Essays on Photograph

The image shows a lone Jewish settler struggling against the Israeli Anti-riot police in the wake of riots against the forceful eviction of settlers in this site to the east of the town of Ramallah. Pulitzer Award winning Israeli documentary photographer Oded Balilty captures this moment in the event, in the politics of Israeli. Oded Balilty is a photographer working with Associated Press and captured this event in the wake of eviction of settlers in this Israeli township, sanctioned by the Israeli high court (PRODIG, par 4).
Photographs serve many roles in life. Social, political, informative the messages that ...

Williams Henry Fox Talbot photograph “The Open Door” is an 1843 photograph whose description carries much relevance in relation to the components that make up the whole composition. The interpretation that would be drawn from the photograph based on the significance of the moods and themes depicted in the photograph are equally fundamental in making this analysis. The title of the photograph is reminiscent of the main idea communicated by the photograph. It is for this reason that the first impression created on viewing this photograph is that of the open door.

However, the conclusive aspect that the photograph ...

This chapter explores various techniques to approximate ``Yosemite moonrises “photograph dates as drawn by Anselm.Yosemite national park forms a background for the formation of moonbows and moonrises. A moonbow is formed as a result of absence of a clear sensitivity at night by the eyes (Olson, 114, 2013).
Moon and half dome are some of the most important photography of Anselm. However, the photograph ``moon and half dome, Yosemite national park” is dated 1960.Howevere, 1960 could not be the precise date an aspect that is linked to Anselm’s claim that his dates are guesses. The “Half dome refers ...

Photography embraces various aspects of Art, which affirms that it is a form of Art. Artworks virtually develop their ideas through photography. It is apparent that photography employs high levels of Artistic elements and expertise. Furthermore, photograph conforms to the philosophical definitions of the art proposed by popular philosophers such as Socrates, Tolstoy, Wilde and Plato among others. The paper analyzes the concept of photography in line with the argument that photography is an Art.
The philosophical beliefs argued by popular philosophers such as Socrates, Tolstoy and Wilde firm that photography is an Art. Socrates argued that Art is ...

Ever since the 1920s and 1930s, the allure and absorption with the metropolitan life and the images related to it has resulted in an increased interest in the artistic rendition of urban images in various forms (Alifragkis and Penz 221). Whether in the moving image works of famous urban story tellers, such as Woody Allen, or still image works of admired photographers, such as Eugene Atgets and Man Ray, the interest in urban images is here to stay. The purpose of urban photography can be said to create visual appeal that summarizes the dynamics of modernity in an open ...

Ever since the 1920s and 1930s, the allure and absorption with the metropolitan life and the images related to it has resulted in an increased interest in the artistic rendition of urban images in various forms (Alifragkis and Penz 221). Whether in the moving image works of famous urban story tellers, such as Woody Allen, or still image works of admired photographers, such as Eugene Atgets and Man Ray, the interest in urban images is here to stay. The purpose of urban photography can be said to create visual appeal than summarizes the dynamics of modernity in an open ...

The first photograph shows five young boys frolicking in the cold. One boy is flailing his arms and one can almost imagine him moving his legs in an animated way. His jacket is much too big for him. The central shot of the photograph is centered on a younger boy, dressed in a hoodie and appears to have been hit with a snowball with some remnants of snow still visible. He is cold and shivering, but the subjects of this photograph seem immune to the cold, as is typical of youngsters.
The black and white background of the photograph ...

Introduction

The second take is much different from the first take draft for one main reason. In the first draft, my interpretations of the picture were based in what I could see and how I could interpret the appearance of the photograph. By this I mean that the first draft was influence by my own perspectives of the photograph and what it represents. I did not have the advantage of having the information regarding the background of the work or the artist, and therefore embedding these factors into the interpretation. For instance, the aspects of color in the photograph meant ...

This photograph is printed on a text book. The photograph does not only provide aesthetic beauty to the audience but out rightly brings out the theme of love. The selection of the setting of this photo is a serene environment that provides the characters portrayed in this photo with all the time that they need to be together. The description of the photograph provided by the author at the boot of the frame gives the audience a great understanding about the happenings that are transpiring within the photograph. This photograph is not passive but engages the audience in the ...

Empowerment through the arts

Shepard was artistic in the way he styled and stencilled Obama’s photograph in bold red, beige and blue colours. The portrait had words such as “Hope”, ‘Progress” and “Change” written at the bottom of the photograph. After Obama won the elections, the photograph was absorbed by the Smithsonian Institution in its National Portrait gallery. The stencilled photograph was a success with the Guardian reporting that it would be used in coffee mugs, T-shirts and bedroom walls of the youth in the years to come. In 2009, after the elections, the source of the photograph was revealed and it ...

