SCRL Photography

Thanksgiving and Football Weekend

2010-11-21T16:32:00.003-05:00

Earth Science: Chillin in Class

2010-06-08T18:06:00.002-04:00

Good Shepherd: After School

2010-06-08T17:57:00.002-04:00

June Burn-out: Physics Finale

2010-06-08T14:33:00.001-04:00

"J" stands for...

2010-06-08T14:32:00.003-04:00

After-School

2010-06-04T07:30:00.005-04:00

Concrete Jungle

2010-06-04T07:22:00.004-04:00

Students vs. Staff

2010-04-25T21:47:00.004-04:00

Students won, so they tied the series 1-1. A rematch is inevitable. There are also some softball pics.

Blog's New Arrangement

2010-04-11T11:11:00.002-04:00

The blog now has a new layout, if you haven't noticed.

The instructions for blog use and how to use cameras have been separated from the blog posts and have been placed on separate pages listed above.

The blog entries will be treated as a gallery for student photos. The pages will be used for specific kinds of photos and for laying out instructions and such.

Leave a message or comment in the guestbook page if you'd like.

Manhattan in the Fall.

2010-03-14T18:41:00.004-04:00

Students at Work...

2010-03-14T18:27:00.006-04:00

Fresh Photos:

2010-02-22T16:44:00.001-05:00

Isaiah's Photos

2010-02-08T16:05:00.008-05:00

Photography Spring 2010!

2010-02-02T18:37:00.002-05:00

Photography will start up again starting Monday February 8, 2010.

See Mr. Lee or Ms. Saldana for details. Cameras are not required, however they are recommended.

If you have a camera, bring them to school, we will notify the deans to allow their admission for after-school use.

Sepia Central Park, NYC

2010-01-24T18:12:00.006-05:00

CNN: Nature Put on a Dazzling Fall Show

2009-11-08T23:40:00.002-05:00

CNN Published a photographic tribute to autumn. I thought it was a neat looking display of photography.

Sometimes in photography you have to give nature its due credit. These wouldn't be as meaningful as photographs if it were all monotone green and brown. Having the autumn season change the leaves into a collage of multiple colors makes for a more interesting and dazzling display.

Enjoy!

Dog: Too Cute

2009-11-08T10:05:00.004-05:00

BBC: Brooklyn and Hip-Hop

2009-10-18T21:12:00.004-04:00

The BBC has released another audio slide show about Brooklyn's influence on Hip-Hop.

It makes you wonder, why does the BBC publish this instead of New York or American media? What does the BBC know about inner city American gang rivalries?! Apparently more than your typical American media network.

I just thought it was an interesting description of the social environmental influences that exist in shaping people's lives. Not many people think about how the culture of hip-hop has shaped modern society here in America but also overseas.

Enjoy!

Celebrating the Decades...

2009-10-01T18:55:00.004-04:00

BBC: Autumn's Beauty

2009-09-24T06:30:00.002-04:00

The BBC has another audio slide show that illustrate the beauty of autumn.

Take a look at these compositions and check out how the photographers frame their photos with colorful scenery and how the colors sort of jump out at you when looking at a distance.

The narrator is not necessarily referring to summer in the United States, he's probably talking about summer in the UK, so if you get confused about why the summer was "mediocre" that's why.

Enjoy!

BBC: Are we alone in the universe?

2009-09-11T05:37:00.005-04:00

The BBC has a new slide show of images taken from the revamped Hubble Telescope in Earth orbit.

Check out these amazing pictures of blown up stars, galaxies, panoramic views of stars and galaxies, and even a planet. Sort of makes you wonder if we're alone in the universe since we are just a single planet in the Milky Way galaxy and there are thousands of other galaxies out there... Actually, it seems sort of foolish, arrogant, and pretentious to think that we are alone in the universe.

These sorts of telescopic images are vastly different from any camera that you'll ever encounter since these require several reflective surfaces (concave mirrors) to bounce and magnify very distant images.

Some lenses do exist that utilize this principle, but they're really not worth the money nor are they too practical.

Enjoy!

National Geographic

2009-09-08T18:35:00.005-04:00

Some of the most awe-inspiring pictures have come from publications such as National Geographic.

Check out their photography section and see what we've discussed in their photographs.

What kind of lens were they probably using?
How did they set up their composition?
Did they use the rule of thirds?
Did they frame their shot using the environment?
How did they use the lighting in the environment to enhance the effect of their pictures?
What sort of shutter speed would be required for the picture?

Some questions to ponder as you look through some of their pictures. :)

They also provide a site for tips on taking pictures. Make use of their suggestions and incorporate the best practices into your own.

BBC: Capturing the 19th Century in Pictures

2009-08-04T17:06:00.003-04:00

The BBC released a pretty neat slide show of some pictures of the 19th century. They illustrate the changing technology and the changing times in their negatives and their pictures.

Take a look and see for yourselves at this quick glimpse into the history of photography and the history of the 19th century. Take note of the types of pictures, the types of poses, and what you end up with in your picture.

