Monthly Archives: October 2013

Is selfie art?

I think this can go either way.  In one way I think that taking photos of oneself with different facial expression or different people is just a way of having fun and to “share” on those apps like instagram and … Continue reading

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Early Photography and Film

Watching the film from this weeks post, I saw multiple similarities between photography and film.  From this past weeks lecture, we uncovered what gave the movement to the film.  Essentially it was a storyboard with multiple photos on it.  Essentially … Continue reading

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Is a Selfie Art?

I have pondered this thought and in my opinion selfie can be an art.  In general, photography is essentially an art.  The thing about a selfie is that you have the ability to manipulate the content of that photo.  As … Continue reading

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Discussion Topic: Photography and Special Effects in Early Film

Georges Méliès released the first science fiction film A Trip to the Moon (Le voyage dans la lune) in 1902. The filmmaker spared no expense for special effects and is regarded as the “father of special effects.” Some of you may have seen … Continue reading

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Views from Versailles to post-Katrina New Orleans

Like Polidori, I agree that sometimes photographs do not need people in them to get across a message. A photo can convey a message with whatever is being shot. I do agree that his works are powerful statements. I admire … Continue reading

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Views from Versailles to post-Katrina New Orleans

Yes, I believe the photographs that Versailles took are works of art. In my opinion, Versailles’ photographs of the places themselve is enough. Photographs don’t always need people to make them good. The way he takes the photo of the … Continue reading

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Views from Versailles to post-Katrina New Orleans

Not all photographs need people in them to get their message heard by the viewers. As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words” and Polidori truly does make this saying true. As an artist, his job is … Continue reading

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Robert Polidori Photographs Hong Kongs Rational Planning

Robert Polidori seems to be a passionate photographer who is truly dedicated to what he does. Polidori likes to capture the aftermath of natural disasters and other major events. After viewing his photographs I believe that his work is quite … Continue reading

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Is a Selfie Art?

The “selfie” can be art, but is not always.  I think what can make a shot like this art is the intention of the photographer, this is similar to any other medium used for creation.  While the majority of selfie’s … Continue reading

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The Civil War Tintype and Modern Soldiers

I like the idea of renewing this old process. In Drew’s photographs, it brought out a more humane side to the war. My opinion is that the black and white tintype process gives out this deeper mood to the photography. I … Continue reading

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