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1. How did you author (the photo or video) you recorded for upload to Instagram?

For my third photo I decided to do something a little different rather than just focusing on the door and the framing of it, I wanted to capture a long distance shot, showcasing the staircase and other surrounding aspects that also bring out the image. Again, the photo was taken on my Iphone 6 rear facing camera to ensure the best quality image is produced.

In terms of editing the image, I didn’t want to use a set filter and take away from the originality of it. As the more filters I experimented with were affecting the quality and were taking away the shadows and reflections as well as also making the image too bright and unnatural looking. Instead, I made use of the individual editing function available on the app, I slightly adjusted the contrast and saturation until I was happy with the final outcome, these modifications actually brought out the shadows a bit more as well as lightening up the blue tiles on the wall. I was satisfied with the quality of this photo as it also fits in really well into the theme on the page, especially with the blue tiles that can be seen, adding to the blue theme I have following in my posts.

2. How did you publish (the photo or video) you recorded for upload to Instagram?

I stood in front of the door and took several images, and still wasn’t completely satisfied with some that I had captured. Some were too bright and didn’t emphasise the shadows that i want featured in the photo.  I included a caption in this image that states “What’s on the other side???” to spark some curiosity in the viewers. There being a small window on the door also further generates questions of curiosity. Along with this I added some hashtags too assist in gaining further reach and hopefully more likes too. I used some of the hashtags that also featured in my previous #Week 9- Instagram Photo  where a higher amount of views were reached so I thought adding these in this weeks post, may also generate some extra views and likes.

3. How did you distribute (the photo or video) you published on Instagram to other social media services?

In order to distribute the photo I published I decided to share it to my Twitter and Tumblr as I have my previous posts. This will ensure that all of my door content will be equally shared across three platforms, allowing for optimum traction. Although Twitter does not display the image it does state the caption used on Instagram. This allows the Twitter audience to gage what my posts are about and encourage them to view the image captured.