Fairhaven Environmental Photography

During the photo shoot, we explored landscape photography while experimenting with different shutter speeds to capture motion and detail. One of the most fascinating aspects was photographing the stream, where the water's clarity and movement created a dynamic and ever-changing subject. The way the water percolated through the rocks and reflected light added an element of depth and texture to the images. I was particularly drawn to the colors in the photographs. The natural greens, browns, and blues blended beautifully, creating a rich and immersive visual experience. It was especially rewarding to see how the lighting conditions enhanced these colors, making them more vibrant and pronounced in certain shots. Capturing motion was another intriguing aspect of the shoot. A basketball caught in the dam became an unexpected focal point, interacting with the flowing water in unique ways. The contrast between the ball’s stillness and the water’s movement made for compelling compositions....

  I took these photos a few weeks ago and realized I never posted this, so I'm submitting it now. I took these pictures on a rainy day just outside of my apartment. Compositionally I don't find these particularly interesting but they do effectively demonstrate the changing quality of light. The first photograph was taken around 10 am, on an overcast and rainy morning. The colors are vibrant but compositionally the photograph is lacking. There is little detail in the picture beyond the water droplets. The second picture is my favorite. The sky had cleared and I loved the detail you could see on the leaves. There is much more depth in this picture. The third picture was taken aroun 3, and you can see a decent amount of detail but the colors are washed out and not particularly interesting. The final photograph has more depth of feild but compositionally is not particularly interesting. 

 

  In this photo, I wanted to capture a feeling of quiet reflection and connection with nature. The person standing at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the calm water, creates a sense of peace and stillness. The tall trees surrounding them and the mossy roots weaving through the ground give the scene a grounded, natural feel. The overcast sky and soft lighting make everything feel calm and a little introspective. What I was trying to evoke with this image is that feeling you get when you’re alone in nature — that mix of being small compared to the world but also feeling part of it. The person’s relaxed stance and the way they’re facing away from the camera adds to the sense that they’re lost in thought, just taking it all in. I think moments like this — where you’re not doing much except being present — are really powerful. The sign on the tree adds an interesting layer to the image. It’s a reminder that while nature is open to us, there are boundaries to respect. The “no f...