Preamble

"I didn't want to make 'high' art, I had no interest in using paint, I wanted to find something that anyone could relate to without knowing about contemporary art. I wasn't thinking in terms of precious prints or archival quality; I didn't want the work to seem like a commodity." Cynthia Morris Sherman.
IntroductionCindy Sherman was born on January 19, 1954, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. She is an American photographer and film director, whom is best known for her conceptual portraits where she has taken the art to a completely new level. She moved to New York in ...

Photography and Rhetoric

The photograph Clearing Winter Storm, Yosemite National Park, California caught my eye in the gallery. It is a from Ansel Adam’s amazing work photographing the Yosemite National Park. The beauty of the photo cannot be exaggerated. Although the photo is in black and white it is clearly depicting one of the most beautiful places in the USA. A viewer may not even notice that the photograph is not in color because of the detail.
On the right side of the valley a butte is majestically standing over a cloud. On the left is a smaller butte which is ...

The idea of representation has long been a difficult one in the history of human culture. Representation involves two separate actions: seeing and creating. Both of these contain complex semiotic processes that must occur within the mind, which means that the result of representation can vary significantly from one person to the next, or even from one point in time to another for the same person. In the case of sculpture, the process of seeing takes on one of two forms: actual visual interplay with a subject or imaginary conception of a subject. Even if the subject is already ...

Migrant Mother; Dorothea Lange, 1936 is a unique visual project mainly aimed at diagnosing the American economic ills of that time and its future prospects. Psychologists believe Lange’s ability to place a photograph in its context has managed to create the sharpness of its critical edge more apparent. The photograph managed to challenge the entire agricultural, political economy. The photographs have also wakened up some scholars and politicians to understand the detrimental effects of the racism (Paine 1). Among the documentary photographs, Migrant Mother; Dorothea Lange, 1936 was an exemplary in both prevailing styles and meanings of the ...

Photographs capture the current state of the world in terms of culture and philosophy. Photographs are an integral part of mainstream media. They are used to pass on information about the status quo in terms of both political and cultural power. Though seemingly simple and irrelevant a deep analysis of photographs reveals a lot about the culture of the society from where the photograph is taken. Photographs are also very important in evaluating the psychology of the person taking the photograph. The media artifact in my discussion is photographs. The following essay discusses photographs under the feminist theory and ...

Photography and death:

Introduction:
Death in photography has always been a controversial subject and this continues to elucidate comments especially when considering the ethical implications of photography itself. Nostalgia is also an important element of photography and this has been revealed in several artist’s work most notably those like Sally Mann and Luc Delahaye who have both treated the subject of death with some detail especially in their portrayal of dead and decomposing bodies. When one writes about death in photography, we also have to deal with the ‘death of the subject’. After we press the shutter the subject 'dies' at ...

Photography is a form of art that shows the artist’s perspective in a snapshot. Photographers capture a moment in time in order to portray emotion and convey a particular message. Political photos serve as a detailed and informative example of this form of expression. Not only do they show us history in time, but they also preserve memories of the event, lest history cloud perceptions of how wars are waged. In the case of the Vietnam War, political photography was used by many pioneering photographers as a weapon, showing the ...

Response to the Story and to the Photographs

Response to the Story
The story entitled “Omayra Sanchez” written by Isabel Allende first illustrated a photograph of a girl, disclosed to be the subject of the narrative discourse. As evident, the girl, Omayra apparently died by being trapped in a mudslide, together with her brothers. One therefore shared similar contentions and feelings with the author for having alleged that at some point in time, we, as viewers or spectators, could empathize and see ourselves as sharing similar plights as the girl who was depicted in the story. Through the image, the audience could deduce that the girl was ...

Looking at old photographs relit the flame of memories, be it good or bad. If a picture is taken at a time when you did not exist yet, it could either jumpstart curiosity or is perceived as unimportant. Ara Güler’s photograph called Porters Waiting for Work in Yag Iskelesi, Istanbul depicts the rise of unemployment rate as the population growth rapidly increases. It served as a reminder, a warning, and an eye-opener.
At first glance, the photo consists of a bunch of men huddled by the sidewalk while waiting for work, as stated by the title. Aside ...

British designers today are creating fashions that incorporate romance and unusual items, ethnicity with 3-dimensional fabrics, and classic colours juxtaposed with city neon bright colours. Victoria Rangayah has made a name for herself creating romantic clothing with a softness that reflects her Lithuanian ethnicity. Her label, z-modem is considered a “contemporary ladies wear fashion label” (youngbritishdesigner.com). Photograph 1depicts her beautifully romantic classic navy blue dress. From the waist up the dress uses sheer fabric in three dimensions with curves of sheer material held together with a brooch. Perhaps the brooch is a piece of antique Lithuanian jewellery because the ...

