Lest We Forget: Part B

Even though I don't have any family who fought in a war, I still hold Remembrance Day close to my heart. I believe that it is extremely important to remember the people who fought and/or fight for our freedom. Without them, our country would not be the place it is today. Normally every year I attend a Remembrance Day Service, or attempt to. I used to be a girl guide, and with that came me walking and being involved in the annual ceremony. So it is like a tradition for my attendance.

Captain Miles Shelby, CD
Age: 31
Home Town: New Westminster, British Columbia
Unit: 431 Air Demonstration Squadron (The Snowbirds) 
Deceased: December 10, 2004
Incident: Mid-air collision with another Snowbirds aircraft.    

Sapper Stephan John Stock
Age: 25
Home Town: Campbell River, British Columbia
Unit: 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER) 
Deceased: August 20, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Zharey district, Afghanistan
 

Social Media Safety

  This presentation was shown to us in a very unique way. The white hatter started his presentation like any other person, but unlike any presenter I've seen, was very emotionally invested in his presentation. He genuinely  loved what he was doing, which made the presentation much more enjoyable.

Stay Safe Online

 He taught us about the technical points of social media and it's risks. Showing us how easy it is to get our personal information stolen. Also, helping us protect or phones from potential risks.

 
  It is important not to post any personal information online, such as home address, phone number, full name, etc. Also to be sure your phone or personal profile settings are as secure as possible.

  The only way to keep everyone around you safe is to make sure any pictures of friends on profiles are safe, and to share your knowledge about internet safety.

  It is important to talk to an adult if you feel like your safety is at risk, and to tell then about everything that has gone on in the situation.

  I believe that the presentation was very helpful. The way it was presented made the audience to pay more attention then they would at a regular assembly. It was a long, but information packed presentation.

12 Tips For Safe Social Networking

Lest We Forget: Part C

Lest We Forget: Part A

Remembrance Vignette 2014

Remembrance day was brought about to remember all fallen and some active members of the armed forces. On November 11th at 11 am in 1918 World War I was ended. Sadly it did not end soon enough, as around 100,000 soldiers died in World War I and II.

 In Canada, this day, is a federal statutory holiday.  A 2 minute silence is shared at exactly 11 am, as well as all government buildings flying the Canadian flag. To show respect for the troops many people wear artificial poppies on the the left side of their chest. The US also honors troops with this day, but to them it is called Veteran's Day. 

Before 1931, Remembrance Day was known as Armistice day, until a bill was passed to change it. In the States this day was also known as Armistice Day, their holiday changed in 1954 though, into Veteran's Day. Every year there is a national ceremony held in Ottawa, at the National War Memorial. 

The Canadian War Museum

Halloween

There are multiple different origins concerning Halloween, for each tradition or custom. The whole idea of Halloween coming from a specific and individual origin.

Origin Of Halloween:  Over 2,000 years ago the Celtics celebrated a pagan festival called Samhain. During Samhain, the living and dead were believed to intermingle, without ghost being able to realize what was occurring. This made them unable to contact any living being.

Trick-Or-Treat, Candy And Costumes:  The Celtics are said to have dressed up as ghouls, so the dead would believe they were also deceased and would not bother them. While others offered candy or sweets to make them happy. The Catholic clergy in Medieval Europe took on the tradition of going door to door in costumes and requesting gifts.
 
             (Halloween Candy - Candy Corn)                           (Halloween Costume - The Tin Man)

Zombies, Witches, Werewolves, Vampires And Ghosts:  All of these have always been seen as evil beings, and the Bible warns to not have any contact with them.

                                                       (Skater Dressed Up As Dracula)

Pumpkins/ Jack-O-Lanterns:  There are multiple origin stories about Jack-O-Lanterns, none being 100% sure. The tradition is believed to have started in Ireland though, where turnips where carved instead. The faces carved are supposed to represent ghouls or spirits. Some say they were only used as lanterns, others say they represented a soul trapped in purgatory. Although, neither of the stories can be verified and there are most likely other stories out there.

                                       (Example Of Some Carved Pumpkins/Jack-O-Lanterns)

Digital Manipulation Of Photographs

1. In this photo I simply took away any brightness and upped the contrast fully.
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2. The hue on this photo was altered, changing every color to one of the opposite colors on the spectrum.
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3. Not much was changed here, I just put the photograph through a filter called emboss, making it seem 'grainier' than it already is.
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4. I used a focal point in this image. I blurred out everything outside of the focal point and took away the color from everything inside of the focal point.
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5. I adjusted the brightness and contrast three individual times, adding a white glow mainly to the top right hand corner.
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Digital Tools: The Camera

*I added extra photographs because I couldn't choose my favorites. 

Visitors Only

This was taken on a sunnier day, in the shade. The visitors parking spaces being engulfed by the schools shadow. 

Flashy Fence

You have to be careful when walking past this fence with the sunshine, the suns rays can force the fence to throw beams of light, straight at you. 

Rusty Remains

Here you can see shaded pavement at the back of the school, once again on a sunny day. Parts of the ground have been pushed away, to reveal its secrets. 

Lonely Lunch 

Sometimes it can be difficult to find people to eat with, but the cafeteria is opened for all lunchtime fanatics, lonesome or plenty-full. 

High School Sweethearts

Obviously these two don't attend ACSS, but this mural never fails to make you feel the love as you walk through the hall.

Taking Over

 With the help of the rain and nutrients from underground these guys are able to pop up and attempt to takeover the pavement at all ends of the schoolyard. 

Watch Your Step

Leaving the school, these little steps make you keep a careful track of where you're walking, wet shoe prints can help on your journey.

Composition In Digital Photography: Part B

Rule Of Thirds:

Points Of Power:

The Golden Rule:

Vertical And Horizontal Lines:

Oblique Lines:

Curved Lines:

Composition In Digitial Photography: Part A

Artistic Composition:
The way an artist places their artwork together, or organizing artistic elements. This applies to all types of visual art, such as, music, writing, painting and photography. When working with digital photography, artistic composition is more commonly known as a page layout.

Rules Of Composition: 
Rule Of Thirds: This helps balance the composition. It divides the picture into three separate, equal columns and rows. Helps with over and under exposure.
                                           

                                                   

Points Of Power: Points of power are part of the rule of third. Where two lines connect, is a point of power. These are helpful when figuring out the position of your subject.

                                               

The Golden Rule: The golden rule is a more mathematical way of dividing your photos. It is much like the rule of thirds, but in specific sections.

                                                               





Vertical and Horizontal Lines: Using any lines can increase the intensity of an image. Horizontal lines are most used to represent a lack of change, showing an being frozen in time. Whereas vertical lines are more used for stability or peace, tranquility can also be achieved. 

                                                     

Oblique Lines: Oblique lines work well for making eyes see the whole picture. They can create points of interest and also more depth by adding perspective.

                                              


Curved Lines: Curved lines can lead your eyes into a scene, the curves being alluring.