1. Comment on 3 elements of design you see in this photo(1)
2. What is Frank Rich’s take on what is happening in the photo? Do you agree with his analysis? Explain(2)
3. Walter Sipser, one of people in the photo, argues that he was misrepresented by the photo. In your opinion, is it important that we, the viewer, understand the whole story before we properly view and criticize a photograph? Explain.(2)
4. Why is this photo is considered to be one of the most artistic photos taken of the 9/11 tragedy. Do you agree that it is a brilliant photograph? Explain in a short paragraph response. this answer is worth 5 marks. (5)
Precipitation by Gordon Lewis, 2009 10 Marks
George's Analysis: 1. Is this a spontaneous shot in George's opinion or a carefully planned shot? Explain.( 2) 2. George states that he wouldn't want to know what the sign says? Do you agree it would take away from the power of the image if we knew what the sign says? Explain.(2)
The Photographer's Perspective:
1. WHat are the 3 key elements to Gordon's photographs?(1)
Thinking Forward: 1. There is nothing particularly striking or traditionally beautiful about this setting. Can you think of some setttings or places where you could anticipate and create a photograph like this. Name 2 settings you can think of and what time of day, what subjects you could imagine working in this setting(5)
Please download and complete these questions. When complete, print them and hand them in to Mr. Francis.
1. Which elements of design do you see in this photo that we have looked at so far in the course? Name 2 and describe how they are effective ( 2)
2. Did the artist find this an easy photo to create? Why/Why not? What lesson can we learn about getting a good photo from Roman Loranc? ( 3)
3. Describe in a paragraph, why you think this is a strong or weak photo. Discuss both technical, conceptual and emotional elements in your response. ( 5)
Total Marks : /10
Front Towards Enemy-Louie Palu, 2008
Please respond to the following questions in regards to the portrait shown: 10 MARKS
George's Analysis:
1. What are the things we can only guess and the photo may invite us to consider. In other words, what do you think about when you see this photo? What images or emotions does this photograph evoke for you? ( 2)
2. What does George say is usually true about image quality in photojournalism? ( 1)
The Photographer's Perspective:
1.What does Louie feel is the key to getting good photographs of people? (1)
2. How is Louie's perspective different from George's and even your own perspective in regards to this photograph?(1)
Thinking Forward:
Your Opinion:
1. What is technically strong about this photograph? ( 1) 2. What is creatively strong in this photograph? (1 ) 3. Although you won't have access to photographing a soldier, what is a portrait that you could try to take in this project that could capture the power of Louie Palu's photograph? Discuss your idea in a short paragraph: ( 3)