These photographs taken by Dorothea Lange represents a time of desperation, desolation, and hardship--The Great Depression. Her use of perspective creates an atmosphere of devastation and loneliness. The black and white filter emphasizes the lack of color, personality, and life; just like the barren fields. Dorothea also captures figures walking towards a vanishing point in the distance to portray that some individuals have to physically leave their homes just to look for work to survive. Through a single photograph, Dorothea demonstrates that anyone can tell a story through a single picture.
In this photograph, Ansel Adams captures the Statute of Liberty, carefully emphasizing the shapes that help the picture to stand out against the lighter background. Carefully positioning himself to where the sun is directly behind the statue, Adams is able to properly demonstrate a silhouette photograph which is the main focus we are learning about today. By using contrast and perspective, Adams displays his skill of photography and inspires viewers.
Ansel Adams’ eye for capturing alluring photographs of nature allows him to convey a sense of mystery and beauty in a single shot. Through elements such as texture and contrast, Adams cleverly balances black and white to direct the viewer’s attention towards the shadows in the frame. Using shape and space, Adams spreads out intricate shapes by creating negative space. In his work, Adams’ use of line and perspective allows for perceptive and intriguing photographs that has left an imprint in the photography realm up until this day.
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