Whether in the moving image works of famous urban story tellers, such as Woody Allen, or the still image works of admired photographers, such as Eugene Atgets and Man Ray, the interest in urban images is here to stay. I feel that the purpose of urban photography is to create visual appeal that summarizes the dynamics of modernity in an open or closed manner. Urban photography is a bold and formal experiment with the iconography of urban landscapes, and can be described as “city symphonies.” Thus, I view urban photography as a serious form of art. Yet, because urban ...

Response to the reading “Extracts from Camera Lucidia” by Roland Barthes

In his analysis of photography in the book Camera Lucidia, The author, Barthes Roland uses a structural approach in the analysis of the art of photography. Barthes is struck in his analysis by the way each photograph moves people back in time. This is very true because each photo documents a moment in history that existed in history and perusal of photographs is something like a walk down memory lane.
Barthes also views photos as a form of resurrection because he believes that death is the ultimate photograph. This is very true because the image of a photo that ...

A Book Review Susan Sontag's book, "On Photography”

About the Author
Susan Sontag is known for a variety of her works from different genres that have all garnered distinct attention from the public. Relatively, this recognition of her good practice in writing has provided her with the proper reputation she needs to be able to get the attention of the general public. In her book “On Photography”, she notes of the most complex ways by which the evolution of photography has become a distinct course of determining the evolution of how humans from different generations are able to express their appreciation for the said form of art ...

Heather Dina’s’ Photograph – Two Brides, At Your Feet

Heather Dina’s’ Photograph – Two Brides, At Your Feet
The first impression that I got from the portrait was different from what it has been named by the artist. I noticed only one bride at the feet of a man. However, closely seeing the photography, I was able to sense how Dina’s had induced the perception of two brides. The portrait evoked a reserved, raw and intense feeling within me. It reflected the gesture of helplessness and domination simultaneously, introducing the subject of strength and humility. I noticed desertion in the bride while domination in the man standing ...

Photography and death:

Introduction:
Death in photography has always been a controversial subject and this continues to elucidate comments especially when considering the ethical implications of photography itself. Nostalgia is also an important element of photography and this has been revealed in several artist’s work most notably those like Sally Mann and Luc Delahaye who have both treated the subject of death with some detail especially in their portrayal of dead and decomposing bodies. When one writes about death in photography, we also have to deal with the ‘death of the subject’. After we press the shutter the subject 'dies' at ...

This presentation seeks to examine a photographic portrait of Martina Navratilova by Annie Leibovitz. Both Leibovitz and Navratilova are famous women; Leibovitz for her unique and evocative portraits, and Navratilova for her skill, success, and strength as a tennis player. With this photo, Leibovitz seeks to go beyond the simple portrait and explore the personhood of her subject in a setting and context that viewers do not expect. For instance, other pictures of Navratilova shot by Leibovitz show Navitalova posing with a tennis trophy; when viewers imagine a photograph of a famous tennis player, this portrayal is more expected. ...

Christopher Lawson Epicurean Food Merchant Products are supposed to target up-market spenders. This is because the products offered are high quality and handmade. These organic goods are made for those who would not mind spending a couple more dollars on a good, healthy, organic and tasty product. The image that the product labels like to capture is that of high class goods.

The logo was done in a colorful manner, using the fonts Rockwell and Times New Roman. There are soft shadows used behind the tomato to bring in a sense of ease. This is used by creating a ...

Analysis of a photograph

Clearing Winter Storm is a fascinating photograph full of hidden messages and a rarefied beauty which is the epitome of a work of art.
Nature is a beautiful thing and this photograph epitomizes the beauty of nature in several ways. First of all the mountain ranges are caught with a certain amount of purity although the clouds obscure them slightly creating a sort of patchwork effect which is all the more intense and captivating. The photographer manages also to assume a certain mystical effect as the storm is actually clearing also demonstrating a masterful and assured use of spatial ...

9th May, 2011
Revision is very important in helping the reader understand what exactly the writer wanted to say in the first place. The writer is able to tackle all the concerns that he or she forgot to highlight or deal with in the first place.

Revision in any kind of writing is important for it gives the writer a second chance to convince the reader that indeed what he or she did in the first place was not a true reflection of his or her actual knowledge of the subject.
In the first place, the writer did not ...

PART 1

Summary
The copyright laws and right of ownership are controversial as different players or parties debate on the issue. One of the widely and globally controversial is a wildlife photographer whose camera was snatched by the monkey taking form of self portrait ‘selfie’ photographs. The photographer decision to sell the images to some of the leading search engines companies went viral with Wikipedia being the last resort. The implications on the Australian laws as the wrangles between the photographer request for the removal of the photos from Wikipedia unfolded. The respective entities entailed refusal of Wikipedia to remove the ...

