Here is the finished project side-by-side with the original of Alfalfa.

This is the project about halfway through...

This is the original photo of Elissa that I edited down.

For this photo I really enjoy the WRONG WAY sign with all of the beer. I think of it almost as subliminal messaging, not that I have anything against beer. I think this picture would have been better if I could have gotten the delivery flatbed in the picture, because this is barely have the alcohol being loaded into Milano's basement.

I did my best to edit around the cases so that they were brighter and not so much in shadow. You can see the spots where I failed to stay completely in line with the boxes, but for my first attempt I don't think it's too bad.

With this picture I'm try to encapsulate the view of the surrounding area around Duquesne that hasn't changed (ie, Mellon Arena) since I got to school. So much construction has been going on in the area that I believe this is one of the few unchanged views. I like how the construction saw (I think?) cuts part of the picture off because I think he highlights the idea that the area is in a state of change.

I think this picture emphasizes the road of college for many students. It's a long path that fades to almost invisibility in the end. Also, it helps that the flags are Duquesne's colors and representing the school. Aside from the symbolic message of the picture, I really enjoy the geometry of the picture. It's very angular with the rigid lamp posts and outline of the glads, as well as the skywalk above them with it's arching metal support.

With this picture I tried to emphasize the construction and the developmental progress in the background with all of the "stop", "don't do this", "don't go that way" signs in the foreground such as the red light, ONE WAY, and No Left Turn signs.

Potrait Photos Revamped

I had the opportunity to meet up with one of my best friends yesterday on one of the middle-of-nowhere stretches of 76. We pulled over to the side and went hiking up in the endless hills surrounding the high way. It was a much more comfortable experience because I felt more comfortable with positioning him (and he was a more willing subject), and my favorite photos were the ones that weren't planned. Here are my favorite results...