Photo Find #1
Is the work of James Nachtwey snapshots or photography? Justify your answer with solid reasoning. I think that they are snapshots, because you don't prepare the pictures he just takes them as they are.
What does he say about anger?
Did you notice visual irony in his images? No, for me personally I didn't see visual irony.
What is life like for him? For his subjects? His life is probably dangerous because he has to put his life out there and her could get hurt but he still does it because that's what he likes to do.
How does he do justice for the people he photographs? Does he do justice?
What is key to his work that makes it extraordinary and award winning?
Why does he do what he does?
What was most striking to you about the video and his work? Why? If nothing, why not?
Why do you think he shoots mostly black and white?
What is the power of a photograph..if indeed you believe that a photo holds power? Does Nachtwey's work have power?
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I prefer the back lighting and the light writing. I have two images that strike to me and there both of the back light, I really like the back light pictures because I think it shows more detail to them when the light is on the back.