This article is brought to you courtesy of Idaho State University Magazine, Fall 2012 issue. Author not listed.

https://issuu.com/idahostateu/docs/isumag-fall12/14

ONCE A BENGAL . . .

INTRODUCTION:

Marvin Lewis is an icon in the NFL and college football. This man, who spent 16 years in the NFL as head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, started his career at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. From there he went on to attain great success in the NFL and college football. Currently he serves as the special advisor to head coach, Herm Edwards, at Arizona State University.

This week brings us to leading lines, the rule of thirds, and depth of field. I thoroughly enjoyed this chapter, and now I understand what the "golden hour" means. Without further ado, let's dive into the exciting world of photographic principles.

ANALYSIS:

A) Typeface Contrast

ONCE A BENGAL . . .

This typeface is Sync Engraved 7 which is a traditional slab serif. A serif is a decorative stroke that finishes off the end of a letters stem (sometimes called the "feet" of the letters). A serif font is one which has serifs, while a sans serif font does not ("sans" meaning without). Courtesy of Serif vs. Serif Fonts: Is One Really Better Than the Other? designshack.net

Idaho State University Magazine

This is ITC Garamond Standard Light Narrow typeface which is Sans Serif. Sans is a French word meaning "a type of style without serifs."

How are they used?

ONCE A BENGAL is the brilliant yet deceptively simple Sync Engraved 7 typeface. The bold lines are eye-catching and yet not overpowering. The phrase "less is more" or "simpler is better" is on exhibit here. This typeface gives us a hint of the pride possessed by those who are Idaho State Bengals.

Idaho State University is the quiet, powerful ITC Garamond Standard Light Narrow typeface. It has an antiquated touch and leaves one feeling they are in the presence of greatness., If we can mimic its greatness and learn from its example then anything is possible. Success is a habit, unfortunately, so is failure.

The major difference between the typefaces is in the styling. The first (ONCE A BENGAL) is a Slab Serif and the second (Idaho State University Magazine) is a Sans Serif. Serif fonts have the extra stroke or decorative design on the end of the letters, whereas sans serif does not have any such strokes or designs. Serif stands for line or stroke and Sans means “without.” Courtesy of What is Serif and Sans Serif? and what is the difference between them?

The Rule of Thirds: The basic principle behind the Rule of Thirds is to

imagine breaking an image down into thirds (both horizontally and

vertically) so you have 9 parts . . . The theory is if you place points of

interest in the intersections or along the lines of your photo then it becomes

more balanced and will enable someone viewing the image to interact with

it more naturally.

(Rule of Thirds in Photography, by Darren Rowse,

https://www.digitalphotographyschool.com)

Leading lines refers to a technique of composition where the viewer of your photo’s attention is drawn to lines which lead to the main subject of the image. A leading line paves an easy path for the eye to follow through different elements of a photo. (How to use Leading Lines for Better Composition, https://digital-photography-school.com)

Depth of Field is the zone of acceptable sharpness within a photo which will appear in focus. In every picture there is a certain area of your image in front of, and behind the subject which will appear in focus. The zone will vary from photo to photo. Some images may have very small zones of focus which is called shallow depth of field. Others may have a very large zone of focus which is called deep depth of field. Understanding Depth of Field for Beginners, by Bruce Wunderlich,

https://www.digital-sphotgraphy-school.com/

This is the logo of Idaho State University. This institution (logo) which is the pride of all Bengals everywhere is shown here in vibrant black and orange.

Meet Benny the Bengal, the ISU mascot. Bengal tigers are one of natures most fearsome predators. This mascot instills pride and a sense of honor in the heart of Bengals fans everywhere and fear in the hearts of their competitors.

The orange “I” sits east of the University and is a reminder to all who see it of the proud traditions which make Idaho State University.

Each of these photographs fit in with the article about Coach Marvin Lewis. The ISU logo and Benny the Bengal are powerful components of the Idaho State University football program. The “I” on the side of the hill reminds everyone of the awesome institution which is Idaho State University.

CONCLUSION:

These three principles, Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, and Depth of Field are powerful tools in the hands of a skilled photographer. They give animation, life, and power to pictures. Through their skillful use A WRITER/photographer CAN TELL all manner of tales, stories of triumph and defeat, wickedness and righteousness, or sordid stories of human depravity.