PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD SHEET

Expressionnisme Universelle
Megan Laursen
Total Number of Photographs: 11
Picture

Goal

Capture wildlife in an
industrially framed environment.

Field Notes

Capture an unusual plant object,

utilizing rule of thirds.

Capture wildlife within natural

habitat.

Capture unique texture within

plant life.

Photograph is balanced; evenly

spaced
Boldest colour within bird; acts as
an effective focal point
Effective use of leading lines;
industrialized shape and texture is
prominent
Photograph is asymmetrically
balanced with an even spacing
Clear subject matter/focal point
Colour is unusual and unique;
monochromatic image with
yellow and brown hues adds a
natural, serene effect.
Natural side lighting creates
interesting highlights
Sunny day; lighting creates unique
highlights and accentuates colour
The subject matter is clear; its
colour and texture is prominent as
fine details are captured
Asymmetrically balanced, as plant
life nearly frames the subject
matter
Spacing from top to bottom is
spread out evenly
Sunny day; provides contrast
amongst bright, blue sky and plant
life with yellow and brown hues
and accentuates colour
Depth of field effectively depicts

Capture an action or movement

within wildlife.

Capture the growth associated

with spring.

Capture a seasonal occurrence.

the texture of the plant life and

creates a clear focal point in the
photos centre.
Photograph is visually balanced
from left to right
Green pine trees in the photos
background provide a unique
gradient and analogous colour
scheme from bottom to top.
Utilization of depth of field
accentuates subject matter
Texture and colour of subject is
prominent due to the highlights
and shadow that the brightly lit
area provides (Bright, sunny day)
Background of photograph creates
an analogous colour scheme
which provides contrast towards
the subjects organic colouring
Subject is centered; photograph is
balanced
Plant life within background acts
as natural leading lines
Bright, sunny day provides the
opportunity for highlights and
shadow to be prominent
Growth of subject matter creates
an asymmetrically balanced
composition
Subject matter provides contrast
towards itself as organic browns
are met with bright hues of green
Rule of thirds; growth, twigs,
and industrialized structure within
background create harmony
Leading lines within foreground
create balance
Subject matter is centered,
creating balance within the

Capture fine detail within plant

life.

Place a natural object in an

unusual foreground; would
usually go unnoticed

photograph
Texture and colour of the leaf is
prominent; subject matter is clear.
Bright, sunny day allows for
interesting highlights and
shadows.
Background holds a
complimentary contrast with
foreground, allowing colour to be
brightened
Subject matter is surrounded by
even spacing from left to right.
Shallow depth of field allows for
fine details within the pine needles
and the texture within the branch
to be exposed.
Highlights are prominent where
natural side lighting is provided,
and shadow is accentuated within
the background, providing
contrast.
Photograph is evenly spaced and
balanced from left to right;
however the protruding branch in
the foreground is distracting.
Shallow depth of field creates
interest within the foreground
despite dull, grey colouring.
Subject matter frames the
background in an asymmetrical
sense, creating balance and
harmony
Rule of thirds is effectively
utilized throughout the
background and foreground
Colour composition within
background provides contrast
towards the foreground
Lighting directly above subject

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Capture texture from an unusual

viewpoint.

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Capture an interaction between

life forms.

creates an interesting use of

highlights and lowlights
Capturing the photograph from
above creates a unique interest as
it is unusual or unconventional.
Colouring is organic and made
prominent through lighting
directly above (bright, sunny day)
Texture of photograph highlights
the beauty of subject matter; focal
point is unalike to everyday
outlooks
Leading lines are utilized to frame
subject matter and to create
balance.
Subject matter is clear, while
motion blur creates a sense of
movement and emotion within the
photograph
Colour and texture of subject
matter is prominent, yet in
harmony with the background.
Asymmetrical balance provides a
sense of power towards the
angry goose
Brightly lit, sunny setting allows
for prominent highlights and
shadow; majority of each is placed
onto the angry goose, allowing
the other to portray powerlessness.
Analogous colour scheme within
background provides contrast with
foreground.
Foliage surrounding the angry
gooses neck provides contrast
and frames the central emotion.