My images are a result of time spent at The GrassRoots Community Garden in Eugene. Although it was loaded with crops and abundant produce, I more was captivated by the storybook quality of the garden. Its magical quality was brought alive by the vivid assortment of small structures and architectural elements scattered about the grounds.
Guy Wired
I was able to take a number of nice shots of ripe vegetables and flowers, and of people milling about the garden, but I was really attracted to the enchanted aura that the garden offered. For my three Best Shots, I selected ones that I hoped would capture this special quality.
In class, the consensus was that Guy Wired was the best photo of the selection; it offered a unique perspective and captured a sense of place. It also felt that we were following Guy with his load of tomato cages.
Sunflowers
The other two were less successful. The garden shot of the fairytale-like sign and sunflowers was a likely second; but missed the mark mostly due the center sunflower's lack of clarity. The third image, a red shed framed with dahlias, was colorful, but decidedly uninspired and uninteresting.I’ve learned a lot from this first challenge. Before I begin, I should have a clear mission of what I am trying to convey. It must be distinct and provide an engaging perspective that draws the viewer in. The images should also create a package, a unified message.
Red Shed with Dahlias
On my first shoot, I was very caught up in all the trappings: my camera and settings, my glasses, and all the other accoutrements. I was distracted and lacked the clarity to completely capture the moment.
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