Sally Mann: Family Pictures

This collection by Sally Mann is titled "Family Pictures." I looked through all her photographs before I came to pick this one. To be honest, her photographs do not spark any inspiration for me so it was very difficult for me to choose one to write about. However, this photo brings me back to my relationship with my brother.

However, the relationship between two sisters is shown by the spread of mirrors on the floor, the makeup that is being held by the supposedly older sister, the makeup lying open on the floor. There is a certain tenderness in this photo, also enhanced by the light streaming in from the negative space behind the car. It most definitely captures the essence of family, especially the dog that is running into the frame. Technically, the photo is average. Mrs. Mann knows how to capture a good photograph and get the highlights and the dark shadows so that the detail show clearly.

Overall, good photo, however not the most technically intriguing or thought-provoking.

Adam Fuss: Untitled

                                                      2011 gelatin-silver print photogram

This photogram, well this author as a whole, provides very different techniques of photo imaging to look at. I especially like this one for the resemblance to water splashing, however it seems to be more of a metallic splash of water than its pure form. I looked into the makings of gelatin-silver photograms and it mentioned this light sensitive material has silver salts suspended in the gelatin, which I presume gives it this metallic look, especially one with some sort of fluidity in the material.

This technique is brand new to me and is something I wouldn't mind taking a further look into. It is always intriguing to find new ways of making imagery-- especially if it is more abstract than normal.

Miro Slovik: Healthcare

I understand we have already seen this photograph in class. However, seeing it the second time I knew that I wanted to elaborate further on this image. I am already informed that Mr. Slovik had to position himself very high up from the ground and literally drenched the pavement in water to obtain the certain image he captured here and had two men lie flat on the ground with a heart in order to get this shot. I can honestly say I am impressed and very intrigued by his creativity and by his work. He takes these images of black and white content to a whole new level.

The message given by the photograph speaks strongly and is tied exactly to the title. It seems as though the men in this image are running either away from the figure or towards the figure with his heart. It can be seen as either they are stealing his heart, saying that healthcare has a negative impact, or that they are replacing his heart conveying the message that healthcare is healing.

I still find this picture fascinating looking at it a second, third, and fourth time. This is what I think composes of a good photo. My hats off to Mr. Slovik.