PHOTOJOURNALISM.

photo #1

This photo was taken at the Independence Day Children's Parade. It is important because it shows that children celebrate the holiday as well. The picture was taken by Mark M. Hancock. The mood is upbeat and you can see that the city is very family-orientated. The framing of the photograph is really nice because the flag almost takes up half the picture, without ruining the shot. He really emphasizes the flag but your attention is still drawn to the background.

photo #2

This photo was taken during WWII by Eugene Smith. You can tell that he is trying to protect himself. It is important because it shows a different side of the war. When looking at photographs from war, you often see people shooting each other. It is rare to see the vulnerability of soldiers. The black and white gives the overall photograph value and emphasis. The mood is very vulnerable and suspenseful. Smith framed the photo so that the soldier was right in the middle.

photo #3

This photo was taken by Michael Soluri to document "The Labor of Space Exploration." It is important because the astronaut is on his way to his training to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. This photograph follows the Rule of Thirds. The main emphasis of this picture is on the eyes of the astronaut, which also give off a mood of sincerity and seriousness.

photo #4

This picture was taken by Callie Shell on Barack Obama's Inauguration Day. This is a very important photograph because it captures a very significant time in history. It is the first time an African American has been elected President of the US. This picture contains lines, value, and unity. The framing of this picture is very nice because Obama is somewhat in the middle and the surrounding people are parallel to him and the carpet. The mood of the image is very solemn and patriotic.

photo #5

This photo was taken by Max Whittaker of a firefighter putting out the fire of the San Bruno explosion. This event is very important because it is very close to home. It was an unexpected event that has impacted the lives of hundreds of people. This picture contains value, line, unity, and practices the Rule of Thirds. The photographer framed the shot so that the image goes from light to dark when looking from the top left to bottom right. The emphasis is mainly on the water and flames. The mood of the image is helpless, yet hopeful.