Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Student Of The Month Story
This month of April, 2015, has been a great one for Bowie High School in Austin, Texas thanks to the thrilling Student of the Month Award; congratulations to freshman Violet Glenwinkle!
This award is an honor because it provides reasoning for students to try their best in school and reach to accomplish something. In Violet's case, her ambition was rewarded.
"I was ecstatic and relieved because all the hard work finally paid off," Violet said.
Violet Glenwinkle utilizes her success inside and outside of school in the most positive ways possible.
"I can encourage others to pursue my accomplishments which could be a positive influence" Violet exclaims.
It's not easy to become the Student of the Month at Bowie High School, lots of hard work and extra curriculum activities are a necessity to receiving this award.
Violet "kept up her grades and joined multiple activities" to be noticed and considered for the award.
An ideal Student of the Month at Bowie High School portrays not only academic achievement and outstanding athletic abilities, but lota in extra curriculum.
Violet Glenwinkle plays softball and basketball and agrees that "it shows her athletic diversity."
However, this was not the first time Violet has been awarded with something like this.
"This is the second time in a row I've gotten this achievement" Violet claims.
This award does not just come as easily it may seem, even for someone as involved, kind and smart like Violet Glenwinkle.
"I've been wanting it all year" says Violet, which explains why she put so much hard work into it.
Violet Glenwinkle isn't just academically talented and athletic, this award goes to people who demonstrate kindness and contributions to the school environment as well.
"I've tried to be kind and helpful" exclaims Violet, which clearly paid off.
This award isn't the result of one sole person's hard work, though.
Violet Glenwinkle's "family, friends, and teachers" all take great part in her achievement by showing constant support and love.
This award is an honor because it provides reasoning for students to try their best in school and reach to accomplish something. In Violet's case, her ambition was rewarded.
"I was ecstatic and relieved because all the hard work finally paid off," Violet said.
Violet Glenwinkle utilizes her success inside and outside of school in the most positive ways possible.
"I can encourage others to pursue my accomplishments which could be a positive influence" Violet exclaims.
It's not easy to become the Student of the Month at Bowie High School, lots of hard work and extra curriculum activities are a necessity to receiving this award.
Violet "kept up her grades and joined multiple activities" to be noticed and considered for the award.
An ideal Student of the Month at Bowie High School portrays not only academic achievement and outstanding athletic abilities, but lota in extra curriculum.
Violet Glenwinkle plays softball and basketball and agrees that "it shows her athletic diversity."
However, this was not the first time Violet has been awarded with something like this.
"This is the second time in a row I've gotten this achievement" Violet claims.
This award does not just come as easily it may seem, even for someone as involved, kind and smart like Violet Glenwinkle.
"I've been wanting it all year" says Violet, which explains why she put so much hard work into it.
Violet Glenwinkle isn't just academically talented and athletic, this award goes to people who demonstrate kindness and contributions to the school environment as well.
"I've tried to be kind and helpful" exclaims Violet, which clearly paid off.
This award isn't the result of one sole person's hard work, though.
Violet Glenwinkle's "family, friends, and teachers" all take great part in her achievement by showing constant support and love.
HDR photography
1. You can vary the shutter speed, aperture, luminosity, and depth of field
2. A camera, tripod, and HDR blending software
3. To show a picture over time
4. We can see different times of the day, lighting, people, and all sorts of things that change over time
2. A camera, tripod, and HDR blending software
3. To show a picture over time
4. We can see different times of the day, lighting, people, and all sorts of things that change over time
Monday, May 11, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
The Big Day
In this video there was a bride in her dressing room getting ready for her wedding. The video switches to a man driving fast in his car and getting frustrated because he isn't going to make it to the wedding on time. The bride keeps looking out the window waiting for him to show up and he keeps getting more frustrated. The man walks in to the church in the middle of the wedding and the two lovers meet eyes.
Who- Macy Atkinson (bride) and Kevin Johns (Ex lover)
What- waiting for her true love to show up at her wedding
When- Right before the wedding ceremony
Where- At a church in a small town
Why- She knows she is about to marry the wrong guy
How- Macy never stopped loving her old fiancé Kevin
Kevin Johns is speeding down a long winding country road in the rain. Macy Atkinson is in her dressing room with her father and bridesmaids as she is getting ready for her wedding. Macy has a look of terror on her face because she knows she is about to marry the wrong man. Kevin is still speeding down roads and getting frustrated because he is looking at his watch and realizes he won't make it to the wedding on time. Macy looks out the window in her dressing room hoping to see Kevin pull up in his car any minute to stop the wedding. Kevin makes it to the church and walks in to see that he just interrupted in the middle of the ceremony. Macy turns to look at Kevin and then looks down because she is embarrassed that everyone knows she would rather marry him. Macy then looks back up at Kevin and knows that he did the right thing by coming and stopping the wedding.
