WCPS Media Expo
Photography Non-living Objects Color Grades 9-12
Entry #:
619
Entry Title:
Lonesome Practicality
Project Description:
The entry is a photograph of a lifeguard chair on the beach at night. I took this picture during a very difficult time for me. The entry is titled “lonesome practicality” because it depicts a lone lifeguard chair in the dead of night, still doing its job with no one around it. The contrast of colors between the sand and night sky are symbolic of how peaceful, yet how isolating it can be to be alone. The lifeguard chair’s size also is representative of how insignificant one can feel when alone. When I took this picture I was walking home alone late from work after a long day. Everyone was asleep and it felt like I was the only person left on Earth, and that’s when I saw the lifeguard chair standing small and alone on an empty beach. It resonated with me. No editing was done to the photo.
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Procedures
All entries must be photographed by the student.
All photographs will be entered digitally via the online school entry form.
Students may enter a total of 6 photos with ONLY 1 per sub-category. (Use the chart below to assist you.)
Each photo must have a title. The title should reflect what the photographer was trying to capture.
A captured image can only be entered once. For example, a color photo may not be manipulated and also entered as a monochrome photo. In brief, if you click the camera once, you can only enter once!
Judging Criteria
Content Achieves Purpose
Original/Unique Perspective: The project highlights the uniqueness of the concept and reflects the photographer's distinct perspective in capturing the subject.
Subject Matter: The choice of subject is significant, and the effectiveness of its portrayal in a novel way is essential in demonstrating creativity.
Content Suitable to Audience
Composition: The arrangement of elements within the frame is carefully considered, including the balance and use of leading lines that direct the viewer’s attention to the main subject.
Creativity/Originality
Technical Proficiency: The quality of the photograph is evaluated based on exposure, focus, and overall execution, all of which significantly impact the viewer’s experience.
Emotional Impact: The photograph's ability to evoke feelings or provoke thoughtful contemplation is an important aspect of its overall effectiveness.
Narrative or Storytelling: The extent to which the image communicates a story or message plays a crucial role in its impact and effectiveness.
Organization/Structure
Post-Processing: The editing of the photograph is skillfully executed, enhancing the image while maintaining a natural appearance that preserves its integrity.
Presentation: The overall impact of the final print or digital display is assessed, taking into account factors such as framing and clarity, which contribute to the viewer's impression.
Use of Design Techniques: Effective application of design principles, such as color and texture, enhances the image, making it more visually appealing.
Lighting: The effective use of light is critical in enhancing the subject, contributing to a well-structured and compelling image.
Overall Effectiveness/Presentation
Appropriate Design Techniques/Resources
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