U.S. 97 South of Klamath Falls, Oregon
I really like this picture because it is beautiful, yet also funny. The image on the billboard somewhat mocks the beauty of the space the billboard is placed. The clouds are really beautiful as well as the pretty color of the sky. The sky in this photograph almost perfectly matches the color in the billboard. The field and the fence seem really beautiful as well, although normally most people wouldnt think of a fence along side a freeway to be beautiful. The way it is photograph brings a new quality to it. It shows the beauty in every day scenes, that they dont have to be as beautiful as the scenes from the billboard. It is just an ordinary space, yet this photograph makes it look like something more. Although I usually prefer black and white photography, I really love Stephen Shore's use of color in his photographs. In this case I think it really brings the photograph to life and brings a feeling to the photograph that could not be captured with black and white photography. If this picture had been taken in black and white, the viewer wouldnt be able to see how the color of the sky in the billboard matches the sky of this space. Color really can make or break a photograph, and in this case, I dont think I would like it as well if it wasnt in color.
This photograph was taken for the space assignment as well. The category of photograph is that it is to present an ethical or moral issue that is important to the artist. I thought this presented the issue of the decay or rural America. A lot of the farmers in the area were forced to sell their land to the development companies. This photograph was taken of a farm in the town I live in. The farm looks somewhat run-down, as if it is not used for farming anymore, but rather for storage. I make this assumption by looking at the boat that is being stored next to the barn, and the top of the silo on the far right missing. The part of the photograph that brings the moral issue of this space together is the development of houses in the distance. Its as if these houses are slowly creeping toward this farm, ready to soon take over it. Being that I grew up in this small town, I would prefer to see it continue to keep its small-town feel and heritage. But the businesses and developments seem to continue to pop up every day. I think the content of this photograph is great, but the contrast and print also turned out well. The bright white of the barn, silo, and sky contrast well with the grass, windows, and trees in the distance. Overall I just really like this picture and think it is a beautiful photograph.
This is one of my favorite photographs I have taken this semester for my Photography I Class. This photograph went along with my series of "people" photographs, as the assignment required. It is a picture of two of my friends playing Guitar Hero. My favorite part about this photograph is the way the lights look like stage lighting. It gives this illusion that the boys really believe they are playing the guitar in a concert, not just in their living room. The lights are also reflected in the window on the left, so it appears that they are coming from both sides. I also really liked how the boys are standing. One is leaning back and the other has a stance that most real guitar players take. I was also really happy with the way the tv screen turned out. I was afraid it would have lines going across, or it would be too light to see. It took a lot of burning to be able to see the screen as well as the lights on the sides, but the final outcome of the photograph is very nice in my opinion.
