Anthropology Studio

I was back in the Anthropology Studio on Monday. I like how this shows the whole ridiculousness of studio photography. 
I was going for the whole "shroud of Turin" look here. 
Yeah shadows. 
I like how distorted Jason's body looks behind the screen. 

Anthropology Studio

My Anthropology and Photography class took portraits today in the Anthropology studio in Gladfelter Hall. These photographs are my favorite from the ones that I took. 

I had a few photographs with Jason's head completely in the magnifying glass but I choice this one because of his expression.   
I like how I took this photograph, cropping out his mouth, because the best part of the image is his eyes. 

Photos on Friday

I took these photographs on Friday from 11 am to noon. It was a class assignment. 

This toolbox was in the PGW mechanic shop between 9th and 8th on Berks Street. I love that it has a Bible verse in it. I wish the lights didn't have such harsh reflections on it. 
This was above the desk in the shop. 
This is one of my favorite photographs from the hour. Jim pulled out his pocket watch. When he saw me photographing it he started mugging for the camera a bit, but I like this one. I think this was before any superior mugging happened. 
I saw this near the cookie truck by the Student Center. I used as low of an aperture as I could.
This is in Alter Hall, or the Fox School of Business. This was taken in one photograph. I preset my camera and pretended to be watching the TV. This is from the hip. I was trying to say something about the pace of the business world but I don't know if it's clear. 
I like the light here. I had to make sure there weren't trees coming out of his head when I took the photo. 
I was trying to show that I where I was with only a small detail. I was manually focusing. I wish that I would have made the "motorcycle parking" letters just the slightest bit sharper. 

Bocce Ball

Bocce Ball is a sport. It is an ancient game that's most popular in Italy. The Italian Club at Temple got a group of players together yesterday, Wednesday September 30th on the lawn next to the Tyler building (across from SCAT).  

The most beautiful Bocce set. The larger balls are thrown at the smaller ball. It was hard to avoid my reflection. I'm in there a little bit. 
They are determining who's ball (larger throwing ball) got closest to the target (smaller ball). Whoever is closest wins the round. This feels a little to far away I think. 

My attempt at a self portrait. 
I like the shadow in the shot. I wish I had used shallower focus. 
The winning ball. 
This shot is more informational than anything. It shows how the game is played. 
Players deliberate  who is the winner of the match after all of the balls have been thrown. It looks like red took this round.  Although I cut off their torsos and heads I still like this shot. The lighting is nice and I think it still gets the point across. 

Library

I took these pictures today in the library on Temple's campus. I was playing with lines. 

I chased this man down after I took the shot to tell him I took his photo and ask for his name. He was seemed offended that I took his photo and didn't want to me have his name. 

I like lines and reflections... 
Reflections and leading lines. 

Maybe it's boring, but I wonder what it would go for in a posh art gallery in NYC.

Rap on Campus

This is Ben Lagos. He is a senior Latin American studies major. I saw him watching the rap group on campus at the bell tower today. I like the shot but wish I had more of his features. I took it from this angle to get his tattoo in. 

Unusual Portrait

This is an attempt at an "unusual portrait" or one that "goes against all conventional portraiture." 

This is Brian Pasquariello. He is a last semester senior in Sociology. He was sitting on the heater in Anderson hall. I met him before one of my classes and thought his tattoo and book was portrait enough. 

Four Square

This past Sunday (September 13th) I ran into a group playing four square on Temple Campus by the bell tower. They asked me to join so my fiance' and I did (although I ended up photo ninja-ing instead of actually playing). Diane, the organizer of the event said that she is going to try to have the group meet every Sunday afternoon, so it's a good time if you'd like to play.

This is my best try at four square triangle composition. I like the action... you might think that four square wouldn't be a ruthless sport, but I learned that it has it's moments. 

This is Diane. She coordinated the event through a Facebook group she made for four square at Temple. I'm glad the ball is stopped but wish I hadn't chopped off her unsuspecting fingers on her one hand. 

I don't think he was playing foursquare, but I like the whole musician in the grass thing. 

I don't know his name but would recognize him anywhere. I love the light and the depth of field here. 

Temple

These photographs were taken on Friday, September 11. They were all shot near Anderson Hall. It was a rainy day, as well as a somber one. 

 Although the man in the background is not in focus I am hoping that the reflection of the caution tape in the water and the bubbles are enough to draw viewers into the back. 

Taking a moment to lean on the wall, I think a nice mood is created. I am a sucker for fog.

I think a bunch of rules have been broken, but the light on the fog is enough for me to enjoy the dramatic effect.