Shane Rocheleau
Old Dominion
Digital Photography
11/22/15
http://www.monroegallery.com/photographers/display/id/121
These photos were taken by war photographer Jeff Widner. The first photo shows an elderly woman with a bewildered look on her face. Widner probably stood about six to seven feet from her when he took the shot. The second photo shows police in riot gear brandishing shields. Judging from the angle, Widner stood on top of something, a mailbox or crate perhaps, and took the shot. The third photo shows a man standing defiantly in front of four tanks. Widner took this shot from long distance and at a higher elevation.
In the first photo Widner tries to show some weakness and vulnerability in the elderly in our society. This woman looks as though she has seen something to shocking, but looks as though she might be harmed if she were to anything about the incident. In the second photo, Widner shows impending violence and authority by the sea of black shields and helmets. However that one hand that is seen placed on the shield conveys that this authority will be met with formidable rebellion. The last photo with the man standing in front of the tanks is to give off inspiration and motivation to the audience.
The first photo makes me feel as though this old woman is in need of help and she is looking to me for that help. I feel that she is desperate need of protection. The second photo makes me feel as if a war is about to explode right off the photo, with the cops on one side and the public in the other. The thrid photo motivates me to face my obstacles and to tackle even the most impossible of feats.
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