Movie Q's

1) National Geographic's pioneer photographer Gilbert H Grosvenor maintained that “The mind must see before it can believe.” Do you think this is true? Explain.

I think this is true, because it's easier to imagine something if you can see it.

2) The photographers come across many obstacles, problems, and dilemmas while out on photo shoots. List 5 that stood out to you.

Diseases, broken bones, sea sickness

3) Nick Nichols specializes in wildlife photography. What happened with the elephants on his trip to the Rainforest? How do you think you would have reacted in that situation?

The elephants came after the photographer, in this situation I would probably jump into a bush, I would disappear so fast to keep from getting trampled.

4) What do the National Geographic photographers tell you makes a great photo? (Tell me 2 things)

Sharp and clear

5) National Geographic gives some good pointers on Portraits. What did you take away from this film about photos of the human face?

Everyone has a face that makes them their own individuals. It's a beautiful thing, no matter what you look like.

6) Photographers often shoot hundreds of photos and only pick one or two from the group. Did you agree with the explanations of why certain pictures get chosen for the cover? Which cover was your favorite?

Color, light, detail. Yes I agree with the pictures chosen. I liked the ones showing people and animals from other cultures.

7) David Doubilet photographs underwater. He comments on making the reader “feel the ocean.” How do you think YOU can make viewers FEEL your subjects when you take your photos?

Making the picture detailed, or close up.

(at 37 minutes in, the Lion hunting scene in the African bush is a little brutal, some may not want to watch this, turn away until 39.5 minutes)

8) National Geographic's mission is to provide its readers “with a window on the world.”

They take pictures of parts of the world that people have never seen before, and shows us what it's like there.

9) What are your thoughts on the Peruvian sheep faming boy? The photographer felt that his “intrusion” had made an actual difference. How can you make a difference with your own photos?

I've seen the sheep picture before, I thought the picture was really sad. When other people saw it they raised money for him and bought him new sheep. My pictures could make a difference by influencing someone to do something.

10) Did this film inspire you in any way for your own photography? We're going to explore photography more in depth next week, what lessons will you retain from this film?

This video showed me ways to take inspiring pictures, and how other parts of the world look through pictures that were taken there.