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Photography & Early Film

This short film was very interesting because aside from bieng the first “Sci-fi” movie it was actually more of a comedy. I could tell that it was very primitive because the camera was stationed and didn’t move. The reason for … Continue reading

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Pictures of Pictures

Pictures of Pictures? New technology is constantly shaping our lives in every way. The way we document and take notes usually involves our cellphone camera, which by the way keeps getting more sophisticated every couple of months. Everytime i go … Continue reading

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As a “thank you” and “goodbye” I would like to share with the class some photos that I found inspirational for me. They are something that I stumbled upon during this semester. They are quirky, funny, emotional, original and creative… … Continue reading

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A Glimpse Inside Gaza-War Photography Today

Hicks’ photographs show the true nature of war in the rawest form, fatalities, causalities and injuries.  It shows how war can make us less human by hurting the innocent and causing mayhem in your surroundings.  Documentation of war is important … Continue reading

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Pictures of Pictures

I most certainly do agree with Roberta Smith after reading her article.  She said “The camera is a way of connecting… and collecting fleeting experiences.”  We take pictures of photos so we can share with our friends and people around … Continue reading

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The Greatest War Photograph and Robert Capa

I find Whelan’s argument convincing because of the fact that he is throwing statement after statement, whether or not they are true, we won’t know because we were never actually there.  As for the photo being staged I don’t think … Continue reading

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A Glimpse Inside Gaza-War Photography Today

Hick’s photographs shows us the hardcore reality of the damages a war like the one in Gaza can affect their people. All we hear about over here in the US is about the bombings, attacks, etc. but we never get … Continue reading

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The Greatest War Photograph and Robert Capa

Before reading the article, I never questioned if Capa’s photograph was staged or not. In my opinion it looks like he was at the right place, at the right time. The solider looks like he was just shot and he … Continue reading

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Photographing the Beginning of the Civil Rights Movement

I feel like both Frank and Count’s photographs were equally powerful and both showed the hardships of American society in the Fifties. Count and Frank’s work both captured REAL moments. Frank captured the true, sad and empty emotions all Americans … Continue reading

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