Choosing an article topic for the two page feature was somewhat challenging. I had minimal word count for each article, being that it was a half a page of text for one article. However, to narrow my searches down I decided to touch upon the National parks I photographed and I they can offer its visitors. But specific to my magazine, I made sure to focus on adventurous and outdoorsy activities because my target audience are adventurous travelers and nature goers.
I began searching for puns and slogans for the Rocky mountain national park. I found "Rockies Empire" and instantly pictured it as my article title. However, in order not to fall into copyright issues, I created the title "The Rockies Kingdom." I took a shot on Long's peak in the park and thought of it as the "king" of the rockies so I decided to adopt this as my title for the Colorado portion of the layout.
To create my spread, I used Indesign. On Indesign I was able to create the half page text, half page picture format I wanted. I was also able to connect the parallel text boxes so that the text flowed into the neighboring text box. My formatting was simple so I did not need a draft and final product. I had planned before hand and sketched what I intended so it was a simple process.
I did not use photo shop to tweak my photo quality because weather conditions in Colorado and California were exceptional, so lighting adjustment or color corrections were unnecessary. The only form of manipulation I did on the photos were angles in which they were taken. For example, the "Long's peak" there were rocks stacked and the rockies in the background, I positioned my camera on the same level of the rocks to show how the rockies are also rock. The rocks stacked in the photo are a small slice of the rockies, implying how lengthy the process of nature is and the amount of time necessary to create the beauty of it. This emphasizes the theme of my magazine, being the appreciation of nature and its creations. The other photos featured on my spread where at my level. There was no manipulation of the angle.
I did use wide shots in which I positioned my camera horizontally to capture all of the landscape. I did this so that readers are able to get a sense of the environment of these places. I want readers to feel as if they were present in the moment the shot was taken. This creates intimacy between reader, nature, and myself. We come together to appreciate what mother nature offers.
My feature spread:
I began searching for puns and slogans for the Rocky mountain national park. I found "Rockies Empire" and instantly pictured it as my article title. However, in order not to fall into copyright issues, I created the title "The Rockies Kingdom." I took a shot on Long's peak in the park and thought of it as the "king" of the rockies so I decided to adopt this as my title for the Colorado portion of the layout.
Below the "Long's peak" photo:
As for the California portion of the spread, I didn't find any puns or slogans that I felt appropriate to my magazine. Therefore, I decided on using "El Capitan" which is a large granite rock in Yosemite that attracts thousands of rock climbers year round. I also had a photograph to go along with the caption.
"El Capitan":
I did not use photo shop to tweak my photo quality because weather conditions in Colorado and California were exceptional, so lighting adjustment or color corrections were unnecessary. The only form of manipulation I did on the photos were angles in which they were taken. For example, the "Long's peak" there were rocks stacked and the rockies in the background, I positioned my camera on the same level of the rocks to show how the rockies are also rock. The rocks stacked in the photo are a small slice of the rockies, implying how lengthy the process of nature is and the amount of time necessary to create the beauty of it. This emphasizes the theme of my magazine, being the appreciation of nature and its creations. The other photos featured on my spread where at my level. There was no manipulation of the angle.
I did use wide shots in which I positioned my camera horizontally to capture all of the landscape. I did this so that readers are able to get a sense of the environment of these places. I want readers to feel as if they were present in the moment the shot was taken. This creates intimacy between reader, nature, and myself. We come together to appreciate what mother nature offers.
Wide shot below:
article content (el capitan):
Standing 7,569 feet above sea level “El Capitan” shown above (second row: right corner) is a soild granite rock. Its home? Yosemite national park.
This park is visited by millions yearly and nationally recognized for its beauty. The panoramic view on the top of the page shows one of the many views of yosemite gifts its visitors. Yosemite is a year round attraction. In the winter months skiing and snow tubing is available to visitors. In the spring, there is biking trails, hiking trails, rafting and rafting. However, if you are left with the slightest desire for adventure and risk, no worries, you can climb “el capitan” and fulfill your childhood dreams of being on top of the world.
article content (the rockies kingdom):
Known for its majestic views and home to the “mile high city” (Denver) , Colorado is the perfect vacation spot.
For the adventurous and the nature lovers Colorado offers its national parks and state parks. Some include Rocky mountain National park, Estes park, Mesa verde National park, etc.
The National park featured above is Estes national park. Home to Longs peak, where you are able to experience 14,259 feet above sea level, it is a trek well earned.
As you hike the rocky trek, wildlife grazes alongside the trail ridge road and greets you into their home.
Once you reach Long peak, you are rewarded with a breath taking panorama of the Rockies. Ridges........
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