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Famous Photographer; Eliot Porter

Famous Photographer; Eliot Porter . By: Mckayla Nguyen. About Eliot Porter:. He was an American Photographer He was born on December 6, 1901 In Winnetka, Cook County Illinois, USA. He attended Harvard University and graduated with a Science and medical Degree.

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Famous Photographer; Eliot Porter

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  1. Famous Photographer; Eliot Porter By: Mckayla Nguyen

  2. About Eliot Porter: • He was an American Photographer • He was born on December 6, 1901 In Winnetka, Cook County Illinois, USA. • He attended Harvard University and graduated with a Science and medical Degree. • His Photography focuses on Colorful Nature

  3. More … • He gained popularity by Sierra Club putting his photos in her novel. • Most of his photographs are trying to enhance the color of nature. • He also loves to Photograph Birds. • He was close friends with Ansel Adams and Georgia O’Keeffe.

  4. ‘Birds’

  5. Amazing Works…

  6. And More…

  7. This photo was taken by Eliot Porter and he named it sunrise. • He took this photo in Glen Canyon, Utah. • ‘Moon Reflection in the Pool’. • Taken in August 27, 1961. ‘Sunrise’

  8. Acacia Tree • This Photo is Named Acacia Tree • Its was taken near Lengai. • Taken on July 13, 1970.

  9. Stephen Porter with Bull Snake • Photographed by Eliot Porter, • Named Stephen Porter with Bull Snake, • Taken in Tesuque, New Mexico, 1948

  10. American Kestrel • Taken in Tesuque, New México, • Taken on, June 28, 1958

  11. Minnow Pond Brook • Named: Minnow Pond Brook • Taken at Clue Mountain Lake, Adirondack Mountains in New york • Taken on September 28, 1963

  12. Question Answer: • The lighting in the photo, would have to be all natural like all of his other photos. • The main focus is obviously the pond and the sun rising… • I think this photo is so interesting because instead of taking a picture of the sun directly, he takes the reflection of it instead. • I don’t really know if there's a story to this picture but they’re could be.

  13. Question Answer #2: • The lighting in this photo is very natural, he just used the sun • The man subject is obviously the Acacia Tree. • I think that this photo strikes me because of how calm it is. It lookslike a perfect picture. • There’s no story to this… it’s just nature.

  14. Question Answers #3: • This photo is in black and white but you can see that he use just the outdoor sun light. • This main subject it the boy and his snake because they are the only thing in the photo. • This photo is striking because everything is so natural nothing looks model like. • This photo tells me that the boy isn't afraid and that he’s totally calm. • I really like this one because it is so different.

  15. Question Answers #4 • In this photo the lighting in coming from the bottom right. • The main focus is the bird. • This photo is very striking because the bird looks like its posing just to the photographer. • This photo is really subtle and beautiful. • I really enjoy this photo because the bird is just is the right spot.

  16. Question Answers #5: • The lighting is very natural in the photo. • The main focus would have to be the creek in the middle of the picture. • This photo stood out to me because of its relaxing vibes. • It is really nice to easy to look at. • I really like this photograph because it is simple but yet beautiful.

  17. My Sources: • http://www.cartermuseum.org/collections/porter/

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