Who- Macy Atkinson (bride) and Kevin Johns (Ex lover)
What- waiting for her true love to show up at her wedding
When- Right before the wedding ceremony
Where- At a church in a small town
Why- She knows she is about to marry the wrong guy
How- Macy never stopped loving her old fiancé Kevin
Kevin Johns is speeding down a long winding country road in the rain. Macy Atkinson is in her dressing room with her father and bridesmaids as she is getting ready for her wedding. Macy has a look of terror on her face because she knows she is about to marry the wrong man. Kevin is still speeding down roads and getting frustrated because he is looking at his watch and realizes he won't make it to the wedding on time. Macy looks out the window in her dressing room hoping to see Kevin pull up in his car any minute to stop the wedding. Kevin makes it to the church and walks in to see that he just interrupted in the middle of the ceremony. Macy turns to look at Kevin and then looks down because she is embarrassed that everyone knows she would rather marry him. Macy then looks back up at Kevin and knows that he did the right thing by coming and stopping the wedding.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Final Exam Preview Assignment
1. In these two websites I learned a lot about how to use iMovie. In both the video and the article I learned exactly how to create a movie step by step. I find these websites very useful because before this I had absolutely no idea how to use iMovie.
The first step is to import video files from your computer into iMovie. Then from there its kind of all up to your creativity! You can put the videos in whatever order you want and you can crop them, add sound effects/music, and even add your own voice to the background.
2. One thing I already knew about iMovie was that you could pick a theme at the beginning and it would carry out through the whole movie.
3. Something new that I learned today is that you can split a clip in your movie and have it play at two different times.
4. One thing I am concerned about for this final project is trying to pick a story to tell. I am concerned that I won't pick a good topic and then I won't have enough pictures/time needed for this project.
5. I am confident that once I pick a topic I can get enough pictures early so I will have time to use them for my project.
The first step is to import video files from your computer into iMovie. Then from there its kind of all up to your creativity! You can put the videos in whatever order you want and you can crop them, add sound effects/music, and even add your own voice to the background.
2. One thing I already knew about iMovie was that you could pick a theme at the beginning and it would carry out through the whole movie.
3. Something new that I learned today is that you can split a clip in your movie and have it play at two different times.
4. One thing I am concerned about for this final project is trying to pick a story to tell. I am concerned that I won't pick a good topic and then I won't have enough pictures/time needed for this project.
5. I am confident that once I pick a topic I can get enough pictures early so I will have time to use them for my project.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Portfolio Analysis- how judges pick winning portfolios and sport photos
Part one-
1.
a. Josh Birnbaum
b. Wheelchair Basketball
c. They thought some of his photos were just boring, they thought a lot of his pictures were too cliche and they also didn't like how he did 2 stories about wheelchairs.
d. They liked the humor in some of his pictures. They also liked how he used black and white for all of the second story.
e. I really don't care for this photographer that much because I agree with the judges. I think his photos were really boring and super cliche.
a. Jordan Murph
b. Sports
c. They really didn't like either of the photo stories that the photographer put in the portfolio, his pictures didn't have anything to do with the story, and some of his pictures were too staged.
d. They really liked the composition of his first couple of photos, His real sports pictures captured really good moments.
e. I didn't like this photographer very much because all of his photo story pictures were just really bad and boring. They weren't exciting or pretty to look at.
a. Carlos Delgado
b. People
c. They did not like either of the photo stories, they thought the colors were really bad the whole time, and the captions did not help explain the photo.
d. They liked some of the angles that the photographer used and the humor in the soccer picture.
e. I really don't like this photographer at all because all of the stories and pictures were just really boring. I honestly didn't like any of his pictures.
2.
a. the judges liked how close he got to the subjects and they also liked how well he captured the moments and facial expressions on people's faces.
b. I think the photographer had a lot of strengths like knowing when to center pictures and when to use the rule of thirds. I also think he did a really good job on framing photos. I don't see any weaknesses
3.
a. The judges just kind of eliminated the photographers as they went because they all agreed that some of them were just really bad. When they got to the last portfolio they all really liked and didn't think there was any bad photos so it was a unanimous vote.
