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=** 10 Changes **= First, I increased the brightness of the converse and wood image. I did this because the original photograph was very dark and it was hard to see the details of the tree stump. Next, I placed the image of the sky over the shoes and wood picture. Using the selection tool, I drew a circle within the clouds photograph and then I deleted the unnecessary background. Also, I erased another portion of the clouds image so the toes of the converse could overlap the sky to create depth. Plus, I slightly decreased the opacity of the sky picture. To help create my concept of a portal, I blurred the rim of the clouds to make it seem like the sky was swirling. I thought this made the final image much more interesting and true to the concept. With the third photo, I traced around the dead-looking flower and deleted the background. Next, I copy and pasted the cropped flower onto the final image. The original photo was dark so I had the increase the brightness and I also decreased the contrast. = = =Compositional Techniques= **Rule of Thirds -** By using the rule of thirds, I was able to create a much more intriguing image because the subjects were not centered in the middle of the screen. I thought that the uneven amount of wood on each side of the portal was interesting and much more unique than a centered circle of clouds. **Leading Lines -** The lines from the grooves and cuts of the stump led the viewer’s eyes to the clouds. The leading lines of the stump were also interrupted by the converse, so the observer spent more time understanding the image and all of the different textures that were apart of it. Also, the lines from the flower pedals led viewer’s eyes to the portal. **Interesting Point of View -** I used an interesting point of view by holding the camera above me to get almost a bird’s eye shot. I thought this was a successful selection because if I had it at any other angle, the portal of clouds would be much less visible. **Focus and Depth of Field -** When I was shooting my photographs, I made sure that my camera was in focus because I wanted to get all of the small details of the texture in the different settings. When I was editing the final image, I blurred the rim of the circle of clouds and I also blurred the stump that surrounded the portal. I wanted this to be out of focus to create the idea that the outer-rim of clouds were spinning, just like a portal would do. Without that area blurred, the sphere of clouds looked awkward and misplaced. I also did a good job of layering the different photos to create depth within the final image.

= Texture = The main textures that I focused on were the tree stump, the swirling clouds, and the flower. All of these subjects had different characteristics. The wood was rough, while the clouds were soft. The flower appeared smooth and frail. I used a variety of objects and I emphasized the portal of clouds by making them bright and having them be the largest subject in the final image.

=Concept= While I was creating this image, I wanted to build a story of two people living in a plain and boring world. I hinted this by having two pairs of the same shoes, so there was no variety. Also, the dead looking flower hinted the poor living conditions. They were going to jump into the bright portal to explore and leave their unexciting lives. Explain how successful you feel you were with the assignment and any changes you would consider for next time. I was successful in this project because I focused on texture and I used compositional techniques to create a unique image. The texture of the stump and clouds create two very different settings, so I thought it was interesting on how I found a way to combine the two images. I had good craftsmanship because I erased some of the clouds very neatly, to make it appear that the toes of the shoes were just over the portal and about to jump in. Also, I really love my concept. It had a unique story that represented the image. If I did this project another time, I would want to verify that all of my camera settings were set correctly so I could get better light in my photographs. I had to adjust the brightness on the converse picture and the flower in photoshop, so I think if I had a better functioning camera, the light would look more natural and I wouldn’t have to adjust it on the computer.

=** Critique **= I was successful in this project because I focused on texture and I used compositional techniques to create a unique image. The texture of the stump and clouds create two very different settings, so I thought it was interesting on how I found a way to combine the two images. I had good craftsmanship because I erased some of the clouds very neatly, to make it appear that the toes of the shoes were just over the portal and about to jump in. Also, I really love my concept. It had a unique story that represented the image. If I did this project another time, I would want to verify that all of my camera settings were set correctly so I could get better light in my photographs. I had to adjust the brightness on the converse picture and the flower in photoshop, so I think if I had a better functioning camera, the light would look more natural and I wouldn’t have to adjust it on the computer.