Cuong Dieu

Advance Photography Studio (AD530) course at NYCCT/CUNY

Sunday, September 24, 2006

Berenice Abbott "changing New york"


This image is well defined the beauty of downtown New York at that time. I saw tall buildings and U.S treasury in this photograph. It reminded me the economic strength in the financial district. It’s very modern and unbelievable skyscrapers which represents our city is the most wealthy in the world.

Sunday, September 17, 2006

Martini glass_backLight


I love this image because of the crystal of martini glass. The quality of light is so vibrate behind the object. Therefore, it creates a halo effect which the black outline covers round the shape of the glass (black stroke). Another interested effect is the transparency of the water and glass. This image has a maximum contrast between the subject and its background.

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photography: vital forms\Horizontal

This image is extremely contrasted with the background. I really love the counter shape of her face and half body. It's completely monochrome back and white color. The light source is behind the figure, so that it creates a silhouetted effect. The intensity of the light is strong. I really like this image

Saturday, September 09, 2006

Nicholas Eveleigh_Still Life


This high quality and extreme close up photograph is a very successful composition for production. The image is very high contrast between the light and dark tones. The subject's sharpening is well composed. Also I love the refection of light on a pill's surface. It made an illusion like a crystal gel object. The camera position is set to at the center of the subject. So, the composition is a symmetrical balance. Therefore, the visual weight in this photograph is very eye pleasing. The color is a very simple consist of duo tones.

My Recent Photograph



This photograph was recorded during a south ferry trip to Staten Island. I love this image because of the color, subject and quality of light. The color is kind of cool and vivid on her dress. The vibrancy of the summer colors like blue, yellow and green is really drawn my attention in this composition. The subject is very iconic of a happy and exciting tourist to New York City. A diffuse day light strikes on the subject, and it makes the photography to reveal all the texture on her face and clothe.