This Week’s Focus Assignment: ISO and Focal Length

ISO: What is it? Why is it important? In What situations would  you want a higher ISO number? In what situation would you want the lowest ISO number? What happens if it is set too high? Why is it important to check your ISO settings before taking pictures?

http://digital-photography-school.com/iso-settings

Focal Length: What is it, why is it important. What is it measured in? What is a fixed focal length lens? How does it affect the way my picture looks?

http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/key=focal+length

300 words combined, due into my drop box before November, 13th, 2009

filename: firstname_lastname_focus_9.doc

This Week’s Photo Challenge: Get Close!

Using a macro lens or fixed focal length lens, you will get to the heart of the matter. Focus on one thing and one thing only! Make the viewer experience an intimate moment, keep it nice and simple, and get close!

filename: firstname_lastname_photochallenge_getclose.jpg

This assignment is due into my drop box and posted to your flickr account on or before November 13th, 2009.