Part two
1. I agree with the judges on a photo in the no ball section where the little girl is punching on some punching bags. The judges don't think it is a good photo and I don't either because it is blurry and the color just isn't as good as it could be. It is also just a boring photo in general.
2. I disagree with the judges on one of the student image photos. It is the one at a baseball game where the dad is tossing his daughter into the air and I think it is an amazing photo because the dad and daughter are a silhouette against the very colorful night sky. The judges just didn't think it was a good photo at all.
1.
a. Josh Birnbaum
b. Wheelchair Basketball
c. They thought some of his photos were just boring, they thought a lot of his pictures were too cliche and they also didn't like how he did 2 stories about wheelchairs.
d. They liked the humor in some of his pictures. They also liked how he used black and white for all of the second story.
e. I really don't care for this photographer that much because I agree with the judges. I think his photos were really boring and super cliche.
a. Jordan Murph
b. Sports
c. They really didn't like either of the photo stories that the photographer put in the portfolio, his pictures didn't have anything to do with the story, and some of his pictures were too staged.
d. They really liked the composition of his first couple of photos, His real sports pictures captured really good moments.
e. I didn't like this photographer very much because all of his photo story pictures were just really bad and boring. They weren't exciting or pretty to look at.
a. Carlos Delgado
b. People
c. They did not like either of the photo stories, they thought the colors were really bad the whole time, and the captions did not help explain the photo.
d. They liked some of the angles that the photographer used and the humor in the soccer picture.
e. I really don't like this photographer at all because all of the stories and pictures were just really boring. I honestly didn't like any of his pictures.
2.
a. the judges liked how close he got to the subjects and they also liked how well he captured the moments and facial expressions on people's faces.
b. I think the photographer had a lot of strengths like knowing when to center pictures and when to use the rule of thirds. I also think he did a really good job on framing photos. I don't see any weaknesses
3.
a. The judges just kind of eliminated the photographers as they went because they all agreed that some of them were just really bad. When they got to the last portfolio they all really liked and didn't think there was any bad photos so it was a unanimous vote.
Part two
1. I agree with the judges on a photo in the no ball section where the little girl is punching on some punching bags. The judges don't think it is a good photo and I don't either because it is blurry and the color just isn't as good as it could be. It is also just a boring photo in general.
2. I disagree with the judges on one of the student image photos. It is the one at a baseball game where the dad is tossing his daughter into the air and I think it is an amazing photo because the dad and daughter are a silhouette against the very colorful night sky. The judges just didn't think it was a good photo at all.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Nut Graf
The nut graf is the nutshell of the story in one paragraph. It is the main part that explains the whole point of the story.
Student of the Month Story
Who- Violet Glenwinkle
Where- Bowie High School
What- was awarded student of the month
When- The month of April
Why- a student of the month is picked on the first of every month
How- she worked very hard and was dedicated
Where- Bowie High School
What- was awarded student of the month
When- The month of April
Why- a student of the month is picked on the first of every month
How- she worked very hard and was dedicated
Monday, April 13, 2015
Student of the Month
- What grade are you in? Freshman
- Do you think you deserve to be student of the month? Yes
- Do you have straight A's? Yes
- How many extracurricular activities are you in? one
- What sports do you play? None
- How many hours of homework do you do each night? Three
- Are you in any Pre-AP or AP classes? Yes
- If so, how many? all Pre-Ap classes except biology
- What did you do to earn student of the month? Worked really hard and focused on school
- What electives are you in? Newspaper, Commercial Photography, Art History, and American Contemporary Novel
- Do you take a LOTE? Which one? Yes, Spanish
- Are you in any clubs/organizations at school? Newspaper
- What is your favorite thing about school? Learning new things
- What is your favorite class? Newspaper
- What is your least favorite class? Biology
- Do you get anything special for being student of the month? A medal
- Why do you think you got student of the month? Because of how dedicated she is
- What class do you do the best in? English
- The worst? Algebra
- How long do you study for all of your tests? An hour
Learning how to interview
Three different sources I could ask
- Principal Kane
- Assistant Principal Mr. Trevino
- Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Architecture Shoot Preview 2
Angles
Details
Light
I think this is a good example of light because the sun reflects really well off of the building. You can see the light from the sun reflecting off of the whole building and it looks really cool.
Patterns
Surroundings
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Architecture Preview
Nautilus House
2. 2006
3. Mexico
4. Private building
5. $218,000
6. A small family wanted a cooler house
7. I picked this building because it is so unique. As soon as I looked at it i was intrigued by the amazing wall of colors. I have never seen a house that is shell shaped like this so I thought it was really awesome. The small little shell shaped house is one of a kind.
