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When looking at this photo by Ed Clark, I see a man who is both sad and happy. This man may be feel sad because of his experience away. He may have witness colleagues loosing their lives and he couldn't have helped. I image this man to be happy though because of his time away from his family fills himself with such joy to be reunited that he looks teary eyed. It seems to be that he may be reminiscing of his experience away. But it also looks like he is looking toward his future and all these emotions are finally hitting him. According to Professor Nordell, "Can we as individuals, be free or bias?" This particular individual is starting to free himself as he sets himself on a whole new journey.
Subject's Expression : Looking at this photo, the subject is very teary eyed . It looks as if he can't hold his emotions anymore as he is playing his instrument. The body language fits the the facial expression. It's almost as if he is trying to stand straight and proper to hold himself together from his emotions.
Contrast Appropriate : I would say that the contrast in this photograph is somewhat high. There are a lot of different areas of bright and dark areas. I wouldn't say that the contrast contribute to the mood as much. I believe it is the person in the picture who makes the mood in the picture.
Keep It Simple : The composition of this photo is simple. Even though there are plenty of people in this photo, the whole concept is very simple. You are able to see everyone clearly. There is nothing in the image that causes something else to be disturbed.
Image A Truth :
Image By : Martynas Klimas
When looking at this image, I found truth because of the innocence in the little boy. The first thing that comes to my mind when thinking of truth is innocence because there is this guilt free attitude presented. The little boy seems to be pure and without flaws in this photo. This photo in particular has more truth than bias in it because the definition of bias is "A preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment." This image to me doesn't not seem as if it is leaning towards one way or the other. This image is very straight forward. According to Professor Nordell, " I more likely subscribe to the rules that I wouldn't want to photograph somebody that I myself wouldn't want to be photographed." I think this phrase is important when thinking of truth in photography because it shows the honesty and integrity the photography has when taking the photo.
Quality of Light : The light in this photograph is very engaging. I wouldn't say it is overwhelming, but the lighting helps focus on the individual and the bubble. It makes an impact in the photograph because the background is slightly duller, but when looking at the main focus it is bright.
In Or Out Of Focus : The main subject in this photograph is in focus. The image of the subject and the bubble is very sharp where you can see the outline of the body and bubble very clearly. The background is out of focus because the main subject is the boy playing with the bubble.
Depth of Field : I believe the right amount of area is focused. The whole focus of this image is the boy and the bubble. The surrounding is not so much important. The depth of field directs your attention to the main subject because its almost as if all the attention is on him.
Image B Not Truth :
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This photo portrays no truth because it is misleading. This image is of a face that is actually a head turned upside and the wrinkles on the forehead are a nose and a mouth. Some photos may be to slick to trust where " A technically proficient image may trick the viewer into thinking he or she is seeing something of substance." Typically a photo that has truth in it shows it's true meaning without misleading the viewer. It doesn't need assistance in explaining itself. This image tends to be more bias becuause of its inclination to impartial judgement. According to Professor Nordell, " its vital importance to look at the possible biases of the photojournalist creating the images, as well as taking a look at what our own biases may be." When looking at this photograph, it may be easier to not find the truth in this one opposed to the one of the little boy. My biases may differ than the photographer who took this image. But whose to say whose right when taking these photos. There are different opinions on everything. If everyone had the same opinion it would be very boring.
Texture: When looking at this photograph, you can see the wrinkles on the forehead. You are able to see the pupil and the eyeball very clearly. This individual seems to have plenty of birthmarks by his real nose area oppose to his wrinkled nose. In the wrinkles, you can also see the little wholes the skin makes.
Background Compliments : The background compliments this photo because it is all black. This is a black and gray photograph. The reason this background compliments this image so well is because it allows for the viewer to focus on the head instead of the background.
Use of Lines : In this image, there are plenty of lines because of the wrinkles. The wrinkles seem to draw the viewer's attention more vividly than the eyeballs. But being this close to the face, you are able to see plenty of lines that either curve around the eye which fit the face well when makes an upside face.
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