These two photographs show rhinos in their habitat. To understand such pictures, one needs to apply different levels of understanding an image. One of the levels is denotation. Denotation is a word describing an image in its meaning concept, idea or object (Rozakis 14). From the above photographs, the denotation is the wildlife. The image itself shows photographs of rhinos, which are obviously found in the wilderness. In addition, though the two photographs show rhino images, they are different. Photograph A shows two rhinos, which are hornless and the background shows bare ground with no vegetation while ...

Abstract

‘A new generation of photographer has directed the documentary approach towards a more personal end. Their aim has not been to reform life, but to now it. Their work betrays sympathy- almost affection- for the imperfections and frailties of society. They like the real world, in spite of it terrors……’ [‘(Re) Defining Documentary Photography- Then and Now,’], these are the words of John Szarkowski, which he spoke in 1967 during an art gallery in New York about documentary photography, and its meaning to the world of art. Documentary photography has indeed ...

Environmental sociology is a sociological discipline that is aimed at the research, analysis and communication of the diverse societal and environmental interactions, and may take into account the diverse interactions among human societies and their environment (Environmental). There is an increasing need to examine the relationship of humans to that of their environment hence the development of “a considerable breadth of approaches examining the factors underlying environmental degradation and, more recently, social organizational arrangements promoting environmental improvement” (Humprey et al). On the other hand, sociology of the environment involves focus on the sociological study of environmental processes, as well ...

Ansel Easton Adams is a renowned photographer in America. He was born in the year 1902 February the 20th in the Western Francisco, California. In the year 1927, he had his very first portfolio produced which was called Parmelian Prints of the High Sierras. In this portfolio, he featured his famous photograph Monolith the Face of Half Dome. This portfolio earned him a good amount, 3900 dollars. In the 1930's, he published books on photography and laid to rest on April the 22nd 1984.Adam is popularly known for the black and white landscape photographs where he featured the American ...

The world of modern photography knows a few examples of outstanding photographers who take their photojournalistic calling very seriously. Jacob Riis, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Dorothea Lange, are only some of the top names which along with documenting heartbreaking human condition dictated the standard in documentary photography. Luckily, the demand for it never ceased; therefore, the legacy continued with new names paving the way out of the 20th and into the 21 century. Such photographers as Gerd Ludwig and Ernest Cole have massively contributed to the heritage of human history through their photographs.
Both photographers, Gerd Ludwig and Ernest Cole, were ...

The word ‘picture’, used colloquially, is also nonspecific. A picture book could be a book of drawings or photographs, and in common speech a painting, drawing, or simply a print is often called a picture. Equally important Crimp defines a picture in its verb form to refer to a mental process as the production of an aesthetic object.
The rationale behind Crimp definition is that he moves away from the catalogue text for pictures and focuses on specific issues and an aesthetic phenomenon of a picture. Aesthetic, in the world of art, is used to illustrate the principles and ...

Chuck Close’s “Frank”: Everyman as Art

The late author Douglas Adams said that art is holding a mirror up to the Universe – although he then pointed out that there was not a mirror big enough, since the Universe was infinite in size. So what’s an artist to do? American artist Chuck Close brings that mirror down to size by making his subject huge. In “Frank” (1969), a grey-toned acrylic painting of a black-and-white photograph, an everyday man becomes a monumental work of art. Close shows that the everyman is just as valid a subject for art than classical themes or the upper class.
It ...

The idea that photography is part of art has been a controversial topic. Various critics have argued that photography is calm and does not provide the sense of emotion that is evident in other types of art works such as paintings. This paper argues that at the end of the day, photography is not art due to the fact that photography does not extrapolate some of the fine details such as artworks, photography does not illustrate creativity but opportunity, and at the same time photography does not present the emotion of the photographer.
First of all, photographs do not ...

The cell phone technology is a technology all is rapidly growing all over the world (Rebello). Although the cell phones of today are devices as small as credit cards, they have more computational power than the advanced computers of the previous generation. Thus, the mobile phones of today are being used more than just a means of communicating. Cell phones that were once technological objects have now become an integral part of everyday life. In a short time, the popularity of cell phones among the younger generations has increased considerably. According to studies, a large percentage of the new ...

Question One

The photograph was taken when I was in Hong Kong. I had visited Hong Kong with my father. I was so excited to visit this location, and I wish that each and every day I would go back to Hong Kong. This was approximately 15 years ago. During the visit, I came across my stepbrother who I met while in a restaurant, and I never knew that I had one. In memory of this, we had to take a photograph. This special photograph included three people; my father, my stepbrother, and I. It was a gracious moment, which I ...