Qin's photoes

Creating an Image: A Walk on a Prairie Road

Taken in July, my brother and my cousin's son (second cousin) walk on a typical prairie road. The horizon line is approximately on the upper third of the photo, with my brother and the boy on an interest point as well. The two look into the distance, which shows a strong dynamic symmetry with the road and the two fields forming a series of three triangular shapes. I also like the parallel body language of the two as they walk together. The field to the right was homesteaded by my Grandfather in 1905. The field to the left shows how wet the spring had been that year. This is the landscape I was born in (about 100 kilometers from this site) and one that always brings me pleasure, especially the immensity of the sky. What you cannot see are the mosquitoes, which kept us moving quickly and hoping for more wind!

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An Extra Heavenly Meaning!

Ultra-Orthodox Jews reflect on a car window

I selected this picture as the best among all others. I know this picture looks messy and difficult to understand at the first glance, but it has a lot of meaning and drawing our attention to take it seriously. For me normally meaning is more important than just formula; so, the reflection of the religion people in the car and the low level of the camera got them extra heavenly meaning. Plus this, the composition is also good for example the tallest man with the hat located in the third left gold point and the forearm of the car in the right side. This two role gives a balance to the picture. The color is also interesting. The gray and brown color is adding a mysterious feeling to the picture, which gives it more meaning. Finally and regarding to the religious’ believe that human has two life; one in this world and second in another, in  this picture wich divided in two part; the men in the tup and their reflection in the bottom are imagining this believe, isn’t it?

Picture source :http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2014/10/observing_rituals_of_faith.html     

qin's photo of asia game

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2014/09/asian_games_2014.html

A Memorable Image

Qin's Photo

A Memorable Image
                                                       

This picture is taken from a low viewpoint that lends strength and dramatic effect to the subject. Especially, the athlete’s face shows the most strength and a dramatic expression. In addition, it is a symmetrical balance. The picture has an air of dignity. The photographer rapidly caught a scene when the weight lifter was lifting up a 98 kg weight and failing. How amazing!

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Thailand's Gulnoi Rattikan fails a 98kg lift as she competes in the women's 58kg snatch weightlifting competition at the Moonlight Festival Garden during the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Sept. 22. (Jason Reed/Reuters) #

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2014/09/asian_games_2014.html

A Memorable Image

A man practices capoeira, a Brazilian form of martial arts, on the Futuro beach in Fortaleza, Brazil, Wednesday, July 2. Fortaleza is one of many cities hosting World Cup soccer matches this month. (Felipe Dana/Associated Press)