Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Fall Color

If you haven't noticed the riot of fall colors this year, you're not paying attention to the world around you. Your assignment is to get outside and search for some of the wonderful yellow, orange and reds that dot the landscape. Don't just think about landscapes, get close to your subject. Think about the fall harvest as well.

Take a lot of photos. Taking more images improves your odds of getting that one great shot. Post your best 3 and describe where you photographed them.

This weekend I traveled up to Plattsburgh to visit my Son at college. We went apple picking at Rulfs Orchard and climbed Poke-O -Moonshine Mt. Here are some of my "Fall Colors".

Pumpkins at Rulf's

Maple Leaves


Vibrant Color


Beaver Pond

Collage Photogram


Gabby C. 2013


This third photogram is really an example of "Copier Arts". 

Process:

Construct a Collage out of images that reflect you. Use magazine images or photos you've printed off the web. Paste it up on the 5x8" oak tag that is provided.
  1. Scan the image and print it.
  2. Cut it out to its edge. This will become your "paper" negative.
  3. Use test strips to determine the correct exposure and make a print. The resulting image should be a negative one. (Whites are black, blacks are white)
  4. Use your new image as the next "paper" negative. Your next image should be a positive.
  5. Dry mount the two images next to each other. If you wish you may also mount the original color print.