1. What do you think this images is of? How is the image made? (painting, photography, drawing) How would you describe the colours used? How would you describe the composition of the image? What makes it interesting?

2. Learning: To further knowledge of Karl Blossfeldt’s work and style. To learn to use a SLR to take a macro photograph To further knowledge of how to develop a film

3. Karl Blossfeldt Karl Blossfeldt (June 13, 1865 – December 9, 1932 -- age 67) was a German photographer, sculptor, teacher and artist who worked in Berlin, Germany. He is best known for his close-up photographs of plants and living things. He was inspired, as was his father, by nature and the way in which plants grow.

4. What is macro photography? macro photography

5. Doing: 1.Create a research page on Karl Blossfeldt and macro photography 2.Take a photograph of the still life objects in the style of Karl Blossfeldt’s work. 3.Sketchbook page on developing a film Extension work: Use Adobe Photoshop to edit the image to high contrast black and white.

6. Using a Digital Single Lens Reflex camera (DSLR) 1. Check the camera is on the macro setting 2. Adjust the focus on the camera (twist) 3. Press this button to take your photograph

7. What to include on your research page 1.Title 2.Image analysis 3.Information on Karl Blossfeldt 4.What is a macro photograph 5.How did you take your image using a DSLR 6.Leave space for your photograph Extension: How did you use Photoshop to edit your image?

8. Adobe Photoshop 1.Find your saved image, right click it and ‘open with’ Adobe Photoshop 2.Click on ‘adjustments’ and select ‘convert to black and white’. Select the high contrast option. (click on the icon) 3.To further adjust the contrast, click on ‘adjustments’, select ‘adjust lighting’, select ‘Brightness/contrast’. Make sure the preview box is ticked and then move the sliders until you are happy with the image.

9. Peer Evaluation Use the keywords from today's lesson to comment on your partners work. 1.Write down two things they have done well today. 2.Write down one thing they could do to improve their work if they had more time. Key Words Composition Contrast Scale Macro (close up) Focus Tone