Final Project Outcome

I have done the majority of my prints for my final project. I began by taking pictures of my grandparents along with taking pictures of things that represent them and are involved in their daily lives. It had been hard to just take pictures of them without them trying to smile and pose for the camera. So I tried to make other things fall into place with this projects. From that I took 3 rolls of film over break. I came back to Stonehill to process them and see how they looked. I was pleased with the idea I had thought up, but then went back home to take my last roll of film. I talked to them and told them to just ignore that I was there with a camera. They listened and it came out amazing. I was thrilled with the outcome. So, I came back and went with it and have a sequence of photographs of my grandparents in conversation, how they usually seem to me when we sit down and talk about life and things that are happening. It was really awesome, and these pictures will mean a lot to me and those I share them with in the future. That is why I chose to take this project in that direction rather than the initial idea.

Grandparents

My final project is focusing on my grandparents. Over Thanksgiving break I began taking photos of them. They were thrilled when I told them I had chosen to photograph them for my final project. However, its kinda hard not to take full frontal photos because they always turn around and smile for the camera. It was fun though and should still be as I go along.

Final Project Possibilities

I am having a really tough time trying to think of my final project. I want to do something that interests me but, I can't quite figure it out. I have a couple of ideas though. My first thought was to photograph my grandparents. I really look up to them and they have been there for me throughout the years and mean so much to me. I could do some sort of project dealing with them and I'm also sure it would mean a lot to them if I did this sort of project. My next idea is to take a song I like and take photographs of what I interpret as going on. The song I was particularly thinking of is "The Baseball Song"by Kenny Rogers. These are the lyrics:

Little boy, in a baseball hat,

Stands in a field, with his ball and bat,
says "I am the greatest, player of them all"
puts his bat on his shoulder, and tosses up his ball.

And the ball goes up, and the ball comes down,
he swings his bat all the way around,
and the worlds so still you can hear the sound
as the baseball falls, to the ground.

Now the little boy, doesn't say a word,
picks up his ball, he is undeterred,
Says "I am the greatest, there has ever been,"
and he grits his teeth, and tries it again.

And the ball goes up, and the ball comes down,
he swings his bat all the way around,
and the worlds so still you can hear the sound
as the baseball falls, to the ground.

He makes no excuses, He shows no fear,
He just closes his eyes, and listens to the cheers.

Little boy, he adjusts his hat
picks up his ball, stares at his bat,
says "I am the greatest, the game is on the line,"
and he gives his all, one last time.

And the ball goes up, like the moon so bright,
Swings his bat, with all his might,
and the worlds as still, as still as can be,
and the baseball falls, and that's strike three.

Now its supper time, and his Mama calls,
little boy starts home, with his bat and ball,
says "I am the greatest, that is a fact,
but even I didn't know, I could pitch like that."

Says, "I am the greatest, that is understood,
but even I didn't know, I could pitch that good."

I could also do another song along with it, because I'm not sure if I would need to do four rolls of film to finish this. I have to consider this before I decided what my best options are. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Ilse Bing

Puddle, Paris



Child with Toy, Paris 1931

These are some of the photos by Ilse Bing that caught my eye. I really like going through her works. The Puddle shows the reflection of the buildings along the street line. It's really neat how much can be reflected through a single puddle. The Child with Toy photo reminded me of my cousins. I remember dragging around little toys on ropes, like the dogs, or a boat and my cousins still do the same. It's neat to realize that simple little toys have been around for ages.

Photos that catch my eye

This photo is called Nepal's Fragile Peace, it's by Jonas Bendikenson. I love the lighting and colors of his works, it really jumps out at and makes you think about what is going on, what the background of the story is.






Also, I really enjoy this picture done byDang Ngo in Bangkok, Thailand. The waterfalls are so intense and these men are walking along them with no troubles and so peacefully. This is an awesome picture of motion.



I really enjoy looking through pictures of other cultures. They are really eye opening and show different aspects of the world that we cannot see everyday.

I took this with my digital camera this summer in Eastham, Mass. I spend a lot of time on the beach and my family goes down the cape for a few weeks every summer. This is one of the many sunset pictures I took.

Processing Film

This past weekend, I processed my first rolls of film. It was really cool to be able to learn how to do this and understand how processing works. As for my pictures, some came out really well and others not as great. However, It is good to be able to understand how much changing the aperture and shutter speed effects the outcome of your pictures. My contact sheets are not as great as I wished for them to be. It is hard to make all of the pictures come out perfect, because some of the negatives have more light than others on the same sheet. I am still having a hard time figuring out what to take pictures of. I know they should be of things I am passionate about and it's hard not being able to get away from campus to find things. I am looking forward to going home for Columbus Day weekend and taking photographs there.