Enjoy and good shooting!

Lenses, Lenses, and more Lenses!!

2009-07-23T20:08:00.020-04:00

So there's a lens for every occasion. Most point and shoot cameras are equipped for general purpose shooting. They also have specified settings where they use the same lens to optimize the picture quality under different conditions (adjusting aperture, adjusting shutter speed, adjusting ISO settings).

Being that I have a limited budget for these things, I have only been able to acquire 4 of the 6 lens types for my Canon EOS DSLR camera.

With more complex camera systems, utilizing different lenses can optimize picture quality under situations that a typical point and shoot camera could not. Here are prominent examples of lens types:

Lens Type:	Advantages:	Disadvantages:
General purpose:	Cheaper, versatile, small, lightweight.	Limited zoom, limited macro, limited field of view.
Macro lens:	Close-up pictures, enclosed design.	$$$, heavy, narrow depth of field.
Telephoto lens:	Distance shooting, non-invasive.	Bigger, heavier, only for distant objects.
Wide angle lenses:	Versatile, broader field of view, good macro shooting.	Not for distant objects, $$$, can be light sensitive.
Fish-eye lens:	Broad field of view, neat visual effects.	Not worth the money, rarely used, light sensitive.
Tilt-shift lens:	Neat visual effects (perception).	Not worth your money, lots to learn, larger and heavier.

Some of these lenses have certain abilities. Many of these abilities are meant to improve the ease of taking difficult pictures as well as reduce the amount of time necessary to prepare taking these pictures. The more abilities that a lens has, the more expensive it is. If a lens offers IS, AF, and has USM, chances are, it'll be very expensive (more expensive than the camera itself).

Here are some of the "abilities" by their abbreviations:

Ability:	Abbreviation:	Meaning:
DSLR:	Digital single lens reflex	Camera type.
EOS:	Electro-optical system.	Canon's DSLR camera series.
USM:	Ultrasonic motor	Enables the lens to quickly and silently focus on an object. A name brand for auto focus lenses.
AF:	Auto-focus	Enables the camera to adjust the lenses using motors to focus on an object.
IS:	Image stabilization	Enables the lens to optically compensate for vibrations from your hands.
EF-S:	Electro-focus and short back focus	Lens mount frequently used on Canon EOS DSLR systems to attach the lens to the camera body.

Check for understanding:
If I were interested in taking pictures of an elusive animal in the wild, what sort of lens would I require? Why would I use that particular lens?

If I were interested in taking pictures of a vast landscape, what sort of lens would I require? Why would I use that particular lens?

CNN: Obama Speech at NAACP

2009-07-17T08:39:00.001-04:00

Listen to Obama's speech!

A Day at the Museum

2009-07-15T19:24:00.009-04:00

CNN: Young Americans

2009-07-04T00:05:00.003-04:00

I found this online at the CNN website about Young Americans and how they feel about their country. I thought it was a pretty cool idea that the artist had her subjects use the American flag in a manner that embodies their personal feelings about being an American.

Listen to each person's testimony and learn something about how others perceive their life experience in America.

Enjoy! And Happy 4th of July Everyone!

Teachers Jumping Rope... Weird...

2009-06-27T21:55:00.008-04:00

new [n old] pix coming soon

2009-06-23T16:49:00.001-04:00

more pix from me coming soon...i need a new camera mine is kinda suckish =/

Trip to the Millenium

2009-06-03T16:04:00.007-04:00

Dennis's Pics...

2009-05-29T17:02:00.003-04:00

Photo Journalism: The BBC

2009-05-28T10:44:00.008-04:00

The BBC or the British Broadcasting Corporation publishes pictures from their readers on their website.

One of the guidelines for submission to this website is to follow a "theme of the week." To get an idea of what themes they've used in the past check out their prior examples:

For additional information on submitting your pictures to the BBC, go here for guidelines. The links for additional information can be found at the bottom of that page.

You will be able to submit a range of different pictures if you'd like however you must follow these school guidelines as well:

If your pictures contain other students, they must submit written CONSENT forms to release their pictures for public view in an online publication.
Your picture submissions should be reviewed by another instructor prior to submission (Kowolik, Lee, or Saldana).
Failure to follow these guidelines compromises your participation in this afterschool program.

Latchmie's Pictures!

2009-05-27T16:43:00.006-04:00

Bx Pics.

2009-05-20T20:16:00.007-04:00

Fun day 5/20/09

2009-05-20T19:45:00.007-04:00

5 points =) Graffiti

2009-05-07T20:04:00.017-04:00




















































	thunderbird

inside a studio




from da train window

bye bye

Photography Competition!!

2009-05-07T19:40:00.000-04:00

		New International Photo Competition

A call to youth photographers!

Adobe Youth Voices (AYV), a global youth media initiative, and the nonproft What Kids Kids Can Do, Inc. are delighted to announce our first-ever international photo competition.

