Imagine that you have just received a critique on one of your photographs.

Imagine that you have just received a critique on one of your photographs. The following is an excerpt from the critique:

Overall the composition in this photograph is decent but there is a bit of unnecessary clutter that makes it difficult to know where to focus your eye. It appears that you are trying to create  mysterious mood with the lighting, but it is a bit too dark, making it difficult to appreciate the details. And while the details are present, they could be sharpened or blurred based on what you want the viewer to focus on. The composition is quite symmetrical, both vertically and horizontally, however, the rule of thirds is not adhered to.

How would you respond to this critique? How would you allow this critique to guide your future work? Explain.

2. Examine the photo below. What technical improvements could you make to this photo? Why would you make these changes? What camera settings would you possibly change if you were to re-shoot this photo? Explain.

3. Define the term critique. How can you differentiate critique from criticism? Identify a scenario that helps to illustrate the meaning of each term and how they differ from one another. Describe and explain.

4. You learned that visual metaphors are representations that compare one thing to another. One example of this is a family tree which compares a family to a tree. What are some other examples of visual metaphors? Try to choose some examples that are meaningful to you. Identify at least three visual metaphors, photography-based or otherwise, and describe and explain. Identify the significance of these metaphors to you.

5. Go online to find and select a photograph to critique. Copy and paste the image into your answer. Evaluate this photo by describing the artwork, analyzing the way it is organized, interpreting the artist’s intention, and evaluating the success of the artwork.