Child with a Toy Gernade in Central Park

This is a very striking picture of a boy holding a gernade clinched in his hand with that seem to point to a deperate future, hysterical and militarized. This picture catches your eye because of the contrast of calm nature with violent- seeming nature of such a young boy. Take notice of even the skinny tree trunks compared to the young boy's stick-like legs and the representation of two different worlds. Why would the boy look so anxious and destressed in such a calm, serene, public place? He looks as if he has already been thorough war because of the expression on his face and his features. What about is body language and facial expressions makes him look already look like a victim of a war? Why would he be made to portray such a graphic image?

Singing Children

My Picture is in the Photo Book. Pg.177.. Be sure to read the caption..

How does this picture compare to what it might have been like with the same age group of kids in the United States during the same time frame? How could it have been different? What do you think the stars and rockets on the wall are meant for in regards to the children?

"Hands" Michael Wells

Look at "The Photo Book" page 486 ("Hands" Michael Wells).

It's said that a picture is worth a thousand words. How does this picture exemplify this? How does it aid the missionary's cause in Uganda? How can it be used, for what purpose?

Be sure to read the caption!

Mother Teresa's Feet

Fixed on her feet, the photographer was captivated. 

Sometimes photographers communicate a message through artistic shots, contrast, or a variety of elements included.  Other times, the frame is simple with only the bare image speaking to the viewer.   

How is this bare image, of Mother Teresa's foot so powerful? 

What does it symbolize?

How does the picture speak?

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Sample Blog Post:

Analyze this picture. How might you incorporate this photograph into an article about childhood obesity?

Sample Blog ~ Night Before the Wedding

Each of you will post one photograph with one writing prompt this term. You should respond to a minimum of five of these blog posts with an organized short essay before the end of the term. Please make sure each post has a few responses.

Here is a sample post:

Take a look at this photograph of Blake Miller, a US Marine lance corporal, returned to his boyhood Kentucky home after being honorably discharged from the military, following a tour of duty in Iraq. Now home, Miller attempts to get his life back on track and marries his high school sweetheart Jessica. (http://bop.nppa.org/2007/still_photography/winners). Analyze the picture and offer your opinion about what the photographer hoped to capture. Consider all elements of the photograph: his haircut, the cigarette, the background, the wedding veil. What argument might you create to serve as a caption for this photograph?