Touching People

I think this project is very cool and fun, if not a bit odd. To ask strangers to "touch" in some way is a challenge with in itself, and then capturing an equally intriguing photo to match the idea can be just as much of a shock or awe.

If someone would had asked me to participate, I would probably accept. It would be a fun little experience and I may even make a new friend out of it. Of course I wouldn't make it any more uncomfortable than it needs to be, but I would attempt to make it as cool as it could be.




A similar topic to me would be to get two people to do a pose together. We pose all the time with our friends or family, mostly in a silly or a "cool" way, but it believe it has the same basic idea. We wouldn't usually ever to think to pose with a complete stranger, we would only do so with a friend or acquaintance. This sort of interpersonal interaction can be very similar to "touching."

The photography itself was relatively simple and not particularly outstanding in any sort. The lighting was even and the details were clear. The background wasn't too cluttered or distracting, and sometimes set the stage for a photo. The photos didn't align with any sort of Rule of Thirds, and just kept it simple center.

Sports Photography

Dustin Snipes Photography Portfolio
What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it?
The judges seemed to like that he was up close and with in the action. In a lot of the photos they were a good moment and everyone would be doing something. For the most part the main subject's face could be seen, and it was a strong expressive face. He used good creativity in modifying his pictures but not too much to a bad degree.




What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses?
I really like the distances the photographer has from the action. Its very clear and very exciting being so close to the action. I saw some weakness in the photos when people were being blocked by other people or objects, and sometimes the lighting was a little low.


Recap: How they judged.
Despite the contest and the judges having a mainly Sports Photography background, they were looking for a tight, strong portfolio. Some of the portfolios had too many weak or off-putting photos and weren't edited well enough. In the Photo Stories, the theme and the focus could have been executed a little better. The judges agreed that a portfolio needs diversity, and should be able to hit different "notes" instead of the same ones.


I agree with the judges in Part 5, with the photo with the girl and the goose. Its a fun moment, and while the picture doesn't exactly tell what is happening if I look at it without the caption's help, its still entertaining.


I don't agree with the very first photo in Part 1. I think its a much better picture than they made it out to be. Maybe my inexperience tells me this is a more difficult picture to take than it actually is, but I think that even with a remote camera its a tough frame and position to maintain.

Japan Earthquake

This photo uses framing of the broken glass to capture the workers clean the area. Showing the real devastation of the disaster, it captures the destruction and the work required to fix it.

This photo uses lines to illustrate the nature of the earthquake. The railroad tracks are detached from the rest of the base, but it is still connected.

The soldiers walking is a form of lines, and the depth of the picture is long, since there is focus on the light and the soldiers walking in a line behind it.

All of these photos give me a sense of what is happening in Japan, and the sort of devastation that has been throughout the country. The amount of trash, building ruin, and people on the streets really captures a distressing thought and view of the country.

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