Pumpkin Hop Cross

This photo uses digital zoom to make the sign and pumpkins in the background the only things in the frame (and to better read the sign).

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Location:  Beardstown Park District
Time:  late afternoon
Technique:  digital zoom


I used focus and leading lines for this photo to bring out the detail of the closest pumpkin.

curling pumpkin
Location:  Beardstown Park District
Time:  early afternoon
Technique:  focus, leading lines


I put a black and white filter on this photo to make the ordinary objects seem much more dramatic.

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Location:  Beardstown Park District
Time:  early afternoon
Technique:  black and white


My sunglasses both created a frame for this photo and changed the coloring of the subject, casting a darker, warm brownish tone on the bicycle and picnic table.

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Location:  Beardstown Park District
Time:  mid-afternoon
Technique:  framing


I used an upward angle to capture the row of pumpkins with the sky above, and the photo also has some leading lines (the row of pumpkins itself and the red tape).

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Location:  Beardstown Park District
Time:  mid-afternoon
Technique:  unique angle


Lighting (the bright sun) and the rule of thirds, along with the subject itself (the ear of corn) evoke a crisp fall day.

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Location:  Beardstown Park District
Time:  mid-afternoon
Techniques:  lighting, rule of thirds


This photo is purposely out of focus, because combined with the unique angle and leading lines, I think it creates a slightly dizzying effect, almost as if it's in motion.

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Location:  Beardstown Park District
Time:  mid-afternoon
Techniques:  focus (lack thereof), unique angle, leading lines





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  1. UnknownNovember 21, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    I love all these photos! The different styles, great compositions! Well done...

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