Ansel Adams stated, “A great photograph is a full expression of what one feels about what is being photographed in the deepest sense and is, thereby, a true expression of what one feels about life in its entirety.” Have you ever wonder where photography first started? Have you ever wondered who made photography what it is today? What type of impact particular photographers had on photography? Alfred Stieglitz was a man who had big aspirations in his lifetime but did it so easily in with coming from a wealthy family. Alfred Stieglitz was one who changed modern photography and helped make it what it is today ("Alfred Stieglitz."). Alfred was a photographer, a gallerist, an impresario, and a publisher ("Alfred Stieglitz."). Who were Stieglitz …show more content…
Stieglitz used form, line, and shadows to accomplish the same impact that paintings had on society (Ferebee). Whereas other photographers used other techniques to accomplish what was appealing to the human eye or society. His photos were of everyday life, clouds, airplanes, snowstorms, or to record that moment in time of history (Davis). One of his most famous works is “The Steerage,” along with many others such as (1903) Spring Showers, (1892) The Terminal, (1902) The Hand of Man, and (1893) Winter on Fifth Avenue (Lee). All of these images deal with some type of object or subject along with an element from nature. The elements from nature can be fog, clouds, rain, nightfall, and or snow. In the Spring Showers image, there is a tree with a water reflection and a man in the background that is visible softly (Lee). The Terminal image is an image that is softly focused along with being modern with the horse and buggy-drawn carriage. That particular image is simple yet shows a lot of emotions. In The Hand of Man photograph, the image shows a steam engine train with smoke coming out of the stack. The image is taken with another soft focus from the fog. Winter of Fifth Avenue is an image that is subtle yet simple with the complex lines from the snow leading your eyes around the image. The lines in the image also allow for your eyes to travel backwards and makes the image appear like it has depth. Stieglitz’s influence came from British photographer Peter Henry Emerson. Emerson believed that the camera should capture the true nature rather than alter the sense of what is true (Ferebee). Stieglitz’s impact on design was more of a photography impact. He proved that photography was an art form (Ferebee). His philosophy was “It has been done—the machine has plastically expressed life—a mechanically printed piece of paper breathes—it is a concrete
Watkins was known for his unique style of photography. His photographs were characterized by their large size, sharp detail, and dramatic composition. Watkins used a large-format camera, which allowed him to capture expansive views of the western landscape with remarkable clarity and depth. He was also one of the first photographers to use a tripod, which allowed him to make long exposures and capture the subtleties of light and shadow in his images. In addition, Watkins had a keen eye for composition and was able to convey the majesty and scale of the western landscape in his photographs.
Street and commercial photography are two very different styles with different intentions yet they sometimes have a few things in common. These two styles can be portrayed in so many different ways. I will be comparing and contrasting the work of Zun Lee, a street photographer who specialises in portraiture and Matthew Coughlin, a commercial photographer who also specialises in portraiture. Portraiture may be a standout platform amongst the most established types of visual representation. A portrait is a picture about an individual; it may be a painting, photograph or an other alternative representation.
Eddie Adams Biography Photographs are important part of our society. In simple terms a picture is worth a thousand words. Photographs play significant roles in unveiling history for our generation today. However, it is also important to appreciate the photographers since the photograph can only be good as a photographer’s vision. This paper reviews the life of famous photograph Eddie Adams who has taken many photographs that define our history today.
This technique allowed photographers greater control over their images' tonal range, resulting in more dramatic and impactful compositions. Adams' work has had a lasting impact on both photography as an art form and environmental conservation efforts. His stunning images continue to inspire generations of photographers worldwide, while his advocacy work has helped shape modern environmental policy. In conclusion, Ansel Adams was an incredibly talented photographer whose work captured the beauty of nature while also raising awareness about important environmental issues. His legacy continues to influence both photography as an art form and conservation efforts globally.