Kunsthaus Graz
2. 2003
3. Austria
4. Public Building
5. No info
6. It was built for the European Capital of Culture
7. I picked this building because I thought the whole blob concept is very cool. I like how there is a lot of white lights coming off of it. I have never seen a blob building before so I though it was very interesting. I also thought it was cool that it is in Austria.
Burj Al Arab
1. Tom Wright
2. opened in 1999
3. Dubai
4. Public Building/hotel
5. $650 million
6. It is the third tallest building in the world
7. I picked this building because I thought it was super cool that it is on an island. I also thought it is awesome how it is the third tallest building in the world. The design is so interesting and unique. The tall needle like thing at the top is really cool.
Habitat 67
1. Moshe Safdie
2. 1967
3. Canada
4. Private/housing complex
5. $22,195,920
6. built as a pavilion for Expo 67
7. I picked this building because I was confused on how they could build all of these "pixels" on top of each other. I think the design is so unique and cool because I have never seen anything like it. It is such a big housing complex and I am so amazed how they built it. The concept is so interesting to me.
Krzywy Domek
1.Szotyńscy & Zaleski
2. 2004
3. Poland
4. Public building
5. no info
6. Various industries like offices, beauty salons, and shopping.
7. I picked this building because it didn't look real when I first saw it. The picture looks like it was taken through some kind of weird camera but thats just how it looks. Im very confused on how they built it to look like this. It is so unique and I have never seen anything like it.
Warm Up-Iphone photos
1. My favorite picture is the one of the ice circles in the very very blue water. There is also a mountain in the reflection of the water.
2. It definitely does not seem like all of these images could have been taken with a phone. They look really good and professionally taken.
3. I think the apps that the photographers used could have changed the picture a lot because I know that with Instagram you can make a picture look a lot different by editing it.
4. Two tips I think could help me with photography on my phone is just to make sure I have good lighting, and to make sure the camera focuses on the subject I want it too.
2. It definitely does not seem like all of these images could have been taken with a phone. They look really good and professionally taken.
3. I think the apps that the photographers used could have changed the picture a lot because I know that with Instagram you can make a picture look a lot different by editing it.
4. Two tips I think could help me with photography on my phone is just to make sure I have good lighting, and to make sure the camera focuses on the subject I want it too.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Action Preview Assignment
Why is this part of a winning sports photography portfolio?
It really captured the moment of the water being poured on the coach after they won the game.
What is the shutter speed?
I would assume the shutter speed is very high because it captured the water moving.
Is this a key moment?Could it have been planned?
I think this is a key moment because players always do this after they win a game. I believe it was planned because the players probably told the photographer to get the picture.
What advanced techniques are present in this photo?
The rule of thirds is being used because the coach which is the subject is placed on a line of thirds.
It really captured the moment of the water being poured on the coach after they won the game.
What is the shutter speed?
I would assume the shutter speed is very high because it captured the water moving.
Is this a key moment?Could it have been planned?
I think this is a key moment because players always do this after they win a game. I believe it was planned because the players probably told the photographer to get the picture.
What advanced techniques are present in this photo?
The rule of thirds is being used because the coach which is the subject is placed on a line of thirds.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
News Values
News Values
Human Interest- This article appeals to peoples emotion because lots of peoples own animals especially dogs and they don't want to kill their dog if its eating the wrong food. People can tend to have more emotion towards the health of animals especially involving death.
Lawsuit claims one dog food is deadly for dogs
Proximity- This article is in Texas relating to people who live in this region. People in Texas especially take interest in this because it has to do with taxes which everyone pays.
Texas Senate announces $4.6 billion tax cut package
Novelty- This article relates to peoples entertainment interest because it has to do with Dancing with the Stars a popular tv show. Many people watch this show because it is widely popular and on ABC.
'Dancing With the Stars' reveals season 20 celebrity cast
Prominence-This article relates to a business that everyone world wide loves. Krispy Kreme donuts gives away free doughnuts on tuesday grabbing the attention of a lot of people.
Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts Tuesday
Conflict- This article has to do with a conflict between two people because it was a murder. This man committed the crime in 2001 and is still dealing with court due to it.
Murder in Black and White, Part 3: Looking for a way off death row
Murder in Black and White, Part 3: Looking for a way off death row
Timeliness- This article goes under timeliness because it just came out today and its already on the front page of the news website. It also has to deal with a presidential decision making it important.
