Harry Callahan takes most of his photographs from a far distance and they are all in black and white. The photographs are all portraits and they only show one to two people in them. They all have very plain backgrounds whether it is black or white. All of Callahan's subjects faces are hidden and unrecognizable.
Harry's photos show loneliness in them by how they stand alone in the darkness or emptiness. In the first photo a woman silhouette is in the middle of a picture of tree limbs. This represents how she is trying to reach out to other people. The second photograph shows a naked girl bending over, hiding her identity showing how she's ashamed and wants to stay hidden. The third photo of the mom with her young daughter surrounded by darkness shows how they are alone in the world and are both missing a husband and father. But there is always a light in every picture shining on his subjects, which symbolizes that they will have a bright future.
All of Harry Callahan's photos are dark and depressing to look at, but that is what makes all of his photographs interesting. I admire his style because it is dangerous and bold. It is easy to take a picture of something beautiful and colorful. I thought all of his pieces were appealing to my eye. I enjoy looking at them for awhile so I can understand what meaning he was trying to get across to me.
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