Friday, January 31, 2014

Exploring the Perspective Angles in Clase de Snapshots



I'd be lying if I said I wasn't expecting to have to deal with photos of myself in my First Year Seminar class "Snapshots." Except there was nothing wrong with hoping that I wouldn't have to, but of course the first assignment involved bringing in eight photos of myself. The second second assignment, yours truly this very blog, where I was required to allow myself to be taken photos of. There is nothing wrong with the photos, these two in particular I liked, therefore I think the photographer did a good job. I just felt really shy and awkward, feelings that I am glad the photographer was able to capture within the photos. 
 
In photo one, she took this photo from a particular angle called the Bird's eye view, which is probably the first time I have seen myself from this angle. Gotta say, I am really glad I decided to get highlights 7 months ago because the whole ombre effect is kicking in nicely. Also, this photo does not show my face; which I'm relieved about because the whole entire time I had no idea what facial expression I should have had on my face. However, if an observer wanted to guess, perhaps they would speculate that I am bored. After all, it is quite a universal position where one may will have an elbow up on the table and their head propped in their hand when they are often bored or tired.

As for this second photo, to the left of this article, taken from a Worm's eye of view. I strongly believe that a worm has never seen me type on computer in general, but it would have an interesting angle. This is another angle I have never seen myself, but I liked this one as well from the variety of photos that had to be taken of me at different angles. In comparison to the first photo, to a viewer, I look more industrious as I am leaning forward with both my hands on the keyboard; typing out something on the screen.

I cannot really say that the perspective of these photos change the way I see myself though. My face is not showing at all so there is no self analysis I can do on my emotions other than body language, which I had already pointed out, displayed signs of discomfort (Face turned away in the first photo, legs crossed over beneath the desk).  

4 comments:

  1. Cool perspectives Shifty! Your writing made me laugh too haha I am sure there aren't worms in the classroom...well at least I hope not!

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    1. Thanks Ryan, haha happy to hear that my assignment wasn't entirely boring! Imagine if there were? It'd be terrible for both them and us, but I agree

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  2. The intro to your description really sets the stage to explain the overall mood and feeling of these 2 photos where you do appear shy/obscured. I appreciated your sharing your thoughts about your highlights and feelings -- your own "voice" and perspective came through! It's interesting here that you explain that your photos are "shy and awkward" (what makes you feel that way?), but your writing provides a sense of confidence and willingness to be vulnerable in writing.

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    1. Thank you Professor McKamey. I feel that my photos are shy and awkward in these photos because I did not know the photographer and I was not sure exactly what to do for the most part with posing. It was a double discomfort zone and neither of the photos, I'm glad showed my face, because I would have probably looked embarrassed or worried.

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