Defying GOP, Obama vetoes Keystone XL pipeline bill
Impact- This article creates an impact on people because a young girl wrote hundreds of thank you cards to the police by herself. This appeals to the emotions too because it was after a big shooting.
NYPD officers honor Texas girl who sent cards to police
Sensory Overload
1. I really like this statement because I agree whole heartedly. This message kind of goes along with the quote "Home is where the heart is." It doesn't matter where you are, it matters who you're with and whats around it. I feel like as a photographer I should try to capture more of what is in an environment rather than where it is.
2. I would love to visit this place with my camera because it is so colorful and I could get some really cool images.
3. I feel like it would be cool to be a child of a worker here because you could always go around and explore all of the different booths.
4. My favorite photo is the one where there are different colored flowers surrounding the whole booth. There are flowers hanging upside down and framing the woman with beautiful vibrant colors.
2. I would love to visit this place with my camera because it is so colorful and I could get some really cool images.
3. I feel like it would be cool to be a child of a worker here because you could always go around and explore all of the different booths.
4. My favorite photo is the one where there are different colored flowers surrounding the whole booth. There are flowers hanging upside down and framing the woman with beautiful vibrant colors.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Author Visit
- Romance, Young Adult
- Pushing the Limits
- University of Kentucky
- Pushing the Limits
- katiemcgarry
- for the Austin Book Fest
Monday, March 2, 2015
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Lone Star Dispatch Issue 4
Front Page-
"Cancer diagnosis doesn't stop Gomez"
Roberto Gomez, a technical theatre teacher at Bowie, has been diagnosed with liver cancer. He had a surgery to remove the tumor but it turns out that the tumor was inoperable so now they are just hoping it doesn't grow. His family created a Facebook page for him and students of his have been reaching out to him from all over the country. He has returned to teaching for now but isn't sure if he will be coming back next year.
Who? Roberto Gomez
What? Diagnosed with liver cancer
Where? Bowie High School
When? 2-3 months ago
Why? Tumor was inoperable
How? People have reached out to him through Facebook
Who was quoted in the story? Roberto Gomez, Lauren Gomez, Rachael Gomez
What quote was strongest in your opinion? "It changes how you view life a lot. I mean we always knew what was important, but now even more so" -Rachael Gomez
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or statement? Quote
Student Life-
"You love em, hate em, but date em"
Two students tell us about their high school relationships and how they balance their time. They gave us advice to not loose yourself in the other person and pay attention to your friends, family, and grades. You can't spend every waking minute with them or you won't do well school. Mr. Garcia shares that he believes high school relationships are a learning experience to find out what qualities you would like in your significant other for the future.
Who?Ethan Long and Anna Ambrosino
What? Tell us about their high school relationships
Where? Bowie High School
When? Currently
Why? They talk about how to balance your time to make a goo relationship
How? Balance friends/family and significant other
Who was quoted in the story? Mr. Garcia, Anna Ambrosino and Ethan Long
What quote was strongest in your opinion? "Don't obsess over anyone, make time for everyone, and don't try to grow up too fast" -Mr. Garcia
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or statement? Quote
News-
"Mr. Bulldog pageant to be held Valentine's Day"
Bowie High School has held a male pageant every year for the past 20 years. This year it will be on Valentine's day and 15 men will be participating in it. There is one winner each year who is crowned as "Mr. Bulldog". This contest is probably every girls favorite thing that occurs during the year.
Who? 15 male students at Bowie
What? Compete in an all male pageant
Where? Bowie High School
When? February 14th at 7
Why? It has been a tradition for 20 years
How? They compete against each other
Who was quoted in the story? Lance Blue, Jimmy Ellerbrock
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "I think it'll be different this year, it will be something you won't want to miss it"-Lance Blue
Was the conclusion a quote or statement? Quote
Sports: World Champion hits the target
Junior Brooke Landry wins world championship and becomes highest ranked female knife thrower in the world. She has been practicing since the age of 5 and competed in the world championships three times, winning first place all three years. She is considered expert level and enjoys every second of the sport.
Who? Brooke Landry
What? Wins world championship and becomes highest ranked female knife thrower
Where? Contest
When? Since the age of five
Why? She enjoys it
How? Practicing with her dad and instructor
Who was quoted? Brooke Landry, Mike Landry
The main sentence slightly intrigued me
The conclusion was a quote
Entertainment: Trivia Crack Craze
The app Trivia Crack spreads throughout Bowie getting kids addicted. It tests their intelligence with 6 categories. You can play against your friends battling it out to see who's "smarter". Many kids were hooked on the game as soon as it came out while others downloaded it months later with the same reaction.
