Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Civil War




The Civil War is worthy because of the time the United States encountered the conflicts that occurred because of the opposing sides; moreover, one can determine the situation of the particular time and place because of Matthew Brady's photographs.
The positive outcomes of the war was the Union being able to complete the objective of bringing the states back together; however, the negative outcomes were the number of deaths that totaled because of the war and the devastation that the American  experienced during these difficult years of American history. These photos also describe the amount of determination of the soldiers that they strived to do their utmost to finish the war as soon as possible  and also by means of making America a more accustomed environment to all individuals residing here. I didn't realize the importance that of African American soldiers in the battlefield and the different circumstances that they encountered just to fight for what they wanted and destined to be made. Moreover, I didn't realize the strength that the family had to endure the battles with the husband or head of the household and created such a atmosphere that detailed the survival of them. Though I think what family would endure the hardships and drills of a soldier at the battlefield or anywhere they traveled. Regardless of the circumstances and difficulties of the Civil War, the impact of this great war will always mark the importance and freedom that marked the American Nation and people from here on to the future.

Friday, April 1, 2011



1. What feeling does this photograph create in you, the viewer?
It creates a sorrow and gloomy feeling toward me and the devastation that Japan has been stricken with.
2. What story do you think this photograph tells the viewer? Does it capture something that would be hard to convey in words?
Yes, the disastrous environment that Japan is dealt with and the sentiment all the world is realized with such a photo.
3. Who or what is the subject of this photograph?
The subject is the patient in the hospital being transported to another station where all the die lie.
4. Is the lighting natural or artificial? What time of day is it?
The light is natural and it seem like mid day or some time after noon.
5. If it is a color photo, what colors stand out? If it is black and white, what is the effect?
The natural skin color of the person stands out.
6. What part or parts are out of focus, if any? What is the effect?
Nothing is out of focus.
7. How is the picture composed? Is the subject centered? Is the "rule of thirds" followed?
The subject is centered.
8. What strikes you most about the photo? Why do you think that is?
The person taken away by the staff, and moved to another section. Because death is the ultimate fear of many.
9. What is the background for this image?
The background is the person's leg holding the victim of the tragedy. 
10. Is this photo timely? Does it have a timeless quality? Both? Might it become iconic? Why or why not?
Yes it is recent and the tragedy will consume the devastation that the world saw in Japan.