Unit Two : The Gear
Building off of last week, for this assignment we are once again taking two photos.
If you have a variable focal length lens (zoom lens), or you have more than one lens with differing focal lengths:
Take two of the same photos.
Use two different focal lengths to make two photos with the same framing. Remember this may mean (probably will mean) moving either forwards or backwards to match up the field of view.
Write a short paragraph about the differences between the two images, what you had to do to make them the same framing, and which you prefer. Preference could be due to final output, or the overall experience to make it happen.
If you only have one focal length available, i.e. a fixed-lens camera or one prime lens:
Take two photos.
Take one photo of a subject of your choosing, then back up significantly and take the same photo. Crop the second photo to match the field of view of the first.
Write a short paragraph about any observations you had while making the photos. Think about how far you had to crop - did it effect the image in any way? How would you have preferred to take the photo? Do you think you would have benefited from having an alternate focal length available to you?
Like last week’s assignment, because this is more of an exercise in understanding gear, it will not be required for mentors to leave feedback on all submissions. If you have any specific questions or requests, you may tag the mentors in your post so that they will have a look and help out where needed.