Africa and Mural Project Preview

Africa:

The powerpoint presentation was amazing. I was really fascinated by the photos he took. He captured great moments in natural life that we never get to see on a daily basis. 

This photo is of two monkeys staring at each other while one is caring for a baby. I like this photo because it captured a family moment between mother and father (i think it's a family).  I just think it is really cool and sweet.

1. One rule of photography i think he might have used is balance, because with a monkey on each side, I think it kind of balances out the picture. The picture has a steadiness to it.

a.     What kind of camera did he use?

•     He uses a Pentax 67II with only two fixed lenses.

b.     What is his reason for taking the photos?

•     Showing the world the way animals are in their state of Being. Before they are no longer there.

c.     What is his hope by taking these types of photos?

•     Maybe to help us realize, that animals are apart of life as well. They are beautiful creatures and have an equal right to live. That we should be more grateful and respectful before time runs out and everything (meaning animals) vanishes before our eyes.

d.     Find something he has to say about Africa and post the quote on your blog

•     "To me, every creature, human or nonhuman, has an equal right to live, and this feeling, this belief that every animal and I are equal, affects me every time I frame an animal in my camera."

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Mural Project Preview:

1. What theme could you use here at school to make your own mural that tells a unique Akins story? Be specific. Explain what subjects you will include in your mural.

•     A theme we could use is "Academies".  We would take pictures that represent each academy and make a big mural of it. i chose this because the academies do tell a unique story for us.

2. Why is this theme worth devoting time and effort to capture? Why would other students care about this theme?

•     This theme represents our school and whats great about it. Other students would care about this because its good to represent your school. Its good to take pride in it.

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages to using a phone camera to do this project?

•      Advantages would be that a phone has some styles and formats a camera doesnt . A phone is easier to hold.
•      Disadvantages would be that a phone wouldn't have clear photos like a camera. 

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages to using an SLR camera to do this project?

•     Advantages larger sensors (physical sizes), access to better optics, faster electronics and,shot-buffers, more durable, better in extreme environments - low light, fast action, etc. More control.
•     Disadvantages SLR cameras are relatively complex so there is more chance of them breaking down. They are bulkier.

5. Should we use phones or SLR cameras for this project? Why?