Sunday, August 19, 2012

How We Captured the Spirit of Motion.

Sometimes, we need a camera to capture the spirit of motion. A camera’s shutter speed can be the greatest tool in CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY. It allows you to freeze water, stop high speed actions, separate subjects, among other super cool stuff.

 

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What is shutter speed?

It is merely a measure of how long the camera’s shutter is open for. The longer the shutter is open the more light flows in the camera sensor. It allows us to see seconds, minutes, and even hours of action in a single photograph. Sometimes we can use this kind of creative photography to record stuff that the naked eye cannot capture in real time.

 

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What is painting with light?

It’s a form of ART that does not use paper, paints, and brushes. It is a technique that requires a light source to illuminate a dark environment. The source of light could be anything that can be seen in darkness. We used finger flashlights which I purchased from the dollar store.

The children just moved the light source as if they were drawing or painting.

 

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Where can I purchase these finger lights online?

http://http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=a9_sc_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Afinger+flashlights&keywords=finger+flashlights&ie=UTF8&qid=1345407881

 

We will definitely try this again! Smile

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

The Power Creative Toys

Everything that is new or uncommon raises a pleasure in the imagination, because it fills the soul with an agreeable surprise, gratifies its curiosity, and gives it an idea of which it was not before possessed.
Joseph Addison

 

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What are CREATIVE TOYS? They are loose parts that have the capability to transform into other things through imaginative play. When children are allowed to imagine things and eventually put these thoughts into play, they create incredible structures, paintings, sculptures, music, stories, and dances.

We need to provide toys that can be used in a variety of ways and most importantly need a child’s interaction.

A few weeks ago, I found a big bag of wooden rings at a Goodwill store. I couldn’t wait to add these beautiful pieces to our light table.  

 

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The pictures you are about to see are astonishing. A six year old boy created a very colorful Olympic Village for butterflies, birds, and frogs.

 

It all started with five rings!

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    The child decided to add some recycled cork pieces,twigs,and even a plastic spoon .

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The core Olympic values in their rings are:

                Friendship, Inspiration, Excellence, Respect, Courage, Equality, and Determination.