Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Sports Action Shoot


This subject runs straight on towards the camera. This photo was shot by having the subject run straight forward, while the photographer continuously shot. It was not a very difficult shot to get.


This subject runs in a straight line across from the photographer. This photo was shot by having the subject run completely perpendicular to the photographer, while the photographer continuously shot. It was a slightly difficult shot to get, as the settings were hard to get right.

The subject fixes her hair while I continuously shoot. This photo was shot by taking a picture and moving the zoom simultaneously. This was a very easy shot to get, and was one technique that I liked a lot.

This subject runs in a straight line. This photo was shot by having the subject run, then moving the camera at the same speed the subject was moving at, while continuously shooting. It was a difficult shot to get, but I did enjoy it. 

Sunday, March 29, 2015

News Values

Timeliness
This article was published the day before I read it. It is also about a incident that happened very recently ,which makes it timeliness.
Headline:

Germanwings Crash Raises Questions About Shifting Ideas of Pilot Fitness

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/29/world/europe/germanwings-crash-andreas-lubitz-mental-illness.html?ref=world&_r=0

Proximity
This article is proximity because it happened in Austin, and it has to do with Austin. It has to do with the people in Austin and our city, therefore it is proximity.
Headline: Cesar Chavez march ties into current issues
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/AustinAmericanStatesmanNIE/

Prominence
This is prominence because it deals with a very serious matter. It also is located in a place very close to us, so it could be threatening to us as well.
Headline:

Canada: Men Found Guilty of Terrorism

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/21/world/americas/canada-men-found-guilty-of-terrorism.html?ref=americas

Impact
This article has impact because it happened right here in the U.S , which makes the rest of the country  be worried as to what happened, and if it could happen to them. Also, many people might have had similar experiences or family members experience it, that makes it impact them
Headline:

Body recovered from NYC building explosion


Conflict
This article is about arguments between people's opinions and the governor's, trying to clarify a bill. This is conflict because the two are disagreeing with each other about a serious matter.
Headline:

Ind. governor stands by 'religious freedom' bill


Human Interest
This article is about the pilot of a plane crash, and his questionable eyesight. This is human interest because the family of the people in the crash are very emotionally struggling, and they are doing everything they can to pin this pilot, thus creating drama.
Headline: 

Germanwings Pilot Andreas Lubitz Sought Treatment for Vision Problems Before Crash, Authorities Say


Novelty
This article is about pop culture and Hugh Jackman's possibility of not playing wolverine anymore. I think this is novelty because I find it a little unusual, me being not a very big fan of the Wolverine movies, that something like this would make news headlines.
Headline:

Is Hugh Jackman hinting he's hanging up his Wolverine claws?

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Warm Up - Sensory overload

1. I think this statement is unbelievably true.
I agree with this statement, as self-expression is being shown more through our architecture
This makes me want to aspire to find more creative settings and locations to shoot at

2. These photos made me very intrigued, and it did make me want to shoot here.

3. If I was the child of one of the owners, I think I would have a fantastic, wonderful childhood

4. My favorite photo is very colorful and bright. It is filled with things that grow all year round, but are especially beautiful in spring; flowers. It is filled with them, all types. glowing and beautiful. 

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Author Visit Questions

1. She writes Young Adult Romance
2. A book of hers is Pushing the Limits
3. Her favorite basketball team is the University of Kentucky
4. She has written the Pushing the Limits series
5. @katiemcgary
6. She is in town for an Austin Book Festival

Friday, February 20, 2015

The Lone Star Dispatch Issue #4

Front Page
Annual teacher of the year announced
This article was about the newly announced teacher of the year, Ms. Kimberly Shuttlesworth. The article touched on why Ms. Shuttlesworth won, and her experience when they announced she won. The article also got students opinions on Ms. Shuttlesworth, and talked about how Ms. Shuttlesworth got into music.