In turn, Adam’s passion for photographically documenting the many landscapes of the United States inspired the public to visit and explore these places for themselves. Ansel Adams will forever be tied to the innovations he made to the art of photography, the majestic landscapes of the west, and his efforts to conserve
In the excerpt, The Street by Ann Petry, there is a 3rd person omniscient narrator to explain the hatefulness of the cold along with the keen determination of Lutie Johnson. The narrator completely conveys the true parts of the cold to better show Lutie Johnson’s experiences by employing descriptive personifications and vivid imagery of the central antagonist as the wind. Imagery is undeniably the most used literary device in this excerpt, as it gives the reader an accurate sense of the horrible temperate weather that the protagonist is forced to endure in her search for a home. The presence of the “Cold November wind” is shown in the sense of disorder and chaos that is at 110th street. “Scraps of paper “are sent “…into the faces of the people
For example, page 54 states, “…the file of ice developing on the outer edges of the fountain…”. This obviously shows that the ice is cold physically since it is plainly frozen water. This event also took place during the murder scene of Bob and could attribute to the eeriness and grave feeling given by the depiction of the scene. Also, on page 42, it accentuates Darry’s eyes as being “icy”. This depiction is both physical and emotional since Darry does have the blue eyes and is also cold hearted towards others and does not show much feeling to anyone.
This makes us instantly look at them. The wide space between the man and woman has no major distractions within in, the artist could have filled that space with some interesting art, but chose not to because it would have drawn the viewers’ attention away from the woman and man. The authors choice of color is quite plain, but the bright colors that follow the sides of the viewing box help guide the viewers eyes to the man in the background, assisting the implied created by the railings. The author used value in the artwork to show what is important. The woman’s body is heavily shaded and doesn’t catch the viewer’s eye.
Ansel Adams was an American photographer who was also an environmentalist. He was known for his black and white photographs of landscapes. He became a famous photographer because he helped found the photography department of the Museum of Modern Art in 1940. His motivation occurred after his family took a trip to the Yosemite National Park, which is where he took photographs for the first time. Ansel Adams made a huge impact on photography because of his technological advances like the Zone System, environmental work, and beautiful black and white photographs.
Ansel Adams was an American photographer well-known for his black and white landscape photography. His work was based around the American West and national parks as he was a keen environmentalist. Some of his most famous work was that of the photographs taken at Yosemite National Park. His work is based more towards the sublime due to the nature of the landscapes he photographs such as mountains, cliffs, raging rivers etc. In the introduction to Adams’ book: The Portfolios of Ansel Adams, John Szarkowski writes, “Adams’ pictures seem as dematerialized as the reflections on still water, or the shadows cast on morning mist.”
However, despite his major influence on the photography world, he gave up photography in 1862 after taking a final series of photographs. Fenton was one of the very few people who showed the world that photos are a very important medium, and should be taken
"The photographic image is the object itself, the object freed from the conditions of time and space that govern it. No matter how fuzzy, distorted, or discolored, no matter how lacking, in documentary value the image may be, it shares, by virtue of the very process of its be- coming, the being of the model of which it is the reproduction; it is the model." "Photography does not create eternity, as art does, it embalms time, rescuing it simply from its proper corruption. The aesthetic qualities of photography are to be sought in its power to lay bare the realities."
In the essay, “ Why We Take Pictures,” the author Susan Sontag states that photography is not only a simple tool for seeking pleasure but can also be used against anxiety and as tool of power. Sontag emphasises the importance of photography during traveling by stating the anxieties that people can face if they are not taking pictures. First, Sontag points out that people feel disorientation in a new place the uncertainty of what the new place will be like can cause people to panic. However, taking picture enables people to have certain control over the new environments the fact that one knows where he or she is at and where he or she has been, helps individuals cure their anxieties. Second, Sontag indicates that anxieties during traveling can also be caused by the guilt of not being at work.
The theme of appearance extends further in Dorian’s life. Dorian’s outer beauty allows him to get away with almost anything, due to the fact that people equals his outer beauty to him being a good person. In reality, Wilde makes it very clear that Dorian Gray is not a good person. The theme of appearance is illustrated through underlying criticism within Wilde’s use of motifs and symbols. A main motif used by Wilde is the painting done by Basil Hallward.
CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK 2.1 Introduction: This chapter would analysis photography under conceptual review as the main concept of this study, it would look at the history of photography, types of photography, and types of cameras available till date, followed by empirical review and lastly the theoretical framework would come at the end of this chapter. 2.2.1 History of photography The concept of photography was coined out of a Greek words “photo” meaning light and “graphy” meaning writing and when merged together the word means writing with light. Although different scholars proffered different definitions of photography, the concept, however still remains the same.