Who? Students
What? Getting hooked on app Trivia Crack
Where? Bowie
When? Throughout last couple months
Why? It's a fun game that challenges you
How? Tests knowledge of 6 basic topics while allowing to battle friends
Who was quoted? Nicole Zahorik, Minh-Thi Nguyen, Yellena James, Nick Aganos, Marco Moreno
The main sentence made me want to read more
The conclusion was a quote
Commentary: North Korea opening new film studio
A couple of hackers attacked the Sony Company releases the film "The Interview". There was tons of controversy around the film due to the moking of North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un. Some people believe this was a true hacking causing Sony to lose an estimated 90 million, while others think it was a staged hoax for publicity.
Who? Sony Company
What? Hacked causing "The Interview" to be leaked
Where? Throughout american web
When? End of 2014
Why? Hackers causing terrorism attack or possibly a widespread hoax for fame
How? Hackers infiltrated The Sony Company
Who was quoted? None
The main sentence interested me
The conclusion was a question
1. My favorite photo is the main photo for "Evita takes the stage" on the entertainment page
1A: I like this photo because it captures the emotion in action. Also the shadow in the back looks interesting.
1B: Rule of thirds, Lines
2. My least favorite photo is second photo on "School wide science fair competition held" Showing a girl presenting her project
2A: The photo shows no rules of photography and looks almost posed
3. I would want to be assigned to Sports because you get to watch the games and interview the athletes. Also there are many different sports to write on and different achievements that the athletes win.
4. I think the strongest photos were the photos taken of Evita featured in Entertainment and Photo essay. The weakest was the News category.
"Cancer diagnosis doesn't stop Gomez"
Roberto Gomez, a technical theatre teacher at Bowie, has been diagnosed with liver cancer. He had a surgery to remove the tumor but it turns out that the tumor was inoperable so now they are just hoping it doesn't grow. His family created a Facebook page for him and students of his have been reaching out to him from all over the country. He has returned to teaching for now but isn't sure if he will be coming back next year.
Who? Roberto Gomez
What? Diagnosed with liver cancer
Where? Bowie High School
When? 2-3 months ago
Why? Tumor was inoperable
How? People have reached out to him through Facebook
Who was quoted in the story? Roberto Gomez, Lauren Gomez, Rachael Gomez
What quote was strongest in your opinion? "It changes how you view life a lot. I mean we always knew what was important, but now even more so" -Rachael Gomez
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or statement? Quote
Student Life-
"You love em, hate em, but date em"
Two students tell us about their high school relationships and how they balance their time. They gave us advice to not loose yourself in the other person and pay attention to your friends, family, and grades. You can't spend every waking minute with them or you won't do well school. Mr. Garcia shares that he believes high school relationships are a learning experience to find out what qualities you would like in your significant other for the future.
Who?Ethan Long and Anna Ambrosino
What? Tell us about their high school relationships
Where? Bowie High School
When? Currently
Why? They talk about how to balance your time to make a goo relationship
How? Balance friends/family and significant other
Who was quoted in the story? Mr. Garcia, Anna Ambrosino and Ethan Long
What quote was strongest in your opinion? "Don't obsess over anyone, make time for everyone, and don't try to grow up too fast" -Mr. Garcia
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or statement? Quote
News-
"Mr. Bulldog pageant to be held Valentine's Day"
Bowie High School has held a male pageant every year for the past 20 years. This year it will be on Valentine's day and 15 men will be participating in it. There is one winner each year who is crowned as "Mr. Bulldog". This contest is probably every girls favorite thing that occurs during the year.
Who? 15 male students at Bowie
What? Compete in an all male pageant
Where? Bowie High School
When? February 14th at 7
Why? It has been a tradition for 20 years
How? They compete against each other
Who was quoted in the story? Lance Blue, Jimmy Ellerbrock
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "I think it'll be different this year, it will be something you won't want to miss it"-Lance Blue
Was the conclusion a quote or statement? Quote
Sports: World Champion hits the target
Junior Brooke Landry wins world championship and becomes highest ranked female knife thrower in the world. She has been practicing since the age of 5 and competed in the world championships three times, winning first place all three years. She is considered expert level and enjoys every second of the sport.
