Title: Made in the Shade
Tags: leaf, shadow, light
Reflection: I selected this photograph for Project 5. It meets the requirements for this assignment in that the focus is the shadow created by the leaf above this one and the sunlight which caused the effect. I feel that macro was the best mode for this shot as it allowed me to really zoom in on the leaf and blur out the leaves in the background. I also feel that I chose a nice angle so that the leaf was placed on a diagonal to add interest. I would not change anything if retaking this shot.
I really valued this assignment because it made me think outside the box. I had to focus on light and shadows rather than objects. This was new for me. Now, I find myself looking at all of the shadows I see around me everywhere I go! I now focus more on details I would have previously overlooked. Hopefully, this new outlook on the world will help me to capture many wonderful photographs in the future.
I could use photos such as this to teach science concepts to my kindergarten students. The Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) specify that students should learn about the sun and how it supplies light and heat to Earth. Shadows are a natural extension to teach students about cause and effect. When objects block light, they create shadows. Photos which show shadows and light would be nice tools to use for such lessons.
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