Art Wolfe

Can You See the Pride In the Panther 
As he grows in splendor and grace 
Topling obstacles placed in the way, 
of the progression of his race. 

Can You See the Pride In the Panther 
as she nurtures her young all alone 
The seed must grow regardless 
of the fact that it is planted in stone. 

Can You See the Pride In the Panthers 
as they unify as one. 
The flower blooms with brilliance, 
and outshines the rays of the sun.

A young heart with an old soul 
How can there be peace? 
How can I be in the depths of solitude 
When there are two inside of me? 
This duo in me causes the perfect opportunity 
To learn and live twice as fast 
As those who accept simplicity...

William Henry Jackson

I once read a story about a picture of Mt. St. Helen. In the story, the photography died taking the pictures of the mountain erupting. He knew he was going to die so he took as many pictures as he could. He then preserved the  pictures by shielding them with his body and protecting them from the ash. I like this picture because it reminded me of that story. He did us all a service by providing the pictures of the mountain erupting.

Tension Photos

For my tension pictures, I took most of them of Ms. Canales and my friend Marcos playing the guitar. I don't know why but I like pictures of people when they are playing a guitar. It's like in that moment they are creating art and art is amazing no matter what it is. I like the one of Marcos when he is head banging and his head is all blurry. I should have taken more of Ashley, she is my homie for life!

Raymond Thompson

http://www.raymondthompsonjr.com/2535393-video#6

This video reminded me of a princess. The girl is getting ready for something and she is going all out.  She goes and talks to little kids about something. It reminded me of a girl who hardly has to try to look great. This particular girl is also smart and wonderful at everything she does! I wonder if she thinks of herself as a princess or maybe a queen? They have a lot of responsibilities to handle while at the same time being the best looking girl in the land. The world will never know.

To Raymond,
      What made you want to join photography?

Cat and Mouse

For the cat and mouse project i walked around ms. canales' class taking pictures of ashley.
she was on the floor posing like a ninja or something.
i just kept taking pictures of her.
shes my homie. homie for life.

gwenn dubourthoumieu

This picture reminds me of myself when i first started learning how to play guitar.
The reason it reminds me of myself is because of how happy he looks.
When I would get the tabs right I was always proud of myself.
I used to facetime this girl, I would play my guitar to her and she would tell me i was good even though i knew i wasn't.
I really miss that. Us.