Create #3: My Photo Journey

Using the word ‘journey’ in its broadest possible sense, from making a cup of tea to visiting a favourite place in your village, this activity uses mobile phone photography to tell very short stories about the journeys we make in our daily lives.

Here’s an example of a journey, taken on my mobile phone. Travel with me by clicking on each image.

A pair of feet in the foreground with a view of a television screen mounted on a wall above a bookshelf

A view from below of a coffee pot and a mug, with a face above

A view from above of a pair of feet and a mug of tea, framed in the long hair of the photographer as she looks down to take the photo

Activity

Here’s how to take photographs using the selfie mode and the self timer.

Lay your camera flat, screen face-up.
Tap the selfie’ symbol (a camera with a circular arrow inside) to see yourself and whatever’s above you.
Tap the ‘self-timer’ (a clock or stop watch symbol); that way, you’ll be able to take your photo hands-free.
Tap 10s (this gives you 10 seconds before the camera takes a photo), time to arrange or get out of the way (see dandelion image)
The self-timer will highlight in a different colour
Tap the shutter (taking) button
The phone will show you the 10 seconds counting down.

Exploration

Experiment with holding the camera close to your face and selecting the point of focus.

Before taking your shot, tap the screen on the specific place you want the camera to focus.
It always a good idea to do this whenever you are taking photos.
A highlighted square will appear when you touch the screen to show you the area you have selected.
Take your photo straight away.

Activity Guide

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A view from above of a large tortoise striding down a path in a cornfield with a pair of feet in sandals close behind

A long view of a tortoise walking down the verge of an empty country lane

A tortoise head, taken from ground level rather than looking down at him

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