Rubric: Digital PhotoStudent name: Sharon SynanType of evaluation (self or peer).

Category Strong Adequate WeakConcept Does an outstanding job of

communicating the concept.Does an adequate job communicating the concept.

Does a poor job communicating the concept.

Composition Photograph uses composition principles very effectively.

Photograph does a good job using composition principles.

Photograph does a poor job using composition principles.

Focus Focus is a perfect match with the concept of the shot.

Focus is an adequate match with the concept of the shot.

Focus is a poor match with the concept of the shot.

Technical Aspects

Shutter speed and aperture were perfectly chosen to match concept.

Shutter speed and aperture were adequately chosen to match concept.

Shutter speed and aperture were poorly chosen and do not match the concept.

Depth of Field

Excellent use of depth-of-field. Adequate use of depth-of-field. Poor use of depth-of-field.

Title/tags Title and tags were perfectly chosen and written to express the content and concept. Spelling and word choice are excellent with no mistakes.

Title and tags were adequately chosen and written to express the content and concept. Spelling and word choice are good with only minor errors.

Title and tags were poorly chosen and written to express the content and concept. Contains multiple spelling errors or wrong word choices.

Instructor evaluates shaded sectionSelf Critique Excellent self-assessment.

Written comments meet or exceed requirements.

Adequate self-assessment. Written comments meet requirements.

Poor self-assessment. Written comments do not meet requirements.

Peer Critique

Excellent peer assessment. Written comments meet or exceed requirements.

Adequate peer assessment. Written comments meet requirements.

Poor peer assessment. Written comments do not meet requirements.

Peer Comments

Peer comments exceed expectations.

Peer comments meet expectations. One or two comments might be missing.

Three or more peer comments were missing, incomplete or poorly written.

Title: Peaceful StreamsTags: The Base of the Falls, Gentle Waters, Streaming water

Total Points >89%(45-50 pts.)

80 – 89%(40 - 44 pts.)

<80%(<40 pts.)

Write a two paragraph summary in the comment section stating: how this photograph meets the requirements, and the value of this assignment to you.

Comments: I have chosen this photo for the scenic shot. I like this shot for several reasons. I purposely left the beginning of the stream dark because I wanted the dark to represent something foreboding and ominous. As the stream calms and begins to come closer the light gets brighter and the waters become more peaceful.

I especially like the front bush and the colorful foliage further back. I am sure the photo would be better if I could go back and get the shot this week with the leaves changing more vividly. I am pleased with the exposure and I like the shot as a whole. The value in this shot includes the ability to use the photo in a lesson on Georgia streams and water systems, sedimentation, and water falls in Georgia.

Autumn in the Windy City

Tags: vibrant colors, changing leaves, natureRubric: Digital PhotoStudent name: Sharon SynanType of evaluation (self or peer). Peer: Rebecca DearolphCategory Strong Adequate WeakConcept Does an outstanding job of

communicating the concept.Does an adequate job communicating the concept.

Does a poor job communicating the concept.

Composition Photograph uses composition principles very effectively.

Photograph does a good job using composition principles.

Photograph does a poor job using composition principles.

Focus Focus is a perfect match with the concept of the shot.

Focus is an adequate match with the concept of the shot.

Focus is a poor match with the concept of the shot.

Technical Aspects Shutter speed and aperture were perfectly chosen to match concept.

Shutter speed and aperture were adequately chosen to match concept.

Shutter speed and aperture were poorly chosen and do not match the concept.

Depth of Field Excellent use of depth-of-field. Adequate use of depth-of-field. Poor use of depth-of-field.

Title/tags Title and tags were perfectly chosen and written to express the content and concept. Spelling and word choice are excellent with no mistakes.

Title and tags were adequately chosen and written to express the content and concept. Spelling and word choice are good with only minor errors.

Title and tags were poorly chosen and written to express the content and concept. Contains multiple spelling errors or wrong word choices.

Instructor evaluates shaded sectionSelf Critique Excellent self-assessment. Written

comments meet or exceed requirements.

Adequate self-assessment. Written comments meet requirements.

Poor self-assessment. Written comments do not meet requirements.

Peer Critique Excellent peer assessment. Written comments meet or exceed requirements.

Adequate peer assessment. Written comments meet requirements.

Poor peer assessment. Written comments do not meet requirements.

Peer Comments Peer comments exceed expectations. Peer comments meet expectations. One or two comments might be missing.

Three or more peer comments were missing, incomplete or poorly written.

Total Points >89%(45-50 pts.)

80 – 89%(40 - 44 pts.)

87%

<80%(<40 pts.)

Rebecca,Your scenic shot shouts out color, color and more color. Truly a beautiful seasonal shot is represented in this photo. I especially like that you have managed to capture the movement of the wind in the shot in a way that adds to the idea without distracting or distorting the photo.

There is some type of white box or sign near the back left tree. The sign is out of focus and would probably be a good idea to photoshop that sign out. All in all this is a lovely photo and well taken.

Comments for other peersKimberly,

Your photo from Tallulah Gorge is beautiful the scene is captivating and the exposure is nice. I am reaching for suggestions to make it better.  Perhaps using the histogram to strengthen the green in the leaves would add a little pop and color to the overall photo.

Carol,

What a beautiful shot.  There are many things I like about this photo.  The depth of field is great and the composition is exciting and keeps the viewer staring at the photo.  Using photoshop to add to the shadow quality might darken the shadow lines of the trees in the background.  I would be interested in seeing if that would make the other colors richer.