply this to my own photography because I need to loosen up on what I try to accomplish when shooting. Some of my best images have come from me not thinking. From this blog I learned that it's okay to let loose and break the rules and that organic is good.
@Anne Linford I agree with how the accidental photo was better than the other one because the lighting was so drastically different, good job!
@Bailey Conner Simple yet powerful answer. "Learn to experiment". I so agree
I agree that we need to loosen up in order to take good photos. Good job!
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe photographs provide a compelling but unforeseen perspective or create a successful abstract composition.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
That a accidental photo could become a work of art.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
That we come across the accidental photo often with a sense of amusement and we judge it differently from our other images but It may meet a criteria that i may have not expected.
I agree that accidental photos can become works of art.
Delete@Allie Fitch After reading this article, have you come across a time where you have tried taking a photo into the sun? And did you get the result you expected?
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteIt was more successful because he wasn't thinking too hard about it. It was an unplanned photo and that is what made it successful. It was a different point of view, and not many people would have captured it.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
The photographer learned that it was okay to take some random photos because art can come from those type of photos, and you don't always have to follow protocol when taking photos.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I could use this method in my own photography by trying new things and experimenting with new and fun techniques.
@Taylor Edwardson, what kind of new things were you going to experiment with? Lighting, shutter speed?
DeleteThe part about protocol is a good point because your art it your own, it does not need guidelines.
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteBecause the things that he thought made it bad ended up making better because of its unique qualities
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
He learned that taking multiple photos can be beneficial.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I could remember that if i take a
lot of photos it could help.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental photo is more successful because you could see the beautiful scene that they have been staying in for the past 2 days. Also, there was good highlights and shadows in the grass.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
The photographer learned to always try every angle, even if you are taking a picture right into the sun. The pictures that are experiments could very well turn out to be better than your planned pictures.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
Yes, I could apply this to my own photography because most of the time when I take pictures, I am taking them outside and maybe if I try taking them into the sun, Ill get the same effect that this photographer got.
I agree that the accidental photo created more of an image for the eye to focus on but why do you think that not planing it made it better for the turnout?
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteIt was more successful because nothing in it was planned, it happened as it happened. When a Photo like this happens, nature is giving you everything at a natural time and you aren't forcing yourself onto the land to try and get a beautiful image.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
He learned that taking one photo as planned may not always get the best results. Some times getting different angles at different times will make the image more unique to the viewer
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I can take this Information and use it as a guide really. I'm not always very patient when it comes to trying to get good quality work, but like in this article; I do know that sometimes waiting and giving it more than one chance can give you better results
I like that you included the part about patience because experiments do require patience.
DeleteI agree I think patience is really important. I also can relate with you because I don't have patience either when it comes to this and it's something I need to work on.
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful? Because the different place of the lighting made it more dramatic
ReplyDeleteWhat did the photographer learn from that experience? Go to different spots and it will turn out better
How could you apply this information to your own photography? Take photos of the subject from different places because it will turn out different from each place.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDelete-The accidental photo was more successful because it added artistic flare opposed to a boring scene. The sun added shadows that were not there before and brought in some warmer colors.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
-He learned that if you are not satisfied with the photo you have, keep trying new lighting and angles to make it the way you want it. Even if you are not sure it will work, it is worth a try.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
-Keep trying new things even when you are doubtful, some things work out in unexpected ways.
I like this perspective of being persistent and trying new angles and shots and not giving up on the shot.
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental photo more successful because it created a very dramatic mood within the scene. The photo also had a lot of natural highlights created by the sun. There were a lot of natural lines created with the mountain range.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
I believe that the photographer learned that a photographer can never plan out their best shot. The best shot for the assignment may be the one that you thought would look horrible but tried anyways. This is a great example of why photographers should constantly take images: you never know when you'll get an awesome image.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I have already applied this many times in photography. I am constantly taking images to the point to where I have to sort out through over a thousand images each day I take pictures. I experienced a similar situation in Photo 1 when I was taking pictures for my "Things" assignment. I took a picture of an overturned metal bowl and the result was awesome. There were a lot of shadows due to the multiple light sources and created a mysterious mood with a purple tint. Originally, I thought the picture would never turn out cool, but in the end it became the best image of the semester.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteIt was more successful because he was able to capture the mood of the setting and the campsite more from the dramatic lighting that the sun provided.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
He learned that even if something may not seem "worth it" or as if it won't work out, you should try it anyways because even if it's an accident it can turn out to be something great.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
Instead of restraining myself from taking pictures of odd things that may not seem ideal at the time, I should embrace it and go along with it, even if it wasn't my original plan. Straying away from my original plans may give me a beautiful result, just as it did for him.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental photo was more successful because it had a lot of natural light from the sun and lines that lead your eyes around the image.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
I think that the photographer learned that you don't always have to have a perfect plan when you take photographs. The best images sometimes turn out to be the ones you thought were not very good.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I can apply this information to my own photography because I am not very patient when I take photos. If something doesn't turn out good the first couple of times, I move on to a different object or scene.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDelete- The accidental photo was more successful because there was more mood and it was a lot more dramatic
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
- The photographer learned that not all planned shots turn out the way you want them to and the accidental ones can surprise you.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
- If you see a shot take it, it can turn out better than you think
ReplyDeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
The accidental photo showed more natural mood and with sun and the light it gave off
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
That a good shot can come out of no where when as when he just turned around and took the shot with the tent in it he didn't expect much but as he said it turned out to one of his best shots amazing him on how it looked
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
We can apply this to our own by trying different things even if we didn't think the outcome will be very good just take the photo anyways and try form different angles and with different angles as it can come out surprising.
