Monthly Archives: March 2013
Response to: Lynsey Addario
Today isn’t so much viewed as back then, when women were considered as housewives. In today’s time they are out there doing jobs where it would normally be males doing that, but more especially those dangerous jobs males would normally … Continue reading
A Woman Photographer on the Front Lines
Of course I think its dangerous for female photographers, or anyone for that matter, to work in war zones. Its a war zone! Just last week Olivier Voisin, a french photojournalist, died in Syria from wounds he received from shrapnel. These people know what … Continue reading
women on the front lines
I think that the fact that there are women in the front lines is another struggle that women have been fighting for. We know there has always been stereotypes and maybe the majority of women are more into careers than … Continue reading
There right to choose.
I believe that even in the 21st century us women still struggle to gain equality in many different perspectives of life. Whether at work or at war, women are still view as the “weak sex”. I agree with photographer Addario’s … Continue reading
Subways Portraits by Walker Evans
It’s interesting to look at the photographs that Evans has been taking. These photographs are shows that the real side of people, because people may put out different poses when they look at the camera. In addition, it’s very realistic … Continue reading
A Woman Photographer on the Front Lines
In my point of view I think it’s dangerous to be working in war zones, whether male or female. However, people are have their own decision and have the right to choose which job they want to do, and there … Continue reading
Response: Connecting to Spirits via Photography
This kind of documentation seems really spooky. However, I think that it might be valuable to document them because of the fact that the person doesn’t always remember what they are doing or saying. The Mambo in the article was … Continue reading
Response: Subway Portraits by Evans
Its funny to see how time can pass but the riders still act the same. Riding the trains for a long period of time can be awkward because there really isn’t anything to look at. I usually just stare at … Continue reading
Announcement: Please watch deadlines for Discussion Topic Posts
As you know, all the Discussion Topics are timed. I post a topic for commentary and you have two weeks to respond. Please take a look at the deadlines at the bottom of each Discussion Topic. Although you can always … Continue reading
Lynsey Addario, A Woman Photographer on the Front Lines
First of all, I’m against war in general. However, I believe that all the people that goes to combat (not only soldiers, but also doctors, nurses, cookers, journalist, etc.) are really brave, because they risk their life and they leave … Continue reading
