The following pictures were taken by myself and edited on Adobe Photoshop. The equipment I used include a Nikon D80 with an 18-70 mm lens. The photos take place in various locations around the Eastern Caribbean. The quality of the photos are not so great when putting them up on the blog but i'm pretty happy with how they came out...
Photo One...
This photo was taken somewhere in the outskirts of Barbados and the scenery was absolutely amazing. I think The deep blue ocean against the rough texture of the rocks is what makes this photo work. I first started with cropping the top of the photo. I then decided to make the image black and white to change the mood of the overall photo.I think that by transforming any picture into black and white can really dramatize any photo. In addition, I used the burn and dodging tool to add some definition to the rocks and clouds.
Photo Two...
The following photo was also taken in the same location as the above. I really liked how the photo initially turned out so I didn't want to change much.I first started with straightening out the water. I then edited the brightness and contrast of the picture to make the colors more prominent. After that, I then used the gaussian blur tool in the background to create a sense of depth of field and to make the subject stand out. Finally I did some slight touch-ups and made her glasses darker. Overall I am very happy with the final results and the photo really bring's me back to Barbados with the cool water and bright sun.
Photo Three....
This picture was taken in Antigua and shot from a moving van. I liked how the surroundings was bare and deserted. First cropping the top the photo created a sense of harmony even though there is a little shack on the right hand corner.I converted the picture to black and white and then used the dodge and burn tool to add some depth to the sand and clouds.
Photo Four...
The picture above was taken in St. Thomas. St. Thomas is a beautiful island with surreal beaches and friendly locals. I took this picture from a local bar along the beach while enjoying an ice cold beer. Aside from adjusting the brightness/contrast and levels of the photo, I used a technique to make the edges of the photo darker and fade into the middle. I decided to use this technique on the photo to add a sense of depth of field and draw the eye towards the subject of the photo, a bottle of beer. I like how the photo has a "Caribbean feel" to it coming from the the bright colors of the lounge chairs and sand.
Overall from working on this assignment, I think that what makes a photo great is its ability to make the viewer experience the same emotions and thoughts that the photographer went through when taking a photo! I certainly enjoyed my time on the trip and I hope others can enjoy these photos...
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