Top 10 composition techniques:
1. Rule of Thirds – Image is divided into 9 equal segments with 2 vertical and horizontal lines where the most important elements are along the lines.

2. Balancing Elements – Placing subject off-center, and place a less important object to fill space.

3. Leading Lines – Have the lines run through the scene so our eyes follow through it.

4. Symmetry and Patterns – Capture symmetry in places least expected, and make it more tense by breaking the symmetry or pattern in some way.

5. View point – Consider photographing from high above, down at ground level, sides, the back, from long away, and so on.

6. Background – Use plain and unobtrusive backgrounds so your subject isn’t distracted.

7. Depth – You can create depth by having the subjects in the foreground, middle, and background.

8. Framing – Use natural frames such as trees and archways to isolate the main subject from the outside world.

9. Cropping – Cropping around the subject eliminates background “noise”, making sure it gets noticed.

10. Experimentation – Take a bunch of different shots and delete the unwanted ones to take advantage and explore possibilities.

I am from a nurse’s uniform, from crystal and perfume bottles.

I am from the all tile house, open, comfortable, with the sight of fresh roses.

I am from the apricot tree, the mint leaves.

I am from midnight snacks and the love for animals, from Sandy and the Sumer’s and Satish Chand.

I am from the talkative and loud.

From the TV isn’t a piggy bank and don’t eat the candles.

I am from it’s all in your head, you have to believe for there to be good.

I’m from Sacramento and the Pacific Islands, mangoes and coconut water.

From the grandma who fights with her purse, the cute little hair buns, and the sister’s who give surprises.

I am from photo albums and pictures on the fridge.

From history to making memories.

Selfieeees.

The title of this song is Make It Stop (September’s Children) by Rise Against.

What I showed in the images is a visual of the lyrics like the same genders symbol, school halls, and a person standing with their shadow. The photoshop skills used were black&white in all 3 images to keep it consistent and the text options.

10 Facts:

1. Of most hate crimes, the most has been reported against homosexuals in the last decade.

2. LGBT youth are highly more suicidal than straight youth.

3. Rates of depression is seen highly in the LGBT youth than any other.

4. Hate crimes against homosexuality has been on a rise.

5. Religion and religious factors bring most the hate.

6. Most targeted individuals/groups are gay males.

7. There is countless numbers of reports on the rape of a lesbian.

8. A majority of LGBT people live in fear.

9. 9/10 teens have reported being bullied due to sexual orientation.

10. There is a report of low educational performance among the LGBT.

The main message I’m trying to get across with this social issue poster is that all these ‘facts’ don’t have to keep existing. People and youth shouldn’t have to be afraid to be who they are and they don’t deserve to live in fear. As the younger generation is getting older however, things are becoming much more accepting than it was before. Nevertheless, there is still hate in many parts of the word that shouldn’t exist anymore.

A little yellow peep I took a picture of in Woodland during Spring/Easter break.

Spring is heree.

A cup of coffee isn’t a bad way to start your day.