ROBERT D’ALESSANDRO
1. Robert D'alessandro uses black and white with all his photos in the series names 'Glory'. He also uses the american flag consecutively through out this series. He might have used a low ISO for high quality images but also used a tripod to prevent camera shake. In the second photo, I believed he defiantly used a tripod, a fast shutter speed, and a simi closed aperture. He uses natural lighting and the contrast of the american flag to emphasize his overall idea for this series.
2. I think D'alessandro's intentions were to make a bold statement about the "American Dream". By frequently using the american flag, it is used as a symbol of the "American Dream". In the second image, the person reaching for the flag, to me, is a way of saying a lot of people who are americans are chasing those dreams. The third image, shows what some have sacrificed to try and reach the dream that is spoken of so frequently in our society.
3. I believed D'alessandro did an amazing job trying to convey such a bold statement through these photos. Looking at the series as a whole, it is clear that the ideal America doesn't exist. People may be very prideful and take advantage of the opportunities open to them, but there are many who are not as fortunate. The guy in the last image might be a veteran of the war. He sacrificed his legs, and risked his life for his country but still looks hopeless as he sits on that flag.
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