Thursday, October 23, 2008

9 comments:

Mackenzie E. said...

Your pictures gives a very interesting view of the tree. The use of the low angle makes it seems like it is towering over us and it could fall at any moment. The low angle also makes us respect the tree as we feel so small compared to it!

Shane I. said...

I think this is a very inspirational picture of a tree. One may interpret that the low angle is used to empower the tree, and make it seem glorious. The limbs are the guiding lines that guide the eye towards the red leaves that illuminate the picture. A theme from this picture is that some bad things(such as fall where all the leaves fall of) can also be good things(the beutiful color of the leaves).

gwendolyn said...

The composition in this picture is very interesting because although the tree is beautiful and takes center stage, the leading lines of the branches lead the viewer to the open pockets of light between the branches. This light, with its bright and piercing qualities, gives a feeling of curiosity as to what might be happening in the sky above. The autumn-colored leaves describe the season this picture takes place in, but it is unclear as to what kind of weather or environment this tree is in. The low camera angle allows the viewer to appreciate the beauty set in front of them while also feeling a part of the scene, relaxing beneath the shade of the tree.

Unknown said...

This picture produces a variety of emotions. The low angle of the camera makes the tree seem tall and powerful and gives the viewer a sense of respect for the tree and its towering height. The medium shot gives just enough tree trunk to make it effective as well putting the long tree branches with their leaves and even parts of the sky into perspective too. The natural lighting of the more gloomy than sunny sky lets more attention be given to the branches and the tree and just makes everything more vivid.

Ngoc/Jimmy said...

Through careful analysis, I was able to see that the low camera angle is significant in this picture as it imposes power on the tree. It makes us feel powerless against the tree, but at the same time awe at such a giant beauty. The different colors within the leaves and the clear lighting makes us feel joyous and happy when we see it. When looking at the tree, we see that the tree starts separating into branches after a while. This is a symbol that at every point in our lives we will have to make different decisions from others and split up from others even though we may know them for such a long time. The different colors emphasize the diversity of the picture. This is a powerful picture that brings upon different thoughts to the viewer depending on how they interpret it, but for me it shows a symbol of the power of decision making and diversity in our world.

Kevin L140 said...

This is a picture of tree during the fall. The low angle causes the viewer to be in awe as one looks up the immense height of the tree. The medium shot allows one to see most of the tree, also empowering the tree. The probable theme would be something like the length of fall.

Callan B. said...

The low angle makes the tree appear huge, seeming to make the viewer seem very small in comparison. The tree take up the entire picture seeming to say that it is the only thing that is important. The trunk and branches serve as leading lines to the red and orange leaves, seeming to indicate that fall has arrived. The bright color of the leaves stands out against the sky and tree branches, but there is almost a sadness, like they are the only color left. And soon they will be gone as well.

Rosie Paulson said...

This picture seems to represent growth and change. The low angle both shows the magnificent of this great tree as well as sharing the angle of how the tree grows, looking upward. We are positioned at an angle where we can enjoy the brilliance of nature. The shot is a close up shot considering that there is no outside subject in this photo than the tree. And to say that it is a close up rather than a medium shot would go along with the idea that this tree is in fact huge. The natural light shines through the branches giving contrast between the plain sky and the extravagant tree.

Justin Z said...

The mighty oak tree is shown on a fall day. Mother natures most stubborn but majestic hardwood is shown here in the middle of fall with a bright but overcast sky. A low angle for sure, though the tree is probably 50 feet tall, the great oaks height is emphasized to great proportions. The eye starts in the leaves but the realizes the lines and wrinkles of the bark and follows that up and down the photo. The golden redish leaves at the top tell us it is fall. They look like they are glistening with water. On top of that the natural light from the sky is a polutted white. This all comes together to tell us that its fall, nature's cycle is ending for the year. What strikes me is the solitary lonelyness the tree seems to have. Its the only thing in the picture, with the gloomy sky and dying leaves it makes it seem as though the tree alone at the end. The last one standing.