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.

• His Photography focuses on Colorful Nature

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.

‘Birds’

Amazing Works…

And More…

‘Sunrise’

•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.

•This Photo is Named Acacia Tree

•Its was taken near Lengai.

•Taken on July 13, 1970.

Acacia Tree

Stephen Porter with Bull Snake•Photographed by

Eliot Porter, •Named Stephen

Porter with Bull Snake,

•Taken in Tesuque, New Mexico, 1948

American Kestrel •Taken in Tesuque,

New México, •Taken on, June 28,

1958

Minnow Pond Brook•Named: Minnow Pond

Brook•Taken at Clue

Mountain Lake, Adirondack Mountains in New york

•Taken on September 28, 1963

Question Answer:1. The lighting in the photo, would

have to be all natural like all of his other photos.

2. The main focus is obviously the pond and the sun rising…

3. I think this photo is so interesting because instead of taking a picture of the sun directly, he takes the reflection of it instead.

4. I don’t really know if there's a story to this picture but they’re could be.

1. The lighting in this photo is very natural, he just used the sun

2. The man subject is obviously the Acacia Tree.

3. I think that this photo strikes me because of how calm it is. It looks like a perfect picture.

4. There’s no story to this… it’s just nature.

Question Answer #2:

Question Answers #3:1. This photo is in black and white

but you can see that he use just the outdoor sun light.

2. This main subject it the boy and his snake because they are the only thing in the photo.

3. This photo is striking because everything is so natural nothing looks model like.

4. This photo tells me that the boy isn't afraid and that he’s totally calm.

5. I really like this one because it is so different.

Question Answers #41. In this photo the lighting in

coming from the bottom right.2. The main focus is the bird. 3. This photo is very striking

because the bird looks like its posing just to the photographer.

4. This photo is really subtle and beautiful.

5. I really enjoy this photo because the bird is just is the right spot.

Question Answers #5:1. The lighting is very natural

in the photo. 2. The main focus would have

to be the creek in the middle of the picture.

3. This photo stood out to me because of its relaxing vibes.

4. It is really nice to easy to look at.

5. I really like this photograph because it is simple but yet beautiful.

My Sources:•http://

www.cartermuseum.org/collections/porter/