The Art Of Photojournalism

Photo by: Malcolm Browne

Image Source: http://crackerjackiez.blogspot.com/2010/12/photographs-that-changed-world.html

Year Created: 1963

Obvious main subject

In this image of the priest it is clear what the main subject of this image is. With the photographer not offsetting the subject you are drawn right into him. With what is occurring that also helps to show what the main subject is.

Subject’s Expression

Interesting enough, it seems as if the priest is calm and relaxed even though he is on fire. It appears that his legs are crossed and that alone will tell you. From this image you cant see any facial expression so body language is the only thing to judge.

Texture

In this image you clearly see that he is on fire, so that makes the texture evident. You almost feel the pain and the heat coming from the priest. Looking through the photo the flames show the most texture.

Photo by: Mike Wells

Image Source: http://www.vinodlive.com/2007/02/15/some-of-the-most-powerful-images-from-around-the-world/

Year Created: 1980

Is the image black & White or color?

This image is in color and I feel as though that brings a very humane affect to this photo. Its two different races in the photo and to me if it was in black and white that easily could be overlooked.

Keep it simple

This image caught my attention quickly.  Its very simple but it says a lot within it. With just two hands you see the different sizes and you see the major difference. If the image was a full picture of both people I feel as though it would not have the same affect that it gives off with just these two hands.

In or out of focus

This image correctly focuses on these two hands. And you can see in the background that it got blurred out so nothing distracts from the meaning of the image. Also with the sharpness you can see details in the hands of the kid in Uganda.

Photo by: Robert Capa

Image Source:https://abluteau.wordpress.com/2009/05/08/nyc-center-cant-solve-73-year-old-photo-mystery/

Year Created: 1938

Depth of field

This image uses a large depth of field, with the men walking up the hill its like a never ending image. You have some soldiers at the beginning of the image and you have some at the top so it makes your eyes look from the start to end.

Rule of thirds

This image also uses the rule of third concept, because the subjects aren’t directly in the middle of the picture. They are at the lower part of the image so that leaves the middle and top part of the image available.

Contrast Appropriate

I feel as though the contrast is good for the setting of the image. It’s a black and white image that portrays the image to be heart felt. Especially with the men walking up the hill you almost feel that you understand their fight with the tone of the image.