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An introduction to the kinds of things/techniques you find visually appealing: I enjoy close up macro shots, especially at angles that wouldn't typically be used. I also like photos that really put colour to good use, whether in contrast, as a gradient, or by having a nice blend. Other things I find appealing include the use of different perspectives and the really swirly/sparkly subjects.

What kinds of things influence your perspective: My perspective is greatly influenced by the amount of emotion conveyed by a photograph, and how effortless it seems to have gotten the point across. A picture that's simple yet thoughtful can immediately spring a story into my mind, whereas a more complex photo -- albeit taken with the same thoughtfulness -- seems to already contain a story in itself, and doesn't need me to fill in my own blanks.

Describe a particular image that sticks with you in your mind. What makes it memorable? I recently saw a macro photo of a crystalline snowflake ornament sprinkled with glitter on a very opaque black background. I was very drawn to it because, though the primary colours were black and white, the flakes of glitter threw around many, many other colours, reflecting its surrounding, which the viewer cannot see. It had almost a magical feel to it because I think I still affiliate snow with christmas, and the sparkling gold, silver, green, and red also really reflected the holidays.

What do you hope to learn/understand/experience in this course? I'm really excited to work with film and to experience being in a darkroom. I'm also looking forward to being able to see other people's work, and to have an excuse to take more pictures.