Author Archives: Nusrat T. Khan

Robert Whelan pointed out some interesting points about capa’s photograph being staged but still I believe this image is definitely not staged. This image seems real because the way he falls to the ground is similar to how someone would … Continue reading →

We all want privacy in our lives and it is wrong to take pictures without getting permission from the person. It is creepy that someone is taking your picture without having your consent. Svenson’s photographs are absolutely violating his neighbor’s … Continue reading →

We all love to take food pictures. We go to different places and every time we try new food, we prefer to capture the moment so that we can see it later. Npr’s slide show makes you want to buy … Continue reading →

I chose the picture in Bangladesh by Taslima Akhter. I am from Bangladesh so I felt an immediate connection and felt proud to see that Time Magazine has selected her photo as one of the top ten pictures from 2013. … Continue reading →

“George Melies A Trip to the Moon” has many aspects of early photography. The film is black and white, which is similar as early photographs. The film was quite interesting although there was no dialogue to understand the movie. I … Continue reading →

The controversy over whether or not selfies are art depends on one’s perspective. From my perspective, selfies are art. Since it incorporates similar elements when taking any regular photo. The definition of photography is “the art or practice of taking … Continue reading →

Tintype illustrates a perspective that is authentic or realistic.  Capturing modern warfare infused with an ancient photography method makes it more nostalgic of the past war fares and they compliment each other. The whole process of transforming the photos is … Continue reading →

According to the film clips wet-plate photography it goes through an exclusive process to go make the pictures look authentic. It has it’s own quality which is hard to find in photography anymore. Wet-plate photography is worth doing, but it … Continue reading →

Our society has fixed contemptuous affiliations with terrorists and when they are “glorified” unintentionally, citizens become furious. The “selfie” of Tsarnaev was should be like a “mug shot” not plastered beautifully on a Rolling Stone magazine like a celebrity—it is … Continue reading →

When we watch the fireworks, most people take video or pictures of the event rather than actually viewing it with their eye—we capture the fleeting moments in our cameras since it is meant to be relived and shared. A picture … Continue reading →