I took the shots from my backyard,  a lot of interference with trees.  I used the bulb setting iso 100, f/4.5

Rick Sandler: Photojournalism Exercise

Angry residents demand immediate reforms from the lackeys on the city council.  Violence is threatened unless demands are met.  Undercover police officer surreptitiously records the meeting disguised as a photography instructor.

Rick Sandler: Photojournalism

 Australian Shepherd Herding Trials and Dog Show

These photos were taken at an Australian shepherd herding trials and dog show, hosted by Fido's farm, near Yelm.  The dogs, which are commonly called Aussie's, are very attractive, energetic and intelligent.  They are capable of learning as many as 120 commands, which can be given by word, whistle or hand gesture. 

Rankin, a three year old pointed ear border collie, was the dog of choice for Chris Soderstrom, owner of Fido's Farm.  She used Rankin to herd sheep into a chute so they could be released in groups of threes into the herding trials area.  Watching Chris work with Rankin was amazing.  It was as if they were in telepathic communication.  When asked how she rewarded Rankin for his work, she replied "The only reward that Rankin needed was to be with her and work the sheep."

The trails area was surrounded by a tall gate and several fences.  As a result it was difficult to get good shots of the herders in action.  What was needed was a 600mm lens and a ladder. Neither of which I had.  Given the situation, I concentrated on Rankin, who created a story of his own.  

Rankin, a three year old pointed ear border collie brings in the sheep on command from Chris Soderstrom, owner of Fido's Farm.

Chris Soderstrom opens the gate as Rankin herds the sheep to the pen.

Rankin forms up the sheep before driving them into the chute.  Notice Rankin's level of attention.

Rankin confronts an unruly sheep.

Chris Soderstrom opens the exit gate of the chute, allowing three sheep to enter the trials area.

A contestant herds sheep with his Australian shepherd.  A well-trained dog uses minimal effort to herd the sheep.

Spectators at the concurrent Australian shepherd dog show watch the action.

Contestants work their Aussie's for the judge.

Michelle - A week in my life with "THE RING" .... dun dut dunnnn...

 

1/50s at f/4.0 ISO 800

focal length 50 mm

with external flash

1/50s at f/3.2 ISO 800

focal length 50 mm

with external flash

When he has to have a bath or medication he knows and will either run and hid or cling to me. I just love his whiskers. They are supper long and look even longer with his head shaved. He actually looks like a pin head since the rest of his hair is pretty fluffy. Would have included that but I already have too many pictures.

1/100s at f/11.0 ISO 800

Focal Length 50 mm

with external flash

I wear gloves when I put on the topical medication so I don't catch it. Its just a fungal cream but he's had the medication put on so many times he knows what the gloves mean and runs for the hills when he sees me putting them on or starts shaking.

1/50s at f/3.2 ISO 800

Focal Length 50 mm

with external flash

1/800s at f/5.6 ISO 800

Focal Length 50 mm

with external flash

Don't let him fool you. He looks so easy to bath. Usually, he isn't bad to bath but turns out he doesn't like to be bathed repeatedly for the camera. ahhaha I was probably more wet than him in the end. And NO I am not bathing my cat in bleach. I figure it might look like that from the photos its just medicated shampoo. The description below explains.

1/800 s at f/5.6 ISO 800

Focal Length 50 mm

with external flash

I realized from this photo that its not to hard to compose the shot when not looking. There was a nice reflection from the lens so I could see where I was cropping. 

1/50s at f/1.8 ISO 800

Focal Length 50 mm

with external flash

The paws of my second cat, who carried in the spores for my other cat to catch it a the second time. Other than the ringworm, Boots has been great company for Sylvester. 

1/800s at f/5.6 ISO 800

Focal Length 50 mm

with external flash

1/800s at f/5.6 ISO 800

Focal Length 50 mm

with external flash

At first, I had a hard time trying to decide what to shot. I was going to go downtown and work on my sneaky skills (since they need work). When I read the description for the assignment and the part about how to shoot something you are passionate about, I decided to shoot my cat.

Well the thing is I am attached to my little turkey (Sylvester). When I found him over a year ago, he was starving and ran out of the woods one night when visiting my parents. At first, it scarred the beeep out of me, having something run at you at night and not being able to see it. Well he came running out of the woods and hopped right in my trunk and looked at me and meowed. I felt really bad cause he looked so sickly. I kept taking him out of my trunk because I wasn't sure if I wanted a cat. He kept hopping back inside. This went on and off 3xs till he moved to the main part of the car, so I caved in and went inside and feed the little guy. That's when I could see him better and realize how sick he was. I could almost wrap my hands around his belly and he was missing hair eight different places. At the time, I didn't know much about ring worm and didn't realize that's why he was missing hair. So when I found him around June of 2011, I took him to the vet to get the little guy healthy. From June to around Oct. ish I had to continually take him to the vet for treatment and give him medication. Even though, it was costly, the thing that bothered me the most was the cleaning process. Getting rid of the sores isn't enough. You really have to bleach everything because they can get it through spores and since he has a week immune system he's even more prone. The spores can live in carpets and what not up to a year. The only way to kill them is by bleaching everything and not just once several times during and once after it has disappeared. Of course, I am just going off what the vet told me. So I did alot of bleaching, probably too much during that time. I was so happy and relieved when it finally went away. A little over half a year went by and ringworm free. I am often gone and coming in and out of my place and Sylvester seemed very lonely. He was always wanting attention to the point where I wouldn't get to have a full nights sleep cause he would be pawing at the door all night trying to get in and if I let him in I would get a friendly paw in the face about every hour to wake up and play. Don't get me wrong he's a really cool cat who likes to play fetch with lots of personality but also very needy. So I decided to get him a friend recently. I got my second cat, Boots, from the shelter. The women insisted that I take a cat who already had ringworm. Boots, my second cat, just recently got over it before picky him up. I wouldn't have picked out a cat that had it but the women insisted that once a cat gets it they can't get it again. Turns out that's wrong!!! It depends on the cat and every cat is different, how strong their immune system is a better indicator. So hear we go again. I have been dealing with this again for almost a month now. I am defaintly doing things differently. This time he gets oral and topical medication (which he had last time) but he also gets baths with medication in it. He normally is a very handsome kitty with all his fluffy hair but his head is shaved low this time so I can see the sores and make sure I am getting it all. The chemical mask isn't actually for looks and I didn't buy it for the photos. I actually bought it recently for when I am bleaching. The thing is I have a few health conditions. Nothing life threatening. But I have been getting chest pains on a daily biases for some time (almost a year) and I believe the bleaching is aggravating my chest pains. I had a hard time narrowing down the photos to 5 because I felt like it didn't tell the whole story. I thought about taking out the photos of the paws but I felt like it was necessary since those are my other cat who carried in the spores.


