Warm Up

1. I felt very sad when looking at the photos.

2. I think that that comment means that the photos don't tell who you are, but what you have been through, so that it is a part of you.

3. I do not think I could shoot photos like this if I was in this situation. I would be way too sad to be thinking about taking photos.

4. I would say to him that he is very brave and through all that was happening still found a way to find happiness. Based off of his photos it looks like he found a way to stay positive, and that's really inspiring.

I Taste

I taste the sand from the ground come up to my mouth. It causes me to spit, I taste the nasty dirt stuck in my mouth. I taste the dryness of my mouth, I need water. I taste the last grain of sand as it leaves my mouth. 

 I taste a snowflake as it lands on my tongue, it dissolves instantly and another appears. I taste the ice from the lake and it makes me hungry, I taste the warm food I brought for myself. I taste the last drop of my water and decide to try another snowflake.

I Hear

I hear the leaves drop to the hot desert ground after being alive for too long. I hear the last branch crack and hold on for a little longer, it hopes it won't fall. I hear the wind speed up and push my hat off of my head, it finally comes to a stop and I hear it go to sleep.

 I hear the ice forming at the top of the lake, it's done for the year. I hear the snow from the mountain drop from the sky and land softly on the top of the mountain. I hear a tiny snowflake land on my head, I don't touch it. I hear the cold air speed up and try it's hardest to freeze me.

I Smell

I smell the desert air come across my nose. I smell the heat coming from the burning sun, it doesn't get much hotter than this. I smell the food I brought with me but I know I won't eat until I make this perfect, I smell the hot, uncomfortable air rise to my nose.

I smell the cold air run through my nose and make my lips dry. I smell the snow from the mountain, it freezes at the tip of my mouth and makes me thirsty. I smell the reward I will get once I create this photo, I smell the 14 degrees pass all around me. 

I See

 I see the shadow of the deformed tree on the rocks. I see the tree try its hardest to stay up, but I know it will fall someday. I see the branches of the tree  fall off one at a time, I take the picture as soon as i can too keep the tree alive.

I see the magnificent mountain in the distance, along with the still water that reflects the mountain. I see the journey it would take to climb up that huge landform. I see how small the lake looks compared to the mountain, it isn't even close to the same size.

I Feel

I feel troubled when looking at this photo, like something is not right. I think it is because the way the tree looks, it makes me feel worried like something bad just happened. Looking at this photo I feel like I'm worried about something but can't put my finger on what it is so it drives me crazy.

 I feel the cold air touch my face as I move the camera to the angle I want. It's freezing cold and i feel my warm breath leave my mouth, I breath into my hands to keep them warm. Once I take the photo I can't feel the cold anymore, I only feel the success and excitement because I had just taken an amazing picture.

Great Black and White Photographers PART 3

 I was very interested in this photo when I saw it. One thing that caught my eye was when I looked at the water I could see what looks like a reflection of the mountain. I thought that was really cool because it meant the water was incredibly still, thats something I would really want to see in person.



I liked this photo because it looks like the tree is swaying due to a strong wind, and it makes the picture look very interesting. Also, the black and white really makes the picture look much more interesting and sophisticated.