Project 1 for Class

http://www.thisisdaveryan.com/files/project1.pps

After much deliberation, I finally settled the PowerPoint route for my first project -- though, admittedly, it didn't live up to my expectations.

I had grand visions of an explosive (and I mean that in a subtle way) Flash animation with epic, swooping sound and amazing fades. What I ended up with was an idea to combine a two-line, per-slide presentation that read the poem with the viewer, rather than attacking them or making them read all over the page.

I tried my best to conform the message of each of the lines to the picture. I think this is done well, though the skiers are questionable in how they relate to Robert Frosts' original interpretation of his poem (did he like skiing? Perhaps we'll never know).

Over all, I am pleased with my project. It may seem a little rough around the edges, a little untidy. But like poetry itself, it isn't for everyone, and everyone can appreciate that.