NCFE Level 1 by Rachael G https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3 Portfolio of images en-us 2022-06-09 17:45:59 UTC 2022-07-07 11:41:47 UTC hello@padlet.com Houghall College grounds rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216593391 This image is an example of overexposure, or excess light within the image, due to the (early evening) sunlight and also the positioning of the photographer. The image was taken with iPhone XR, therefore limiting the settings able to be used to minimise the exposure.  Despite the option to use Adobe Lightroom to edit the image, this approach is not successful when attempting to reduce the light - if there had been shadows within the image, it may have been possible to identify more detail from the dark areas. ]]> 2022-06-09 17:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216593391 Demolition - view from Grey St, Newcastle rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216594823 The unanticipated moment  to capture the demolition of an iconic building within Newcastle city centre (view from Grey St towards Northumberland Street). 
One of the considerations when capturing the image was the Health & Safety of myself and others around me, the hazards considered included not standing too close to the demolition area, as well as ensuring that there was no oncoming traffic given the shot was taken from the roadside.  Other Health & Safety considerations for taking photographs may include wearing sensible footwear to minimise risk of injury and carefully placing belongings in an area unlikely to trip over.]]> 2022-06-09 17:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216594823 rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216595058 2022-06-09 17:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216595058 rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216595215 2022-06-09 17:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216595215 Wickerman rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216675921
Wicker man
Low Burn Hall, Durham

Editing images
When shooting images, as raw images, they can be further enhanced by editing using editing software such as Adobe Lightroom. 
For the images in this padlet, Adobe Lightroom has been used. 
When using software, it is important to take regular breaks to prevent eye strain from using computer screens for prolonger periods. 
]]> 2022-06-09 19:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216675921 Wickerman colour rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216676259 2022-06-09 19:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216676259 Over exposed image edited rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216679441 2022-06-09 19:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2216679441 Equipment rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2229074611 Photography equipment used for images is iPhone XR; with the addition of Abode Lightroom App to provide adjustable settings. This is useful, as on the iPhone most of setting default to automatic mode, where all controls are set by the camera/ phone . Memory card is a microSD (secure digital) which is a smaller version of an SD card often found in phones, drones and small cameras.  
I intend to progress to a DSLR camera, as I have just purchased  a Nikon D7000 body and 18-200mm VR lens. This requires a Memory card to be used alongside to store images, therefore I will be using an SD (secure digital) card 32GB, which I have formatted ready for use. 
The use of a UV (ultraviolet) filter, protects lenses from being scratched and will adjust the amount of light coming into camera. Therefore, this will be used in conjunction with the body and lens above.
The battery within the Nikon D7000, is installed (once charged) into the insert at bottom of the camera body and is clicked into place (to secure the battery in place) before closing the battery cover. There is a battery status indicator on the display of the camera to enable me to check the battery level. 

]]> 2022-06-23 17:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2229074611 Street Photography & ethical considerations rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2229948703 Street Photography  
Street photography in particular, can prompt the query of ethical and consent considerations. 
Whilst it is not necessary to seek permission to take someone's photo in the UK providing you are on public land, it is courtesy to ask.
On most occasions you are free to take photographs in public places of other people and publish them without their consent.
In the UK, the person who creates the image (takes the photograph) will be considered in general to be the first owner of the copyright.

]]> 2022-06-24 16:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2229948703 Composition rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2230573415 As part of the course, I have been able to apply the Rules of Composition, in order to enhance the images taken.
1.  The ‘Rule of Thirds’ - the use of gridlines on the camera supports the implementation of the rule of thirds whilst shooting images.
For example, by facing a subject (1/3 of image) towards space (2/3 of image) this can create more impact and interest.
In the image above, the tower is positioned at a vertical 1/3 line facing towards the left 2/3 of the image.

2. ‘Leading Line’ - the image above has a strong leading line in respect of the "triangle" formed by the footbridge, it's shadow below and the lower part of brickwork of the tower.


 ]]> 2022-06-26 09:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2230573415 Aperture rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2230573629
Shutter speed - is length of time the lens is exposed to light e.g from 1/100th of second to 1 whole second.
Slow shutter speeds e.g. 2 seconds provide light trails and are often used for car light trails at night.
Fast shutter speeds capture stillness when there is movement by the object such as waves being frozen by the image in action e.g.  1/800. Other examples are for person walking 1/125, running 1/250 or more fast moving 1/500

ISO (international standardisation organisation) - is the camera's sensitivity to light as it pertains to either film. The lower ISO value means less sensitivity to light, while a higher ISO means more sensitivity.  I would use a high ISO if the lighting was poor 


]]> 2022-06-26 09:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2230573629 Composition (part 2) rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2234502850 Other Rules of Composition include:

The 'raw image' of the shot above included a much greater part of the ruin building; however by cropping the image in Abode Lightroom and consideration of 'framing' or what is visible in the image; the image has been enhanced and provides a stronger visual.
The 'contrast' of colour within the image, for example the red/ pink and blue light against the backdrop of the black evening sky provides contrast.

]]> 2022-06-30 18:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2234502850 Rule of Composition - Symmetry rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2234504919 The image above of National Trust building, has been cropped as part of editing in Adobe Lightroom, to provide 'Symmetry' by placing the building in the centre of the frame. The raw image included more scenery, for example a large tree to the right side of the structure and by removing this through cropping, symmetry has been possible simplifying the image.]]> 2022-06-30 18:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2234504919 Viewpoint rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2234521087 The image above could have been improved with a slightly different 'viewpoint' - another rule of composition. If the photographer had been stood further to the left, to enable to viewpoint to be facing 'straight on', the image may have been enhanced.]]> 2022-06-30 19:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2234521087 Roseberry Topping rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2234521169 This shot was taken on the descent from Roseberry Topping, with the summit behind the  photographer. Intended to provide a different ‘viewpoint’ for this local attraction. ]]> 2022-06-30 19:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2234521169 Croome (National Trust) rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2234527677 Use of Adobe Lightroom editing software
exposure - 0.96
contrast + 14
headlights +15
shadows -31]]> 2022-06-30 19:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2234527677 Croome (National trust) rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2234529445 Raw image, prior to use of Adobe Lightroom]]> 2022-06-30 19:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2234529445 Exposure rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2235183933 The image is underexposed, with not enough light being able to enter the camera/ lens. ]]> 2022-07-01 15:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2235183933 Exposure rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2235184421 The image is Underexposed, or not enough light onto the lens, resulting in the image being dark. ]]> 2022-07-01 15:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2235184421 Exposure - after rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2235218200 The shot has been taken with a lower aperture f5.0 than the other image above (underexposed).

Depth of field is how much of the image is in focus which is controlled by aperture;  with deep (or large) depth of field e.g. f22 all of the image is sharp. 

With the use of Abode Lightroom, this has been further enhanced. ]]> 2022-07-01 16:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2235218200 Exposure rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2235218386 Capturing motion requires a high shutter speed. With this image the shutter speed was 600, enabling the bird to be captured with more clarity whilst in flight along with the motion of the water.]]> 2022-07-01 16:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2235218386 Depth of field rachaelgregory2 https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2235219097 Shallow depth of field, e.g. f2.8,  is excellent for close object; enables focus on small objects.]]> 2022-07-01 16:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelgregory2/e4qrunq7vjp03mj3/wish/2235219097