From my trip to Greenwood I learned that one object on the same location can look differently. I took pictures were greatly impacted by angles and in particular the natural lighting. In the first picture taken from a severe side angle, the female subject appears dark and brooding. The shadows that were being cast greatly impacted the tone and tenor of the picture. The shadows seem to cast a background that is suited to the mood of the woman. The viewer would be more likely to see a figure that is sad and literally and figuratively darker. Further, the viewer would be more likely to view the woman as someone who is appealing to a higher power to right a wrong…a woman in mourning. Since the picture of the monument was taken in a cemetery, the subject matter takes on almost a scary or ominous tone. Lastly, the coloring due to the management of light makes the monument appear to be more weathered by the elements and neglected.
In direct contrast, the second picture is taken from a wider angle and more from a frontward position. The impact of light on the subject matter is great, as the woman is seen in more of an angelic fashion then the darker picture. We see that the natural light has a great impact on the viewer’s perspective and that the coloring of the woman makes her appear to be gazing to a greater being in reverence instead of despair. Additionally, the angle of the picture makes the woman appear to be more hopeful that her prayers will be answered. This representation of the woman seems like it would be more appropriate in a cathedral or church since the subject matter is so much more hopeful