When written in Chinese or Japanese, the word "crisis" is composed of two characters--one represents crisis or danger, and the other represents hope or opportunity. We have taken this as inspiration for our groundbreaking competition. “Crisis and Hope” offers an exciting opportunity for youth around the world to express themselves through photographs--and make their voices heard--on both what is challenging and what gives hope in today’s difficult world.

Winning photographs will be showcased online, in a traveling exhibit, and in a book.

The contest is open to all young people--anywhere in the world--between the ages of 12 and 19.

The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2009. Winners--as many as 30--will be announced by August 31, 2009.

Click here for AYV International Photo Competition website.

Join us! And please help us spread the word by forwarding this message to friends, colleagues, networks, and organizations that would find it of interest.

To learn more about the competition and submission guidelines, visit
http://www.wkcd.org/AYV_Photo_Competition/index.html

Questions? Please write us at info@whatkidscando.org.

Many thanks.

WKCD (www.whatkidscando.org) brings youth voices to bear on important issues in our schools and society. Adobe Youth Voices (www.adobe.com) is the Adobe Foundation’s global philanthropic initiative that empowers youth from underserved communities worldwide to comment on their world and take action using multimedia and digital tools.

Neighborhoods

2009-05-06T15:37:00.004-04:00

Sepia: Vintage Photography

2009-04-09T20:04:00.003-04:00

All the Small Things...

2009-03-31T19:05:00.005-04:00

The Hood, Part 2

2009-03-29T20:56:00.021-04:00

Our Favorite Teachers ;)

2009-03-29T20:40:00.009-04:00

Graffiti Hall of Fame

2009-03-29T18:11:00.008-04:00

The kewlll crewww in scrl ( includin jose n naty)

2009-03-25T16:45:00.005-04:00

The Hood

2009-03-19T19:06:00.009-04:00

Scanning

2009-03-19T19:05:00.002-04:00

"Class Acts"

2009-03-19T18:50:00.004-04:00

Shabazz Debut

2009-03-12T19:03:00.004-04:00

Krystal =]

2009-03-12T15:46:00.005-04:00

Project Ramon by Andy

2009-03-06T20:59:00.005-05:00

Teacher Photos! : BTW Who Took These??

2009-03-05T19:12:00.003-05:00

Stacy's Photos!!

2009-03-05T18:54:00.007-05:00

School Photos!!

2009-03-05T18:25:00.004-05:00

Multiple Shots in Succession

2009-03-02T16:14:00.005-05:00

Here's an example of what's called time-lapse photography. This means that the camera will take pictures at set intervals of time. Sometimes you can get a rapid succession of photos (3 pictures per second), or you can create the illusion that a time consuming process is occurring quickly (take 1 picture every hour). So a melting glacier could be viewed in minutes rather than months.

Test your understanding:
Can you think of another slow-moving or slow event that you could use time-lapse photography for?

Around the House

2009-03-02T15:17:00.019-05:00

the cuatro

10 string guitar

originated in puerto rico

This one's for English...

2009-02-26T18:52:00.004-05:00

To get an enlarged photo, click on the images below. The images are HIGH RESOLUTION so they will be quite large. When you click the photos, open them in new windows or tabs by holding shift or control as you left click on them. This will keep you on the blog website. Enjoy.

Día de dos camaras...

2009-02-26T18:17:00.015-05:00

Jessica's Photos 2

2009-02-16T22:11:00.007-05:00

Jessica's Photos

2009-02-16T20:59:00.009-05:00

Mas photos de nuestra escuela...

2009-02-14T16:01:00.011-05:00

The Many Faces of Dennis...

2009-02-12T20:33:00.008-05:00

To view the larger version of these photos, right click on them and open them in a new window or tab. The photos are high resolution so they'll be pretty big. Enjoy.

Photos by Krystal.

Happy Valentine's Day??

2009-02-12T19:32:00.014-05:00

The pic of roses was taken by Krystal. The rest are Mr. Lee's. :)

Natalya's photos

2009-02-12T16:29:00.011-05:00

Krystal's Photos

2009-02-12T16:21:00.013-05:00

REGENTS!!

2009-01-31T16:02:00.004-05:00

Our School Mascots!

2009-01-28T19:31:00.007-05:00

Andy's Photo

2009-01-24T21:08:00.003-05:00

Even More School Pics...

2009-01-22T18:46:00.014-05:00

Andy's Photos!!

2009-01-22T16:34:00.007-05:00

More School Pics...

2009-01-15T17:53:00.013-05:00

The photos below will be miniaturized so to get a larger photo, right click on the mini-photo and open the pictures in a new window or tab. This is to keep you from drifting from the page to view photos.

First Photos...

2009-01-11T10:44:00.011-05:00

Here are some of Mr. Lee's pics of the school we know and love. Enjoy! Keep in mind, photos will be miniaturized so to get a larger photo, right click on the mini-photo and open the pictures in a new window or tab. This is to keep you from drifting from the page to view photos.

Other slide shows have been added to the side bar on the right. To view the larger version of the photos, simply click on the slides, keep in mind though that clicking on the photos will lead you to a separate page.