I took this photo during my first and sole visit to New York City, and I was completely awestruck throughout my trip. In Times Square especially I must have looked like a deer in headlights, as the slew of supersized billboards and neon lights was overwhelming to say the least. However, surrounded by the bustling chaos of Broadway Ave, one man stood completely still in a crosswalk, calmly talking on the phone. Though the light was green and pedestrians were crossing, all gave a wide berth so as not to disturb him. It was almost surreal.

This photo is special to me because i was on my way to go back home, i noticed i saw a deer i wanted to get a photo of it. I grabbed my d3100 and i started taking photos. At first i couldn't get a good photo. I was about to give up, but out of nowhere he stood in the spot where i wanted him. So i got my camera ready i focused it perfectly and i shot the deer, it came out just the way i wanted it.

This photo was shot moments before my camera died. We were in the middle of the Quetico wilderness in Canada during a 161 mile canoe trip and I decided to flip the camera upside down for the perfect shot. The water was crystal clear and the reflection was so clear it was like looking in a mirror. No after effects or touch ups were used on this photo, as i feel the raw image exemplifies the moment the best.

This is a picture of rays of the midmorning sun breaking through the Redwood National Park canopy

The photograph captures a moment from the perspective of someone seated inside a car. The image is framed by the car window, creating a sense of proximity and closeness. The window partially reflects the exterior of the vehicle, with a semi-truck in the center of the mirror.

This photo was taken the first time I borrowed a camera from school. Of course, there were lots of trials and errors. But the prospect of creating something to be proud of overpowered the frustrations I might have had. The excitement of waiting for the shutter to click and rushing to see the photo with my loyal model, my sister, left me feeling exhilarated. Before this project and this photo shoot, tough times and inner turmoil made me withdrawn from my creativity. But this project and the sense of accomplishment it gave me truly reignited something within me. I am forever appreciative of this episode of experimentation and growth.

It is Menlo-Atherton's football senior night and the student section goes wild. Amongst the chaos of celebration, one student takes the time to feel the gravity of what is happening. It is his senior year, and he knows he may never see an event like this again, so he takes it all in, and cherishes it while he can. Those around him do not come to the realization yet, but he does.

Description: This image was taken at Ballena Bay, Alameda, during sunset. The image contains a Matson cargo ship with the Bay Bridge and San Francisco behind it. Process: I knew generally what I wanted the image to look like already, all I needed to do was just wait for the right time and lighting. That moment arose when someone walked into frame, completing the image.

I was at the beach with my EDSET class when I decide to take a picture of my teachers

This photo was taken on my iPhone 12 during my trip to Italy. Italy has many beautiful, narrow alleys all around, especially in Rome, where this photo is. You never know what cool, crazy, captivating, or candid moment you'll walk into if you turn the corner of an alley. So, as I was walking with my family back from dinner, I noticed that the setting of this photo was super unique and intricate, having graffiti on the walls, the dim lit light above, and the casual man sitting on his Vespa, all on top of the signature cobblestone streets that expand across Italy. The scene felt so intriguing, so I had to capture the moment with my phone. Even though it isn't with a professional camera, I think taking the photo with an iPhone captured the feeling and gravity of the moment. I titled it "Enigmatic Alley" to encapsulate the randomness of moments that can spur at any moment, which can be weird, funny, or poignant. As an advanced photography student, I am proud of this photo, even though of course it was taken with my beat-up iPhone 12.

Put the Fire Out visually represents the quiet and simplicity within the bustling city of San Francisco. I think many people have given San Francisco a bad association ever since the city lost its true essence. Busy streets on Union Square, now empty. Families and loved ones having picnic at Dolores Park, filling all the spaces, now the grass is visibly clear of people. We have all lost connection and created divided communities when we should be encouraging others to create a better San Francisco. The fire is the hate and constant divide we are all at fault for but, if we work together to build a better, safer community, we can eliminate underline hatred and violence.

This piece that I took was by far the best sunset I had seen all summer It was very engaging to my eyes the way that the sky was red but also had some yellow light to it i enjoyed seeing all of the colerfullnes in this sceane

It is a photograph that I put a whole lot into.

The artistic process was getting up really early in the morning and finding the right spot where the shadows and light well.

I journeyed around a block until I found the most interesting unkept house and tried to find the most interesting aspect of it. To me it happened to be the doorway blocked by various colorful obstacles creating a spectacle.

I have been doing photography for about 2 years now, and was completely torn on which photographs to use. I have landscapes, low shutter speed pans on sunsets that I love, and tons and tons of architecture. These particular photos were taken at a worn down, abandoned high school that I came across while walking around with friends.

During a weekend outing in San Francisco, there was the usual buzz and activity along the Great Highway, with cyclists and beachgoers and children playing on the beach. Along the beach, there were many people from all walks of life lounging, playing, and swimming in the sea. A particular scene I saw in that moment struck me as interesting, a moment I wanted to capture. A powerful contrast between the subject and the mighty sea, a baby taking its first few steps from the gentle land into the vast, chaotic ocean stretching as far as the eye can see, seems to symbolize the first step into a long journey. The parent watches from behind, watching the baby’s progress and for their safety. Perhaps I will never know who this person is or who they’ll become, but hopefully they’ll be able to face life and their journeys head on like they did when they first stepped into the sea.

I originally took this picture for a project in my photography class but since then the picture has stuck with me. I think it is so beautiful, the way the light diminishes the trees to just a dark outline. I think it represents in life how some people are overshadowed by others. The angle is from a corner almost like the person is hiding in the shadows. Like someone is being pushed into a corner because the light of someone else is too bright. I love the way the light has a sort of ombre effect because it looks so pretty and shows almost layers to the light like it is a mixture of many things.

In the soft glow of the setting sun, I captured a fleeting moment of peace. In such a busy city a second of darkness perfectly displayed the approaching nightfall. The photograph unfolds like a canvas painted with cool blue hues, as the sun quickly sets. The passing cars enforce the notion of a return home after a long day, a relaxing drive. The play of shadows and highlights creates a mesmerizing dance, creating a peaceful scene. The stillness of the photo captures the beauty of life, city, and nature. This photograph offers a timeless glimpse into the quiet magic that exists all around us.