Trip to Pangkor Island !!!

Exercise 8 : Pangkor Island
20th October 2013
Faizah Hassan
0316234

Lecture
We went to Pangkor on 17th of October (Thursday) which is a day before our Photography class. Mr, Vinod thought that maybe it would be a great idea to snap some pictures there for our exercise. So, we went to Pangkor.. Snapping LOTS and LOTS of pictures. At the end of the trip, I had up to 200 shots. To me, its quite a lot. Especially when we're told to only choose 5.

Instruction
Take photos of the elements in Pangkor.

Feedback

• As a series, its difficult to pin point the connection between the pictures.
• Composition is lacking a little exposure
• Editing is slightly different in some shots.

Reflection

I admit that this is not the best shot I've taken. But will try to improve. Having difficulties of taking good picture as my battery kept dying every 3 hours.

Screen Shot 

Trip to Chow Kit Road!!

Exercise 7 : Chow Kit Road
11th October 2013
Faizah Hassan
0316234

Lecture

Went to Chow Kit Road the other day. It was a really fun trip. Parked at KL Sentral and took the Monorail to Chow Kit. When we arrived there, saw Mr. Vinod (Lecturer) waiting at the station. Afterwards, he gave us a brief explanation of the place that we're about to go, and he also gave us some safety tips. Knowing that  we're about to go to a place which is famous with pickpockets, It's crucial for us to know how to not stand out and blend in with other people. Especially when we're holding valuable things ( camera ). Taking street pictures is really hard, cuz we need to pre determine what's gonna happen and we gotta do it fast. So, below is the instruction and i tried my best following it..

Instruction

• The instructions were to capture five images that maintain a level of consistency in topic area. Put to use what you have learnt in regards to exposing (zone system), composition and editing (photoshop). Post all results and update your eportfolio by Sunday.

Reflection

• While I was taking pictures. I find that street photography is really hard.
• My weakness would be to determine my Zone System, which I really need to work on it more. 

Feedback

•  The shot between the car and the drain and the wall, the plant from the wall and the building works as a series
•  Exposure or editing has, ade the whites in the picture look over exposed, you must be careful there. 
• Overall there is improvement in shot selection.

Screen Shot

Trip to Batu Caves !!!

Exercise 6 : Batu Caves
4th October 2013
Faizah Hassan
0316234

Lecture
Here's the catch. On 4th of October, we had a class trip to Batu Caves. So, we decided to carpool since sponsor wasn't provided  :p . We all woke up early in the morning and arrived there at 8 a.m. Then, Mr. Vinod gave us a brief explanation on what this trip is all about. Basically, he wants us to show what we've learned so far in campus and try to apply all the methods here. After taking lots and lotsa photos, he told us to pick 5 of the best pictures that we had while sight-seeing around the temple. All our photos should be consistent. For example : If I were to have a picture of animals more, all my 5 pictures should be based on animals. In my case, i chose statues of the Hindu Gods.

Reflection

Batu Caves is normally known for the 272 steps of stairs (which is very high up). I find difficulties while taking picture from up the temple due to acrophobia (fear of heights). Besides that, I tried taking pictures of animals, but it's really hard because they kept moving and its unpredictable. Nevertheless, I tried taking pictures of birds and this is the outcome.

Special Thanks to this kind man for feeding the birds right infront of me.. First experience being surrounded by pigeons. 

Screenshots

Feedback

• 2/5 shots are pretty good , but the others lacked interest and composition wasn't that interesting