TA Research of my images

Comments on my photos:

These comments on my raindrops photo has helped my want to use a photo like this as these comments suggest that I am good at creating a photo with focusing on a section like these raindrops then has another section like a background which is blurry. I have learned that I could improve my horizon level ready for my practical unit.

 These 2 comments on this photo of the sky and the top side of the school building. I would use this photo but I would take this image again to make to make sure I don't get the reflection from the light in the classroom in the photo which I can practise doing this.

These 2 comments on my photo of these pictures suggest that it can be hard to get rid of reflections as they are in glass frames. I think in my photography practical I would not take one of these photos again as its hard for the refection unless there is photos of pictures without a frame in the school.

 Finally, these comments on this photo suggest that the photo I took was quite good, I think I would use this in a similar way for my photography practical unit buy maybe do the shot at a less of an diagonal shot. This was a good shot to use as I had the sun that came through the window which made it bright and clear though on the right hand side the sun is bright which doesn't match up with the other side so I would take this photo similar but at a different time of day. Finally, a comment said they like it was almost abstract so I would want to try and take some more abstract shots.

Selection and Rejection of photographs

Best 3 of my images:

The reason that I have chosen this picture as one of my best 3 as I like the way that the raindrops are the main focus in the picture and that they are clear to see. The background is a little out of focus which I like as it adds that extra detail in the photo but still focusing on the raindrops that are there. I like how the colours in the background contrast together as well. This photo could be good if I did it so the raindrops was blurred in the background and maybe make sure my horizon level was a bit better.

I have chosen this photo as another of my favourite 3 as it is a very clear shot straight down the corridor which I like as its like the end feels miles away. Also the way the walls and the light on the walls look like they bounce of each wall going down the corridor which I thought look really good. The photo could be a bit better if I maybe shot it after the pictures on the wall so it was just the corridor to see how that looked.

I feel like this one if the best out of the best 3 I have chosen as I like the clearness of the shot and the low angle of how I took it. The way the sun is peeping around the building adds to the detail of the photograph and the shade of blue that is in the sky. I like how the blue sky is reflecting off the window of the school building as well as I think it adds that extra difference in the photo. The only reason I don't like this photo is the way there is a reflection in the top left corner but I still feel its one of the best pictures.

Worst 3 of my images:

The reason I have put this as one of my not so good photos is because there is a big reflection from inside when talking the outside which has ruined the photo. However, without the reflection I think that the photo would be a good clear shoot with the different colours of the landscape. If I took this photo again I must remember to check if there is a reflection first.

The reason I have put this as one if my not so good photos as well as this was the first photo I took and after uploading it too the computer I could tell that it was quite a blurry photo and there was a lot of reflections from the lights on the wall. Next time, if I took this photo I will make sure on my camera that it is fully focused and try to make sure there isn't much of a reflection.

Finally, this is a not so good photo as even though it is a side shot next time I should move more forward and not put the door in the image for example. Another reason is that you can see a person's elbow in the photo which I will have to double check that you can't see anyone in the photo. The reflection in the photo overpowers in this as you can't really see the right hand side of the meddles or trophies this means that next time I will have to try at a different angle or try to put something up to block the reflection that appears.

Research: Shelter Online

Shelter Charity

Layout:

The layout on the homepage is basic but tells a lot about what they are doing to help with the homeless around the world. They have a theme of colour red throughout their page which could represent danger of people being more homeless but then the red can represent love as they are helping the homeless around the world to try and have a better life.  

The main part of the homepage is advertising their challenge this year that they are walking up a tall tower to try and go the top to get a good experience and support the homeless people. The view on the background represents this as they could have completed the challenge and that they are happy that they have experienced this. 

Other things on the homepage is the bright blue "Donate" button this shows that is easy to do and that it is standing out as the colour blue is different with the red or white theme. The blue "Donate button is always on the right top side on every page so that it is easier to find the donate button. As well as the Shelter logo always being on the top left side of every page. Also they have a navigation bar to get to other sections of their website.

Finally, on the website they have many photos that take you to different sections of their website with different people of genders and ages being happy of how people have changed them. They have very clear and writing that people will be able to understand at most ages. Furthermore, they have big, bold key sentences for example, "The fight isn't over..." and "our work has helped millions of people" this is very eye catching for people when they see this on the homepage this tells you what they have done.

What do they do?

This is a very clear part of the homepage that explains what they are doing their main aim is to help people that are struggling to get homes. Below they have all the ways people can get in touch with them if you need any help. They also continue to have the red theme throughout. 

They have a link that will take you to their contact page if you need help as you can call or chat online or find local services. Calling the free helpline which is available all year round so no one is not forgotten about if they are in need of help. The contact us continues with he red theme.

Under the tab of what they do they show you that if you spend £1 it shows where it will go this is good as most people that donate to charities they don't know where all their money goes. Finally, they again have kept with the red colour theme and the blue theme which is the colour of the "donate" button this is good buy keeping the colour the same throughout and not using lots of different colours which could be confusing.

Mission Statement

This mission statement is very clear to represent what they do as a charity and change people. They have kept with that red colour again  that represents he danger of homelessness but the love of helping them. The word "safe" and "strive for change" represents that they want the homeless people to be able to change and have a safe home.

Extension - YouTube                                                                                                                       

On their YouTube they continue with the colour red which is represented on their website and indicating their symbolic code of colour to them.They have lots of mini videos that show people talking about how they have helped in the charity or what the charity is doing to help other people. They also have a videos of people's stories on how homelessness has effected them and how the shelter charity has helped them change for the better by giving them the change they wanted.These videos are very emotive on showing how how bad and upsetting being homeless can be and making you feel that you should donate as you could feel this way if you was in this situation that they are in.