Dozen Photo Challenge

Alexa Kitay
Jun 20
1 min read

Updated: 5 days ago

My goal was to capture a monochromatic photo. The dark colors of the trees stands out in front of the beautiful blue sky. It almost looks like an ocean with the deep blue, which attracts the viewer's attention and curiosity. I struggle expanding my creativity, not only in deciding what to photograph, but also in experimenting with different and unique perspectives. In the future, I would travel to new locations, and at various times of day to see the effect natural factors, such as weather and light.

Peer critique:

https://mnbrook.wixsite.com/megan-brook/post/dozen-photo-challenge I love the way this photo turned out. It immediately caught my eye. Both the subject and the background leave a lot up to interpretation. The backlight enhances the orange background, bringing a feeling of warmth. The glass ball appears almost as though it is full of liquid, similar to lava. The close-up bull's-eye perspective makes something so ordinary appear so unique.

2 Comments

Mia Goldstein

5 days ago

Photo Critique: I'm really drawn to the contrast in this image. The deep silhouette of the trees against the rich blue of the sky immediately grabs my attention. The main interest seems to be the clouds stretching horizontally, framed naturally by the tree branches. The composition is strong, using the negative space of the sky to balance the dense, organic outlines of the leaves. This image makes me feel really at peace. If I were to adjust anything, I might play with cropping slightly to bring the focus more to the center of the cloud or enhance the contrast just a bit more to sharpen the silhouette edges. But overall, the image feels serene and visually satisfying.

Melody Dong

5 days ago

Photo Critique

Why does this photo stand out?

I’m drawn to this image because of how the dark trees pop against the bright blue sky. The contrast is strong and eye-catching. It feels peaceful and calm, like a quiet moment before night.

What is the most interesting part?

The deep blue sky is the main focus. The way the trees frame the sky makes the photo feel balanced and well-composed. The shapes of the trees create a nice border that keeps the viewer’s eyes in the center.

Is the photo focused well?

Yes, the focus is clear. The trees are sharp and defined, which works well since they’re in silhouette. There’s no need for background detail because the contrast does…

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