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What hits me about this photo is the glisten in his eyes that doesn'd disapear
when the color is removed. I shot it while he was speaking hence the open mouth,
but his eyes where what drew me to the picture.

While I feel the original catches the spunk of Marian Ferrara, I really think
the edited version captures her personality. The "alternative" background
accentuates the image greatly.

The idea of this group of photographs is to really get in touch with the subjects inner identity without the crutch of intricate backgrounds or needless props.

MotioN

This image really captures the inquisative nature of Whiton. As a photography teacher he needs to have that creative eye always searching for a new unique perspective on life. I really appreciate all the help he has given me and consider him a guideing light on my artistic path.

James shows his complete lack of enthusiasm in all academic endeavors through his facial expression. The motion adds a smoky element that reminds the eye of a basement speakeasy with a modern twist added with the pearly headphone.

The canadien expression breaks through the screen on this photo and drives the viewer to almost break out in "O' Canada". I appreciate Brendan's patience with me and his willingness to take the hard photo and relax his face when necessary. He is a class act who drives me to strive for photographic greatness.

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This group of pictures was taken with the idea of blurring the image while still capturing a clear idea of the characters personality. I found that with the flick of the wrist I could distort the image but not the emotion.

Tr`e x Tr`e

The watermelon hue of the edited photo capture the airiness of city life. I think it also captures the lack of responsibilty in America's youth. They are content to sit around looking up at the sky eating watermelon and drinking beverages from red plastic cups, while the real world stands idly by waiting for someone to stand up.

The purple sky is influenced by Prince's Purple Rain with a slight variation. I have always found rain to be depresing something to force me and my fellow man indoors. To me the sunny sky is a symbol of freedom and happiness, which is why I chose a clear sky as opposed to a cloudy one.

I worked to take photographs from different angles to show how with a little examination, beauty is discovered.

CityScapes

Church windows tinted with bright glass.

Blackned out church sign symbolizes the darkness in my heart.

Technicolor doorways symbolize the entryway to my soul.

I like red.

The purpose here was to capture shapes that normally get overlooked in citylife. One may overlook some of the intricate details they see but when examined those same things carry much beauty.