12 Landscapes

Each landscape shot should have a definite point of interest.
[Check out "Landscape Photography Tips" and keep in mind the following:

1. Try placing your point of interest according to the rule of thirds.
2. Don't place your horizon across the middle of the scene. A third of the way from the top or bottom is best, depending on the sky, or the ground.
3. Be aware of foreground, and consider information that supports/enhances the primary interest.
   Consider using framing in your shot if appropriate.
   Where should you focus? Read this.
4. Include the weather.
5. Consider the time of day (golden hour is an amazing time to shoot- early or late in the day when the sun is low).

Landscape Assignment:
Take 25-40 photos of landscapes where you consider the above landscape techniques. Also, please read through "Landscape Photography Tips" 
Try each one of the tips above. Create a contact sheet of your explorations and post one of each techniques on your blog. 

12 Mini Concentration

Explore what you are curious and even confused about. For the concentration project, seek out what interests you and explore it in depth through your lens in three different photographic mediums.

You are to photograph a series of images that communicate a topic. Your series should be intentional, thoughtful, and significant to you. Dig deep into your heart/ soul/ memory/ ancestry/ travels to find something meaningful to you; it should be something that you care about enough to photograph several times in many mediums. Each of your 6 final concentration images should be eye catching, incorporate strong composition techniques and integrate visual devices to clearly communicate your idea. Each image must be able to stand on its own and work together as a series conceptually and thematically.

• Plans/Journal Ideas
• 2++ Different Photo Techniques [other than plain old digital]: different lenses, filters, digital pin hole, film (B/W or colour), medium format, lomo/toy, pin hole, cyanotype/lumen prints, experimental, ...
• 4+ Contact Sheets, (1 each week).
• 12- 5 x 7 Working Photos 3 each shoot.
• 6 Final 8 x 10 Portfolio Photos- professional presentation printed and presented in a book.

Here is the criteria and deadlines for the Concentration Project