Robert Capa

1. How does Capa get to know his subjects and familiarize himself with the event that he is supposed to shoot?

He joings the army himself to get a better perception of what it it like fighting in a war. Also, to see what he could be taking pictures of.

2. What does Kenyon mean when he writes that Robert Capa "sought stark reality" in his work?

It means that Capa wanted to show the people what the truth behind everything is, and that some things can be just plain cruel.

3. Kenyon writes that Cappa's photographs show "stark reality" while he "colored his prose". What is the difference? Which medium/approach is more honest?

Showing stark reality means to show the truth behind something, even if it might be painful, whereas coloring a prose is to have effect on how you show things to people. This could be by using emotions.

I think that showing the truth is more honest, but putting effect into what you are showing to people can stay in peoples minds.

4. Cappa photographed a Spanish soldier shot in action and became famous immediately. Why do you think that photographsmade such impacts. What does it imply about photojournalists and location?

I think that the photo had a great impact, because people outside the war didn't know how things worked. So by showing this photo, the truth is shown that people are constanly dying.

It implies that photojournalists work hard and travel around the world, even into dangerous situations to get the best photos.

The President's Photographer

1. Who was the first American President to be photographed while in office? What photographic process was used?

James k. Polk --> 1845

2. Presidnet Abraham Lincoln had a photograph taken standing with his left hand on a stack of books. Why did he do this?

For a more scholarly and educated look.

3. Imagine you are the current President of the United States. What photographs would you like taken and shown to the public?

I would want pictures showing a well balanced, caring leader, who will be a good leader of the country.

4. What does the White House photo editor Alice Gabriner look for in selecting the right photographs to present to the public.

The picture needs to be in the moment, fresh and have good lighting.

5. Under President Obama, who has final approval over the photographs his administration releases to the public?

Lyndon Johnson

6. Why did President Obama decide not to personally approve all the photographs released to the public while Lyndon B. Johnson did?

Because there are so many pictures of him being taken everyday it would be impossibke to check. Also, with all the technology today it is very easy to take/make pictures.

7. Why do presidents and their staff review photographs before they are released?

To make sure that they do not make a bad impression of the president.

8. Who was the Chief White House Photographer for George W. Bush? When did he start taking pictures of the President?

Eric Draper --> When George W. Bush left texas.

9. What did George W. Bush say is the hardest decision any president has to make?

Sending people to fight in combat, because you know that people will lose their lives.

10. What did Chief White House Photographer Eric Draper say was the most intense moment during his entire time at the White House?

The moment that George W. Bush decided to send troops to fight in Iraq, and went outside to think things over.

11. Who did George W. Bush ask to follow him onto the South Lawn of the White House after he made the decision to go to war?

Spot the dog.

12. What do you think was being discussed in the Situation Room before George W. Bush left the room visibly upset?

I think he was talking about if he should or shouldn't go to war with Iraq.

13. If you were president of the United States, what would be some reasons you would use to decide to go to war?

To keep the other country under control.


Favorite Presidental Pictures



I like this picture because it captures the moment, and expresses the power that the Presidents carry.




This picture represents that the Presidents also have a family that they care about, and are also just like everybody else int that way.



I also like this picture because you can see the President and the Firt Lady having a special moment, with all the body gaurds looking away.

Do you think you need good writing skills to be a strong photo journalist?

No, because a photo journal does not consist of good writing. A photo journal has the photographs explain what is happening. There is no need for writing since "a picture is worth a thousand words". A photo journalist only needs to have a good sence of photography, passion for the topic, and understanding, to show the audience their story.

Which photo essay by one of your peers intrigued you the most?

I really enjoyed Alena's presentation, because it captures the story of her journey home. The photograhs were very nice and lets you understand the story that is being told. 

The Game

It was a cold day, there wasn't much sun shining. AAS was hosting two tough days of football tournaments. The begining of the last football match was about to start. On one field the Anglo American School of Moscow (AASM) against the Anglo American School of St. Petersburg (AASS), and on the other the Kiev International School (KIS) against Hinkston. Boys aged from 14 to 18 were competeing for one thing, to become champion. The goals were empty, and the refs were talking to eachother. It was a tense moment. The two teams were having a group talk, both about the same topic, winning. Then it was time, the two teams walked on to the field an found their postions ready to start. Once the ref blew the whistle, the game begun. Immideatly, the energy level rose way up. Like panthers the players chased the ball down the field until it was theirs. 

THE END

The Kiss



This photograph was taken on August 14, 1945. The photographer of this picture is Alfred Aisenstaedt, a German-American photographer. He was taking pictures of unexpected events during that day, when he saw this. This picture is of a sailor who was so happy the war was over, he kissed a girl he never knew before. Also, Alfred has taken many pictures, and of important people as well, and has asked to take many pictures.

The Afghan Girl by Steve Mccurry

 

I think that this picture describes the lives of the refugees, not only in that camp but also around the world. The holes in the shawl and the expression in the girls face describes a lot. Although, what is most famous about this picture is the color of the girls eyes. This picture has become very popular, because most people haven't heard of Afghanistan and through this picture, people have become curious about the country.

 

 



 

Famous photographs

1. Lunch atop a Skyscraper


This photograph was taken by Charles C. Ebbets (an Amreican photographer born in Alabama),  in 1932. It shows 11 work men eating their lunch while hundreds of feet above the ground. It was during the consruction of the GE Building at Rockefeller Center, on the 69th floor.

http://www.worldsfamousphotos.com/2008/01/21/lunch-atop-a-skyscraper-1932/



2. Segregated Water Founatains



This picture was taken by Elliott Erwitt (famous for his photograhs of ironic sitiuations in everyay life)in the 1950´s, it shows the seperation betwen the two races at that time, and how different the lifestyles were just by looking at this picture.

http://www.worldsfamousphotos.com/2007/09/05/segregated-water-fountains-1950/


3. Omayra Sánchez



This photograph was taken by Frank Fournier (a French photographer who moved to Amreica, and became a staff photographer) after the Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted in Columbia, 1985. It had effected around 25,000 people. The girl in the picture was 13 years old, and was trapped in water and concrete for around 3 days. Her legs were stuck in concrete and at the time the people could not get her out. Sasldy this girl passed away, after trying everything they could at that moment, because shartly after this girl passed away.

http://www.worldsfamousphotos.com/2007/05/04/omayra-sanchez-1985/


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