Hand Coloring

A good hand coloring print includes a subject with lots of detail. This type of photograph is also shot in low light, this prevents coloring from being blown out. In my prints I used objects that consisted of color. One was a place setting, and the other was a vase with grapes. I like my hand coloring of the place setting because the simplicity makes the photo look better. It was also easier to color because if the simple lines. I didn't like my other hand coloring photo because the different shape made it difficult to color. I also don't like the color I picked for the background.

Cross Processing

Cross processing is when you develop one type of film in a different chemical than it was intended for. In order to make a good cross processing print you need to make sure the background doesnt have alot of elements. You also need to make sure your light meter is correct. I wanted to use simple objects in my cross processing prints. I used a pumpkin and a tractor. I did achieve what I wanted in my prints. My colors have a little orange tint. I liked the backgrounds of both of my prints as well.

Solarization

In order to create a good solarized print I would start with a subject that will have alot of contrast. Good subject would include any metals with alot of light reflecting off of them. It would be good to keep the photograph as simple as possible because some things solarized might distract the viewer from the subject.

I really like my solarized pictures. One was of a locker with a hand going to unlock it. The nailpolish on the subects hand made for a good contrast, as well as the metals in the lock. My other print was of a car. I also like it because of how the contrast changes as light hits different parts of the car.

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Layering

These photos are all have examples of layers in photography. This assignment makes me a better photographer because it makes me think of how I can add an extra layer to make a picture better. I like my layers photograph of the football game. It was alot easer to incorporate many different layers with people constantly moving.

This photo not only has layers but it utilizes framing as well. The bride and groom's glasses frame the toasters body. There are three layers in this photo. The bride and groom, their glasses, and the man giving the toast. The far background could also be considered a layer.

 This photo has many layers. There is the women, the subect, who has been doged. Then there are men watching from the left as well as the furniture adding more layers.

This photo has 4 to 5 layers. The first is the man and woman sleeping on the bench. The man behind them adds another layer, as well as the men along the wall. The women on the far bench also add another layer.

 In this photo the man is accompanied by three other layers. There is the table before the man, the man, and the obect behind him. The back wall adds anther layer as well.

Polaroid Transfers

Polaroid Transfers look best with simple subjects and backgrounds. All of the examples I found had one focus. My polaroid transfers also had very simple subjects. One was of a little metal trinket, the other was of flowers. My colors transferred well becuase my slides were not too dark.

This polaroid transfer has one subject, the church. I think this transfer is very good. The photographer utilized rules of thirds. They also kept the background very simple.

This polaroid transfer is also appealing. It is very simple, yet it still has substance. I particularly like the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. This is also a good transfer because there is very little lift off.

This polaroid transfer captures a cab in a city. The photo is simple and also utilizes motion blur.

I really like this polaroid transfer because it is simple yet appealing. I like how the lines of the house or shed fall behind the bike. I also like how the colors transferred.