Who? Kimberly Shuttlesworth
What? Won teacher of the year award
Where? at Bowie High School
When? Currently
Why? For being an outstanding band director
How? She was nominated and chosen
Who was quoted? Bree Zuberier, Kimberly Shuttlesworth, Henry Cardenas, and Angela Traylor
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? I think Bree Zuberier's second quote was the strongest quote
Did the lead sentence make you keep reading? Yes, but I think I'm a little biased because I know Ms. Shuttlesworth, personally, so seeing an article on her intrigued me.
Was the conclusion a statement or a quote? The conclusion was a statement

Student Life
You love em', You hate em', but you date em'
This article was about high school relationships, and people's opinions on them. They also got quotes from two students that are in relationships, and talked to them about the pros and cons of dating. This article also got a teachers opinion on dating, and his opinion on high school relationships.

Who? High school couples
What? Relationship tips and advice
Where? Bowie High School
When? Currently
Why? To help struggling couples
How? By giving relationship tips
Who was quoted? Anna Ambrosino, Ethan Long, and Mr. Alejandro Garcia
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? I think Mr. Alejandro Garcia's quote is the strongest
Did the lead sentence make you keep reading? Yes, it did
Was the conclusion a statement or a quote? the conclusion was a quote

News
Marching band travels abroad for New Year's parade with millions watching.
This article was about the Bowie Band's experience as they traveled to London. This article touched on the history of the parade, and simple information about the parade. This article's main focus was on how students felt about the entire experience.

Who? Bowie Band, along with family members
What? Their trip to London for the London New Years Day Parade
Where? Bowie High School and London
When? The new year
Why? To perform in the LNYDP
How? They were chosen by the London committee, and got to go under the support and direction of Ms. Shuttlesworth and other Band Directors
Who was quoted? Ty Harmon, Lauren Aman, Linda Garza, Jessica Stachew, Grace Larner, and Kylie Dugan
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? I think Linda Garza's quote "It's so satisfying to have people appreciate what you do." is the strongest quote.
Did the lead sentence make you keep reading? Yes, it did
Was the conclusion a statement or a quote? the conclusion was a quote

Sports
Softball girls prep or the upcoming season
This article was about the softball girls, and how they feel about the upcoming season. It also talked about the seniors on softball, and their plans for their future as far as softball goes. It also talks about how the seniors feel about this season being their last

Who? Bowie Girls Softball Team
What? The upcoming season
Where? Bowie High School
When? Currently
Why? To prepare and discuss for the upcoming season
How? With the help of their coaches and leadership, they prepare for the season
Who was quoted? Rose Ruffino, Sarah Williamson, Cassandra Grimaldo
What quote was the strongest? I think the strongest quote was the first quote, Coach Rose Ruffino's.
Did the lead sentence make you keep reading? yes, but I think it could've been stronger
What the conclusion a statement or a quote? it was a quote

Entertainment
Golden Globes takes front stage.
This article is about student's opinions on the Golden Globes. Many students have different opinions of the awards, some like them, and some not so much. This article got both students and teachers opinions on the awards.

Who? Students about the Golden Globes
What? the upcoming awards
Where? Bowie HS and the Golden Globes
When? Currently
Why? To get students opinions on the Golden Globes
How? By talking to students at Bowie
Who was quoted? Allie London, Abby Clayboss, Lucy Benschoter, Babara Frazier,
What quote was the strongest? I think Lucy Benschoter's first quote was the strongest.
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?yes, but it could've been a lot stronger
Was the conclusion a statement or quote? it was a quote

Commentary
Waiting until New Years to put off resolution goals for another year
This article is the writers opinion on new years. This article talks about the common New Years goals, and how people never stick to them. She also gives advice on making resolutions

Who? Gabby Bourgeacq
What? her opinion on new years
Where? Bowie HS
When? Currently
Why? to express her opinion on New Years resolutions
How? By expressing her opinion to Bowie
Who was quoted? no one was quoted
What quote was the strongest? there was no quote to judge the strongest.
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes, it did
Was the conclusion a statement or quote? it was a statement

My favorite photo was of Elijah Hall in the athletic performances section
This is my favorite because its very crisp and not blurry at all for being an action photo
Stop the action is evident in this photo

My least favorite photo is probably the humans of Bowie
The people aren't doing anything in these photos

I think shooting the pictures for teacher of the year would be a fun one to shoot.

I would rate the photography a 7.5. There was some really good quality photos, but some of them were really low quality.