Monthly Archives: April 2013

Discussion Topic: Street Art, Photography, and the Inside Out Project in Times Square

The Inside Out Project is HERE in NYC’s Times Square through May 10th. Go to the Photo Book Truck in Times Square and get your photograph taken! In 2011, the French street artist JR launched a global art project called Inside … Continue reading

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The greatest war photograph & Robert Capa

I do believe that Capa’s photograph was staged because there is no evidence of blood in the soldier’s shirt, for me it looks very dramatic, perfectly posed. First of all, I have a huge respect for war photographers, they are … Continue reading

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Discussion Topic: The Greatest War Photograph and Robert Capa

I believe that Robert Capa’s “Fallen Soldier” is a staged photograph. There is no evidence of gun shot residue or blood in the photograph that Capa took. I do believe that the photograph was staged after the soldier was killed. … Continue reading

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Response to The Greatest War Photograph and Robert Capa

I don’t think Robert Capas photo is staged. You can pick almost any other famous photo and speculate if its staged or not, especially if its recent. I would love to have proof that this photo is without a doubt … Continue reading

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The Falling Soldier

By observing Capa’s photograph of the Falling Soldier is hard for me to decide whether or not the photograph was staged. Based on Mr. Frank’s explanation of the photograph and Mr. Whelan wide argument I’ve come to the conclusion that … Continue reading

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Respond: The Greatest War Photograph and Robert Capa

Observing the photo of Robert Capa “Falling Solider” you can see that the postion the “solider” is showing while falling looks staged. With how his hands is towards the back makes you think that he is doing this to brace … Continue reading

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Respond to:The Greatest War Phototgraph and Robert Capa

Based on Richard Whela’s arguments, I Believed Capa’s photograph is not staged. Whelan analysed the Failing Soldier and found that is truthfulness, and he also proved that Knightley’s arguments were inconsistent. According to Whela’s discovery, the Falling Soldier is a … Continue reading

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The Greatest War Photograph

The Greatest War Photograph Robert Capa, and his famous photo “Death of a loyalist soldier”, said to be a fake and accused of fakery. In this once photo there is a lot to think about on whether this was staged or … Continue reading

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Re:The Greatest War Phototgraph and Robert Capa

I do find Capa’s arguments to be convincing. He is risking his life to obtain such photographs in many situations so why lie about the uniqueness and the stories behind each photo. Being a war photographer I don’t really see … Continue reading

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Discussion Topic: Tim Hetherington and Modern-day War Photography

I believe that Hetherington wanted to show the human side of the soldiers, as well as the human side of war in general. About the movie, I believe they just want to show the soldiers as heroes. That’s something I’ve … Continue reading

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