I love the photo you chose to depict Dorothea Lange's work. This specific photo depicts a deeper concept shown through the mother's facial expression and the children's behavior. Without knowing the complete background behind this photograph, it's still an emotional and sorrowful image that any viewer will feel from a mere glimpse. There's nothing crazy or unexpected about this image, but Lange's ability to capture such sadness and hurt through one facial expression is simply astounding.
I agree with Ashleen that this is Dorothea Lange's most powerful photograph. This work encompasses the Great Depression in a single image. The truthfulness depicted in the mother's face is not cryptic by any means, but rather is an unguarded pose that you can only garner by naturally finding your subject. This image successfully converses the feelings of the era in a heartfelt and raw way.
My favorite of the three images you chose is Nick Brandt's. It's so powerful and I find it very beautiful.Obviously part of this beauty is the scenery which is stunning. Another is the leopards, (I'm assuming they're leopards correct me if I'm wrong) look majestic and calm, but the knowledge that they can be so dangerous is what really makes this photo stand out to me. I think it's a lovely combination of beauty and danger.
Within this set the photo by Nick Brandt is easily my favorite. The lighting in this scene is jaw dropping to me. The setting/rising sun paired with the shadow forming clouds create an amazing mixture of side and backlighting. There are so many levels of light within this photo, it amazes me. The combination of optimal exposure and perfect framing has really made me stop and examine this photo over and over.
I love the photo you chose to depict Dorothea Lange's work. This specific photo depicts a deeper concept shown through the mother's facial expression and the children's behavior. Without knowing the complete background behind this photograph, it's still an emotional and sorrowful image that any viewer will feel from a mere glimpse. There's nothing crazy or unexpected about this image, but Lange's ability to capture such sadness and hurt through one facial expression is simply astounding.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ashleen that this is Dorothea Lange's most powerful photograph. This work encompasses the Great Depression in a single image. The truthfulness depicted in the mother's face is not cryptic by any means, but rather is an unguarded pose that you can only garner by naturally finding your subject. This image successfully converses the feelings of the era in a heartfelt and raw way.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite of the three images you chose is Nick Brandt's. It's so powerful and I find it very beautiful.Obviously part of this beauty is the scenery which is stunning. Another is the leopards, (I'm assuming they're leopards correct me if I'm wrong) look majestic and calm, but the knowledge that they can be so dangerous is what really makes this photo stand out to me. I think it's a lovely combination of beauty and danger.
ReplyDeleteWithin this set the photo by Nick Brandt is easily my favorite. The lighting in this scene is jaw dropping to me. The setting/rising sun paired with the shadow forming clouds create an amazing mixture of side and backlighting. There are so many levels of light within this photo, it amazes me. The combination of optimal exposure and perfect framing has really made me stop and examine this photo over and over.
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