I agree that sometimes different angles help make a shot better and if a picture didn't work out well, a new angle can turn out surprisingly well.
DeleteI agree with how it captured more of the mood
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental photo was more successful because it really captured the feeling and mood of the entire environment.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
The photographer probably learned that any picture could turn out amazing you just take that chance and see the outcome because the ones you intend to not be as great, end up being the best.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
i could apply this to my own photography by taking more chances with every photo opportunity i get because you never know how it will turn out until you do it.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental photo captures the feeling of the moment and the ambiance more than the planned photo.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
Sometimes the most successful photos are the ones that aren't planned because you can't always plan whats going to happen in life so improvising and playing it by ear is smart to do, especially so your prepared for that once in a lifetime sunset you didn't plan on taking pictures of.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
Being prepared and flexible. It's good to plan your photos, but be prepared and aware of taking "accidental" photos.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteI think that accidental photo captures the feeling of the time and moment and the ambiance more than the planned photo.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
I that this photos are the best best their are alway planed and I think that this have a great story to tell
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
sometime it not alway good to plan for photos
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental photo was way better because it had better lighting, a better view, and a more dramatic point of view.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
The photographer learned that you gave to experiment and do things other ways even if it isn't the same way the book or others say to.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I can apply this information to my photography by trying different angles and other odd viewpoints. Giving me the unique and outstanding look, that I'm going for.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental photo was more successful because it showed emotions through the actions and the focal points in the photograph, the photographer saw the beauty when he wasn't taking the photo on purpose and he saw it outside the camera and that's what the accidental photo shows.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
The photographer learned that sometimes no matter how hard you research and plan photos you have to find your own personal why of showing emotions through the photograph.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I can apply by using the major difference between the two photographs to motivate me to find my own photography style.
I think that finding the major difference between two pictures is a great idea for motivation and creativity.
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteI think that the reason that the photo was more successful as because it captured much more in the photo and made the photo feel and look more spectacular than what it really was.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
I think he could have learned that life is not always one sided. Also i think he learned to look around and to take shots from different angles.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
To look around and to take shots from different angles.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental photo was more successful because it captured the mood and the drama of the scene.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
The photographer leaned was to really work the scene, experiment, try every angle, be bold and sometimes shoot straight into the sun.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I could apply this information to my own photography by looking at angles that I wouldn't normally think would work or shoot in different lighting that I wouldn't normally do.
Very Nicely Said
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental photo was successful because he didn't care about rules and made a photo that spoke without words.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
You don't always have to follow the rules.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I could apply this information to my own photos by trying new things and experimenting.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDelete-Because it was more clear and it had better lighting that let it stand out more
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
- He learned that not everything has to be so technical and that he could keep trying to do it the way he wanted and it actually benefited him
How could you apply this information to your own photography?'
-I could try to have my photos have good composition and dynamics but not be so technical all the time and let my creativity and experimenting guide me when taking photos.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental was more successful because it portrayed how they were feeling in that exact moment.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
The photographer learned to "work the scene" and to always try out different angles.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I can apply this to my own photography by taking a shot and if I don't think it's right, try shooting it from a different angle.
nicely said
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental photo was more successful because the photographer experimented with a new idea and that creativity made a higher quality image that he did not know he could make before.
What did he learn from the experience?
He learned to experiment and really try new ideas and angles and that will have crazy good results.
How can you apply this to your own photography?
This teaches me to think outside the box and try new thinks when shooting for my next assignment.
The accidental photograph was more successful because it wasn't planned, it was an experiment shot, and he ended up capturing mood and drama in the picture.
ReplyDeleteWhat he learned from his experience was that experiment photographs can turn out better than the planned ones, not all pictures need to have perfect lighting and setting, because its not the location that matters, but the effect the photo has afterward.
