Saturday, February 02, 2008
GCSE Photography Project
Comments:
Ah, yes, somebody needs to tell that photographer about heads and horizons :-)
There's a lovely story to tell here about how your documentary shot is loads more interesting than the contrived shot that you've recorded being taken.
Nice school grounds! I wonder what the girl taking the shot is trying to achieve? Still, it gave you an unusual opportunity, which you've framed well. What comes across well is the sense of 'could we get this over with please?'! Did you dispense advice?
It is in the grounds of Salisbury Cathedral. When we walked towards them Nora said "GCSE Photography Project". So I asked what they were doing and Nora was right. The girl with the camera then dived into her bag, scrabbling for pens, and asked us if we would sign the sheet. I was temped to suggest that the cathedral behind might add more intrigue or drama and other things but thought I probably would not pass my GCSE Photography Project and I should let her do her thing. At least she had a plan.
I'm not sure I've ever been into the grounds of the Cathedral - just seen the spire more times than I can recall passing by.
What does one say if one is the teacher - you definitely need an open mind?!
Matt, thanks for the link, as I don't have a full view of the photographer and especailly the subject, so I was at a loss.
I like this photo of the photographer which includes an image of the photo being taken, as well as seeing what's being taken. An interesting and delightful composition, well seen.
Matt: probably not. Though why the subject is dressed all in white being ghost like in the middle of the day does get my mind racing as to the thought behind the shot from the photographer in black.
Can help to be reminded about burkas. They seem to have fun and thinking of the black and white side only leads way too far :-)
As been said, well seen, well framed, well timed.
Not much left to say about this -- I agree with Colin's comment, and thank you to Matt for the link about GCSE.
I get the feeling that the sheet covered person is smiling for the camera(s). ;-)
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There's a lovely story to tell here about how your documentary shot is loads more interesting than the contrived shot that you've recorded being taken.
What does one say if one is the teacher - you definitely need an open mind?!
I like this photo of the photographer which includes an image of the photo being taken, as well as seeing what's being taken. An interesting and delightful composition, well seen.
As been said, well seen, well framed, well timed.
I get the feeling that the sheet covered person is smiling for the camera(s). ;-)