Who? Brooke Landry
What? Wins world championship and becomes highest ranked female knife thrower
Where? Contest
When? Since the age of five
Why? She enjoys it
How? Practicing with her dad and instructor
Who was quoted? Brooke Landry, Mike Landry
The main sentence slightly intrigued me
The conclusion was a quote
Entertainment: Trivia Crack Craze
The app Trivia Crack spreads throughout Bowie getting kids addicted. It tests their intelligence with 6 categories. You can play against your friends battling it out to see who's "smarter". Many kids were hooked on the game as soon as it came out while others downloaded it months later with the same reaction.
Who? Students
What? Getting hooked on app Trivia Crack
Where? Bowie
When? Throughout last couple months
Why? It's a fun game that challenges you
How? Tests knowledge of 6 basic topics while allowing to battle friends
Who was quoted? Nicole Zahorik, Minh-Thi Nguyen, Yellena James, Nick Aganos, Marco Moreno
The main sentence made me want to read more
The conclusion was a quote
Commentary: North Korea opening new film studio
A couple of hackers attacked the Sony Company releases the film "The Interview". There was tons of controversy around the film due to the moking of North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un. Some people believe this was a true hacking causing Sony to lose an estimated 90 million, while others think it was a staged hoax for publicity.
Who? Sony Company
What? Hacked causing "The Interview" to be leaked
Where? Throughout american web
When? End of 2014
Why? Hackers causing terrorism attack or possibly a widespread hoax for fame
How? Hackers infiltrated The Sony Company
Who was quoted? None
The main sentence interested me
The conclusion was a question
1. My favorite photo is the main photo for "Evita takes the stage" on the entertainment page
1A: I like this photo because it captures the emotion in action. Also the shadow in the back looks interesting.
1B: Rule of thirds, Lines
2. My least favorite photo is second photo on "School wide science fair competition held" Showing a girl presenting her project
2A: The photo shows no rules of photography and looks almost posed
3. I would want to be assigned to Sports because you get to watch the games and interview the athletes. Also there are many different sports to write on and different achievements that the athletes win.
4. I think the strongest photos were the photos taken of Evita featured in Entertainment and Photo essay. The weakest was the News category.
5 websites
10 Photography Resolutions for the New Year
http://petapixel.com/2014/12/31/10-photography-resolutions-new-year/
On this website, the main ideas are based on the blogger's New Year's Resolutions and how to become a better photographer. Some of the Resolutions are how to start keep up with all the images taken and how to be more open about showing one's images. It also includes goals the photographer hopes to do this coming year.
On this website I learned that it is wiser to ask for help from professionals instead of being intimidated by them, because they have had more experience and can advise you for the better.
I choose this photo because it fits the time of year and its cool how snow is captured in this photo along with the girl.
In this photo I see simplicity and balance.
This photo was taken by Jenna Martin.
Style
http://petapixel.com/2014/08/25/approaching-problem-style/
On this website there are ways a photographer can get the basics and intermediate of style in a photo. It also explains the break down of how to understand the concept of stylish photos. The elements of style are line, shape, form, color, and pattern.
I learned that when thinking of your photos, you should mostly be thinking of how you want people to react to your photos and what words would describe them.
I choose this photo because I enjoy the seriousness and dark look it gives off.
In this photo I see simplicity and a lot of pattern.
Robin Walker took this photo.
Photos Everyone Should Know How to Make
http://petapixel.com/2014/12/01/6-types-photos-know-make/
On this magazine I looked at 6 types of ways to take cool photos that can improve one's way of taking photos. There are tons of tricks and tips to how one should take certain types of pictures and how to avoid costly expenses.
I learned the correct way to create an optical illusion by knowing how to distance the foreground and the background. I also learned the difficulties of combing two pictures to create a double exposure portrait photo.
I choose this photo because I like the way the photographer/ editor crafted the photo to merge together the way it did and still have the same form of a girl.
In this photo I see rules of simplicity and possibly some pattern.
The photo was taken by Brian Tomlinson.
The Oldest Living Thing In The World
http://www.rachelsussman.com/portfolio/#/oltw/
This website is about how a photographer traveled the world to photograph organism 2,000 years and older. By partnering with biologist to document some of the oldest elements still alive on this Earth.
I learned that millennia- old organisms have never been created in the arts or sciences. I also learned that capturing and traveling the world on a mission takes years to complete.
I choose this photo because of the thickness and green the tree contains. I also like the development and strength the tree has.
I see simplicity and balance in this photo.
Rachel Sussman took this photo.
Great Portraits
http://blog.phowd.com/2014/09/7-tips-shooting-great-portrait-photographs/
This website is about how to take better portrait with use 7 straight forward tips with models. The tips are based on photo shoots using a model where the position and where there eyes on matter depending on the message the photographer is trying to send.