SUMMARY: (for those of you who don't like to read) This is a story about the love for my cat and the process I have been doing on and off of bleaching and medicating for 6 months. I really felt like it was necessary to have the self portraits with the mask at the beginning and end because for me it represents that so far there is no end its a cycle (so far at least). And no the mask isn't for looks. I get chest pains daily and the bleach either causes it or aggravates the pains. I just got the mask so hopefully it helps me out.

Melanie - Photojournalism - passion

This probably doesn't work as photojournalism, but I have passion for my three cats and for movies.  This was all I could think of.   ISO 100, f4.2, 1/60sec, 30mm.

Melanie - Passion - Photojournalism

ISO 100, f4, 1/60sec., 25mm  These ladies were good sports and allowed me to take their photo with no makeup and in swimming suits, now that is love!  Ha!  I attend aqua aerobic classes with these wonderful ladies, so it seemed like the perfect subject for the photojournalism photo.

Photojournalism Style: "The Serious Business of Garden Touring"

Vashon Island Garden Tour.  I attempted to capture the quiet intensity and thoughtfulness of my fellow garden-goers as they gawked at, carefully studied or otherwise took in five magnificent residential gardens.  Photographing people is not something I do regularly, and again found it to be a challenge to capture any evocative moments.  *Please note that I did not get individual permission to publish the photos.

Documentary style - "SCHOOL'S OUT!"

The thing I'm most passionate about this week is summer vacation!  I originally intended to focus on the whole last day of school, mostly from the adult perspective with shots of the staff party afterwards etc, but had soooooo many great shots of the kids I decided to change my focus.  When I couldn't narrow down my photo pics to just five though, I then decided to focus on that transition point right as school ends and summer vacation begins.  Even so I ended up with 6 photos.  Oh well.  I call this, "12:05 to 12:15"   Enjoy.  I know I am :)

Melanie - Passion for family history

This was taken raw, ISO 100, f4.5, 1/60sec, 38mm, remote shutter release. macro lens, reflector, and a tripod.  I have been working on a family tree, so this inspired me.  The typewritter was my mom's and I learned to type on it.  The pocket watch belonged to my husband's grandfather, the jewlery belonged to my mom.  Various old photos have my mom, grandmother, other relatives, and even me next to the typewriter.  Taking photos goes hand in hand with family history.

Photojournalism - class exercise

I was following the victor leaving the room, but thinking "where's the shot?" when I heard a "spectator" call out "Girl Power!" and realized "THAT's the shot!"  So I whipped around to see the loser with his head down.  Missed that shot, but got one of his sad face lifted up.  Sorry about the graininess - I was shooting in a high ISO and was having focus issues.  That was a fun exercise though!

Air Show

Photojournalism

Defeat!  This is the only useable shot I got and I had to crop it severely to make it work at all.  Next time I would elbow my way in more...

Macro In-Class Exercise

I have to agree with Melanie, the pencils with the salt water fizz offered opportunities for some neat shots.   This was taken with the macro setting of my 28-90mm, ISO 800, f/16 and 1/50 sec.

Melanie - arrest

I almost captured the arrest.  It is a little on the blurry side because I got Gail's hand and Sarah in focus.  I shot off prematurally on the arrest.  Maybe if Dave were in uniform you might be able to tell that that is the direction it is going down.  If I had moved to the left away from Sarah, moved in, then taken the shot again so that an arrest is more obvious.  Better luck next time!  Oh, maybe there won't be a next time, I just got fired!

Melanie - photo journalism

I liked this scene because I have all three panel members and an audience member, but again, not the shot that counts.

Melanie - Class in Photojournalism

I liked the pointing and animation in the audience.

Melanie - Macro class photo



I liked this shot of the colored pencils the best.

Brew

Peony

D300, ISO 1000, 1/800 @ f14

Fridge - Close Up

Frozen HamHock

D300, ISO 1000, 1/160 @ f3.2

Matt -- Closeup

This is a fading poppy. I don't have a macro lens or a working tripod, and it was breezy out there, but at least I like the color here.


Not a fridge shot, but an oven.

The moral of the story: poke holes in an eggplant before baking it.