Edge of the Earth located in Mount Hood, USA by Zack Schnepf.
This photograph was done with a 10 second timer. In this picture, Zack did a great job using space. There is a good amount of positive and negative. The clouds that are below him that stretch from the mountain he's standing on to the mountain across from him give us the sense that if he falls, he'll fall into nothing. He used all of his settings correctly to get the best photograph. There is also texture in this picture with the clouds. There is also proportion in this photo from the mountain Zack's standing on being big, Zack being small, and the mountain further back being small. This still life shot is great. Zack knows how to capture the story in this photos, he did it in this one and all of his other ones.
Keyhole Arch Dream located on the Oregon Coast by Zack Schnepf.
The mist in this picture give us the sense of movement. He let the rocks lead us to the keyhole arch that in return framed the mountain and sunset behind. The value of the lights and darks in this photo allow us to focus on the arch and rocks in front. The mist holds a texture that makes you want to reach out and touch it. Also with using the arch as a frame, it makes the proportions appealing. The informal balance of the scenery through the arch draws the eye as well as the natural imbalance of the arch itself. The lines in the rocks which are the different layers act as leading lines drawing your eye through the archway.
Phantom Ship located at Crater Lake, Oregon by Zack Schnepf.
In this photograph Zack did a good job using the colors of the rocks , water, and reflection of the sunlight together. The horizon line makes the eyes follow to the foreground and the background. He positioned this picture in a spot where the natural light was able to cast enough light on the little island but also the right amount of shadows to add mystery to it. The balance of the main land to the left and the smaller one to the right attracts the eyes to the shadows and natural lighting. Zack also captured the waves moving sideways giving us that sense of movement. Since he was able to capture the movement of the waves, it gives the photograph texture, as if you could touch the water.
The Lost Coast located along the Oregon Coast by Zack Schnepf.
For this photograph Zack used his horizon line to dry attention to the rock up close and then for us to travel back to the sunset behind it. He caught the waves moving just right by having a fast shutter but still having some motion blur to give the feeling of quick movement. His use of the sunset behind him emphasized the little rock island and trees standing on top. The different colors in this photograph present contrast which in return attracts us to this photo. You can tell that his selected focus is the small island. However, because of his use of the horizon line, color contrast, and movement; everything in this photograph gets looked at.