Wednesday, March 28, 2012

CUA Campus in Spring time

Mary's Garden near the Shring

A Tulip Magnolia blossom

Mary's Garden beside Caldwell

A carpet of petals



Interesting


Monday, March 19, 2012

Fun with Light and Shadow



0"3 f. 7.1 The Shrine from the Caldwell portico
 

1/10 f.5.6  Caldwell Chapel the Crucifix and Stained Glass

1/5 f.5.6  Caldwell Chapel


1/4 f.7.1  The staircase in Caldwell from above



0"4 f.7.1 White on white w/ white light
 




1/5 f.7.1 An enchanting blossom lined walkway
 

1" f.7.1 A cloud of cherry blossoms


0"8 f.7.1 Halo lighting and cherry blossoms



1" f.7.1 Stark concrete, soft blossoms
  

0"6 f.5.0 The stairs of Hannon Hall from outside
 
The dome of St. Peter's in Rome cast a shadow on the Pallazo below

A sculpture on the exterior of St. Peter's is framed in a window from inside

Policia on duty

A fabulous chapel in Rome

The cross in the Colloseum

The Colloseum bathed in morning sunlight

The Colloseum in sunlight from a higher elevation


St. Peter's a stunning small chapel atop the hill overlooking the Travestere neighborhood


Monday, February 27, 2012

Flat Stanley and Me


Flat Stanley and Cali waiting for Yoga to start

Flat Stanley in Downward Dog





A closer view with corrected form

Flat Stanley in Chevasana

Flat Stanley celebrates Mardi Gras


Flat Stanley had to much fun!!!!

Flat Stanley and the office.


Flat Stanley ridin' "shotgun" with Mrs. OD
RAD Class with Flat Stanley

Flat Stanley KO'd!

Flat Stanley upstairs with the quacks

Mardi Gras Traditions

Beads, King Cake and Mint Juleps

Monday, February 20, 2012

Ten Rules of Composition

Rule of Thirds
 



Balance and symmetry create interest.
An attempt to avoid mergers and allowing for logical movement.
   
Balance Cottages

Leading lines and patterns

Patterns, balance and Diagonal spaces


Cropping and Framing

Infinity, framing and reflections

Depth of field and placement create the BBB for visual impact
Diagonal spaces and patterns create impact


Diagonal corners reflections


Textures and leading lines

Framing and room for logical movement to create interest

Patterns and framing


Cropping and framing

KISS a goose

KISS a BBB rooster


S curves and Rule of Thirds




Patterns and leading lines

Patterns and texture create impact


No Rules but a rooster with character and color


Leading lines


Reflection in a cow's eye, No Rules

Framing and texture



Rule of Thirds, Framing and Texture, Most Favorably Placed
 
Symmetry and patterns

Rules of thirds


Framing

Reflection in a cow's eye cropped