I can apply this to my photography by planning out my photos to an extent, understand the type of photo I am trying to capture, but not needing every detail planned, but being able to take the picture and capture emotion.
That's a nice goal that's being planned but not being planned at the same time to capture your photos.
DeleteIt's a good idea to have a general plan, but not thinking out every detail. I would definitely want my eye to lead me around what I'm going to capture instead of already having everything planned. It feels more real in the moment if you just shoot what you see.
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental photo was more successful because it wasn't planned. It was an experiment that he wasn't sure was gonna even work, but he tried it anyway just to see what would and wouldn't work. He ended up capturing mood and drama in just one picture.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
The photographer learned from this experience was to really work the scene, experiment, try every angle, be bold and sometimes shoot straight into the sun. Sometimes you have to say, “To hell with blown highlights!”
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I can apply this information to my own photography by experimenting with all elements that may or may not work, because something I think that might not work may turn out to be an amazing photo. I can also apply this by not planning every step to create a more candid photo to make everything look more natural and not all perfect and set up. By not planning something I could end up capturing more emotion.
I think it's great that now you mind is more open to trying to get that great photo that might've not been planned.
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ReplyDeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
Accidental shots are more successful because with accidental shots you take photos that you wouldn't normally take an angle from and would come out great then just doing what you know to do.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
The photographer learned sometimes packing up earlier and thinking you got all the photos you needed sometimes isn't always the best choice. Just waiting for a different time of day and moving around your scenery can get you a great photo you didn't expect.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
Instead of stopping the take photos when I get the required amount. I go around into different spots I didn't go to before hand and waiting for cars or use objects that have lights on them and move them around to try and get a light trail.
very insightful
DeleteAbsolutely agree! Sometimes you just have to fumble around a setting to capture an amazing photo.
DeleteOoh that's super creative! I love your idea about using other objects than cars.
The accidental photo was more successful than ones he had previously taken because he caught more than just a scene, he captured the intensity of what they were seeing and in a way where all the expressive elements helped him do that without the photo turning out too bright because of the light he had to work with.
ReplyDeleteThe photographer had learned that even when he thought it wouldn't work trying every possible thing can sometimes result in much better than he had originally thought.
I can use this in my own photography by taking more risks with what I am capturing and figuring out more ways to make everything work for me.
I definitely agree with your answers! He did manage to capture a whole meaning/message behind the photo with mood and tone found within the photo.
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteBecause he captured more than just the scene. He had accidently captured the intensity and the true theme of the image.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
He learned that sometimes when you dont think something will work, trial and error make impossible things seem possible.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
I will use this info to keep myself going. I now know a lot of trial and error will go into this and im ok with being patient to capture a great photo.
ReplyDeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful? The accidental photo was more successful because it capture the mood and was able to capture the light in a unique way that enhanced the photo greatly.
What did the photographer learn from that experience? The photographer learned that for successful light trails photography we should work the scene, be bold, and try every angle.
How could you apply this information to your own photography? I could focus on the scene and the expression I want to show.
Why was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDelete- The accidental photo was more successful because the photographer took bold chances and tried new angles that resulted in a picturesque photo, capturing more than the intended photo (mood, content, lighting). He was able to experiment with something new that led him to a very successful photo.
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
- He learned to continue to take chances and be bold while taking photography because his successful photo was taken in a fluke, he thought it would come out terribly, but because he took the risk, he captured something not many achieve in a single photo.
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
- I could apply this to my own photography by taking risks and taking photos I wouldn't normally would try or believe could work. By going places I wouldn't think could work and trying them out. Testing trial and error.
I like how you said they took bold chances, how that resulted in a picturesque photo. I agree that they captured more they than intended, because it really was an experiment
DeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDeleteThe accidental photo was more successful because the photographer experimented with a new idea and it helped him learn that creativity can create better photos because they are their own type.
What did he learn from the experience?
He learned that trying new things can end up with new and creative results.
How can you apply this to your own photography?
This teaches me to think outside the box and try new thinks when shooting for every project I have so that my photos become more creative.
Why is the first photo have less background than the second photo so perfect lighting snd great background ?
ReplyDeleteWhy was the accidental photo more successful?
ReplyDelete-The photographer just went with what felt right, and experimented with different ideas and thoughts. It demonstrated that not having a photo planned step by step can actually lead to beautiful photographs
What did the photographer learn from that experience?
-The photographer learned that it can be ok to go bold and be confident in your ability to produce great photos with just your imagination. Having a plan doesn't always mean your photo will turn out amazing. Sometimes taking a photo on a limb works better .
How could you apply this information to your own photography?
-It made me realize that it is ok to be creative, and that sometimes something that looks right in that moment should be photographed, instead of waiting for the time in which you planned to take a photo. Spontaneity can be a great thing.