I learned how professionals can change a models facial features and skin tone through editorial marks on the computer.
I can use this in my photojournalism class by knowing how to position my subjects when going for a portrait.
The website doesn't really talk about the specific program it is using when doing before and afters but it does go into detail about how a portrait can be better by having them not look directly into the camera.
http://petapixel.com/2014/12/31/10-photography-resolutions-new-year/
On this website, the main ideas are based on the blogger's New Year's Resolutions and how to become a better photographer. Some of the Resolutions are how to start keep up with all the images taken and how to be more open about showing one's images. It also includes goals the photographer hopes to do this coming year.
On this website I learned that it is wiser to ask for help from professionals instead of being intimidated by them, because they have had more experience and can advise you for the better.
In this photo I see simplicity and balance.
This photo was taken by Jenna Martin.
Style
http://petapixel.com/2014/08/25/approaching-problem-style/
On this website there are ways a photographer can get the basics and intermediate of style in a photo. It also explains the break down of how to understand the concept of stylish photos. The elements of style are line, shape, form, color, and pattern.
I learned that when thinking of your photos, you should mostly be thinking of how you want people to react to your photos and what words would describe them.
In this photo I see simplicity and a lot of pattern.
Robin Walker took this photo.
Photos Everyone Should Know How to Make
http://petapixel.com/2014/12/01/6-types-photos-know-make/
On this magazine I looked at 6 types of ways to take cool photos that can improve one's way of taking photos. There are tons of tricks and tips to how one should take certain types of pictures and how to avoid costly expenses.
I learned the correct way to create an optical illusion by knowing how to distance the foreground and the background. I also learned the difficulties of combing two pictures to create a double exposure portrait photo.
In this photo I see rules of simplicity and possibly some pattern.
The photo was taken by Brian Tomlinson.
The Oldest Living Thing In The World
http://www.rachelsussman.com/portfolio/#/oltw/
This website is about how a photographer traveled the world to photograph organism 2,000 years and older. By partnering with biologist to document some of the oldest elements still alive on this Earth.
I learned that millennia- old organisms have never been created in the arts or sciences. I also learned that capturing and traveling the world on a mission takes years to complete.
I see simplicity and balance in this photo.
Rachel Sussman took this photo.
Great Portraits
http://blog.phowd.com/2014/09/7-tips-shooting-great-portrait-photographs/
This website is about how to take better portrait with use 7 straight forward tips with models. The tips are based on photo shoots using a model where the position and where there eyes on matter depending on the message the photographer is trying to send.
I learned how professionals can change a models facial features and skin tone through editorial marks on the computer.
I can use this in my photojournalism class by knowing how to position my subjects when going for a portrait.
The website doesn't really talk about the specific program it is using when doing before and afters but it does go into detail about how a portrait can be better by having them not look directly into the camera.
Friday, February 20, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
Welcome Back
This is one of my favorite pictures of 2014 because I just think it is really cool how the photographer caught the firework in perfect contrast with the night sky. I also like how you can see the moon in the background.
This is one of the top pictures of 4014 because there is so many famous people in one selfie so it makes it even more awesome.
I like this picture because the photographer did a really good job at capturing the moment of all of these people crammed onto a tiny boat. You can really feel the emotion that was going on.
- I think the best song of 2014 was Jay-Z and Beyonce's "Drunk In Love" because it is still very popular and I listen to it all the time. It is a very catchy song and I can sing along to all of it, plus almost everybody knows the song.
- I think the best movie of 2014 was The Hunger Games: Catching Fire because I saw it about 5 times and I loved it so I'm sure other people saw it a bunch of times. I thought it was a very well thought out movie.
- I think Ebola was definitely the top news story of the year because I talked about it with my friends all the time. Everyone was scared that they would get it so every body always talked about it.
- I think Beyonce was the most important person in 2014 because a lot of teenagers talked about her a lot. A lot of teens started calling her Queen and Mom because they love her so much.
- I feel like Cristiano Ronaldo was the most important sports person of 2014 because all of the girls obsessed over him whenever he played in the FIFA world cup.
1. Something fun that happened to me this holiday is getting to see my cousins. They flew all the way down here from Florida and I hadn't seen them in about 2 years so it was a great surprise.
2. My resolutions for 2015 are to exercise more and just eat healthier so I can loose weight.
3. I am looking forward to Spring Break of 2015 because I am going to Port Aransas with all of my friends and it is going to be very fun.
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