Final evaluation:

This photography mainly captures the moments of people’s slow paced daily life. I think my photography this time is more in line with the theme, capturing moments from life. In terms of composition, I effectively used the rule of thirds, placing the subject at the intersection or line to increase the balance of the picture, and making reasonable use of blank areas to make the subject more prominent. However, the composition of some images is not very good because it requires capturing moments quickly, so sometimes the angle cannot be found accurately, resulting in a composition that is relatively asymmetrical and lacks balance.I still need to improve the accuracy of focusing the camera. Some parts are not focused on the intended message, and many subjects in photos are blurry and not in focus. My photos tell the story of people living in a busy and leisurely manner. Through the photos, one can feel a sense of warmth and resonate with the audience. I have found some unique perspectives to present daily scenes, making the ordinary extraordinary. For example, through my photography, an ordinary thing has become an artistic feeling. I have captured people’s emotions and dynamic details, but I still need to enhance them. It would be better if I could take more photos of people’s facial features. Through this photography experience, I learned how to capture people’s movements and expressions on the streets, as well as how to use composition and lighting when shooting people, and how to create a more warm or specific feeling. The challenge I encountered was to try my best not to let people notice that I was taking pictures of them, so I was very careful when shooting, which resulted in some composition and feeling not being captured. Based on this experience, I believe that I need to improve in capturing photography quickly and strive to capture more details, even fleeting moments. In terms of composition, it is also necessary to have a clearer subject and more color contrast. I will also look for interesting composition elements by observing things around me in my daily life. For example, the light and shadow on street corners, the dynamics of crowds, etc.Practice shooting more and constantly try different composition methods to improve my shooting skills. Study the works of famous photographers, analyze their composition techniques, and understand how they handle complex scenes.

 

Final photo:

The reason why this photo is important is that from a critical point of view, the importance of this photo lies in the fact that it reveals some problems and phenomena in modern society. First of all, the person in the photo is an old man who is arranging the plants hanging on the wall. Although it seems to be a warm scene, it also implies the status and role of the elderly in today’s society. They are often regarded as a vulnerable group and face various challenges and difficulties. In addition, the photo also shows the impact of the urbanization process, where traditional building structures are gradually disappearing and replaced by modern high-rise buildings. This change not only affects the landscape of the city, but also affects people’s lifestyles and social relations.
Secondly, this photo can also be associated with the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson. In his works, he often focuses on the living conditions of ordinary people and social changes, trying to record important moments in the historical process through images. Similarly, my photo also embodies a similar creative concept, reflecting the problems existing in modern society by capturing the bits and pieces of daily life.
Finally, in terms of photographic techniques, this photo uses simple composition principles to focus on the characters and their surroundings. This arrangement not only highlights the theme, but also avoids the influence of too many interfering factors. At the same time, I also cleverly used the changes in light to enhance the layering and three-dimensionality of the picture. The shooting techniques of this photo are similar to the style of Henri Cartier-Bresson. Cartier-Bresson emphasized capturing the “decisive moment”, that is, those moments that perfectly reflect the essence of an event. This was taken in a moment and captured a scene full of stories. Cartier-Bresson’s works usually have very simple compositions, containing only necessary elements. In my photo, the main focus is on an old man and his movements. Although the background is rich but not messy, it adds depth and layering to the picture. Cartier-Bresson is very good at using natural light to shape images and emotions. Similarly, in this photo, the sun shines through the leaves and falls on the ground, forming an interesting light and shadow effect, adding some vitality and vitality to the whole scene.