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Professor, I would like to start by apologizing for my tardiness. I may not get any credit for this, but any would be appreciated. Upon reviewing the photo and Capa’s explanation for authenticity, I have come to my own conclusion … Continue reading →

Though this by far is an extraordinary photograph, it was very difficult to be content with. This being that we have been exposed to many photographs in which appeared to be real but in reality were actually staged. Robert Whelan … Continue reading →

Whelan’s uses a great amount of evidence to help back up why he believes Capa’s photo isnt staged. Personally I am torn between whether or not it was or wasnt. The message behind the photo is very relevant but the images … Continue reading →

Whelan’s argument is very convincing. His points of the photo not being staged is good, but i still believe it is staged. The way the person in the photograph is falling doesn’t look realistic to me. It seems off because … Continue reading →

The image was controversial for me because other pictures we have been exposed to that seemed truly authentic have not been and vice versa. However, Whelan provides both his own and other professional dissections of Robert Capa’s “Falling Soldier.” Alongside … Continue reading →

Richard Whelan’s article on proving that Robert Robert Capa’s “Falling Soldier” is genuine is quite convincing. Whelan established a multifaceted approach in addressing the controversy behind the photograph. Although many of the reasons seem to be superficial, the argument that … Continue reading →

I do find Richard’s argument to be very convincing. Though, I first thought that the photo was staged, I came to the conclusion the photo is not. Capa caught the bullet hitting the body of the downed solider, right as … Continue reading →