Cropping for Better Composition, Part 2.

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This cropped photo illustrates texture rule of composition because the columns provide the textural effect in a way in which a three dimensional effect is given off. The three-dimensional appearance adds to the picture itself by making it more appealing to the viewer.

Cropping for Better Composition

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This cropped photo illustrates the leading lines rule of composition. The road along with the palm trees leads the viewer's eyes to the actual entrance to the bridge and makes the main focus the presence of the bridge which then later leads to the appreciation of the gradual change in the color of the sky.

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As for this photo, this pictures illustrates foreground background because it emphasizes both the actions in the nearest part of the picture as well as the far most actions. 

Compositon- Simplify the Theme

While outside in the quad, our group was assigned to pick a rule of composition. When we finally came to an agreement we decided to take photos of simplyfing the theme. As a group we decided to take a picture of the columns and focus only on one of them, rather than all of them. Taking a picture of columns wasnt the only option we had, we could have also taken a picture of one of the benches out in the quad, or perhaps even the trees. To simplify the theme one should really only have the main focus or sight of interest on one specific object so as to create an emphasis on the object.

Canon Rebel T3i Review

The Canon Rebel T3i is an easy-to-use, compact DSLR, equipped with an 18.0 megapixel CMOS Sensor camera. According to CNET the camera is very good when it comes to videos and picture quality. It does its job and captures the essence adequetly. The only thing that was a bit frustrating and deceiving was the lack of ability to video record and take pictures at the same time, it appears the camera isn't that easy to operate afterall. 

As for this review from Canon, the writer seems to like the camera very much. Apparently its durable, and very efficient. The operating temperature is set at 104 degrees but it actually has been proven to withstand higher temperaures, meaning there is more variability as to the conditions in which the camera can snap photos. Aside form its abilities to facilitate the act of using the camera, the battery life is very great and can take up to 500-600 photos on a weekend with only one battery. It also has nice features and settings, its portable, lightweight, and provides excellent image quality.

According to Digital Camera Review, the camera is great and received a four star rating out of 5 from reviewers. It has good video quality as well as pictures but it seems have a slow AF.

Overall, the camera seems to have many positive notes on behalf of its functions. Many people have a difficult time adjusting the settings to their cameras but this doesnt seem to be such of an issue when it comes to this camera. It's known to be one of the best cameras for beginners but despite being a "beginner" camera, it can produce magnificient far-from-beginner photos. 

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Yosemite and Photography

On October 1st, 1890 Yosemite held its grand opening as a national park. To this day Yosemite is closed due to the government shut down which was put into effect on the exact same day Yosemite National Park held its 123rd anniversary. 

Both Ansel Adams and Pop Laval, a Central Valley photographer, were best known for their images of Yosemite. Yosemite provided these photographers one of the most breathtaking sites that provided a mountain-and-valley scenery for all those interested or intrigued by this view. As more and more people  realized the talent within Pop Laval and his keen eyes fro jaw-dropping images, the number of contractors began escalating and escalating. Laval was hirede over and over by many companies as well as individuals for his work on displaying teh beauties of the world that are often times overlooked. 

AS of right now, Michael Frye makes the most interesting photographs of Yosemite by capturing the natural essence.