Exercise: I see/feel/think

During our class on May 23, 2013, we did an exercise from the book Contemplative Photography. We talked about what we appreciate in our lives, then narrowed that down to what we appreciate in our photographs. The activity then tells us to consider three topics in this order:

1. I see (Describe:  examine each object, each detail, the light, etc. Then associate: what are you reminded of by the shapes, juxtapositions, etc.?)

2. I feel (What do you feel as you look at the image?)

3. I think (Interpret and analyze.)

Here is our result:

Kurt:  

1. I see ads for a jewelry store.

2. I feel that people need to keep their businesses going because our economy is tough these days. So guys are buying nice things for their wives or girlfriends.

3. I think that it's good that there are businesses open in tough times.

Jon:

1. I see pencils, books, and art supplies.

2. I feel good because I'm an artist.

3. I think this is a positive picture because it shows people can paint, draw, and read books.

Megan:

1. I see a pillow case with my favorite character on it, and she is wearing my favorite color.

2. I feel good. I feel soft when I lay on my pillow. Pink makes me feel good.

3. I think about safety and being comfortable when I'm sleeping.

Janet:
1. I see a window with a curtain that is in my favorite color. And I see wallpaper and shutters.
2. I feel I have more privacy with the shutters.
3. I think this photo is about being able to have more privacy.

Jessica:

1. I see a blue chair and one lamp.

2. I feel comfortable.

3. I think about quiet moments, relaxing, and peace.

Field Trip to Regent Square

On the morning of April 4, 2013, our group headed out to Regent Square for a photo shoot. Janet, Megan, Jon, Kurt and myself received new cameras for this occasion. We photographed words, shapes and patterns while sticking only to Braddock Avenue. We each finished our cameras in the short hour we had. Below are some similarities we noticed yet still keeping our individuality.