2 Critiques

Photograph 1:

This photo was taken by Douglas Croft in Big Sur, California.  He mentions that originally went there to view the gray whale migration but he couldn't see the water well, due to the fog.  When he went to find higher ground, he discovered this view.  When you first view the photo you see vibrant purple lupine all across the hillside.  The entire photograph is all in focus which leads you to assume that there is no specific area for you to direct your attention towards.  This is unique in the fact that you can't exactly pinpoint where the light source is.  The exposure in the photograph is somewhat high but I love how the color is emphasized throughout the image.  When I look at the photograph and see blue skies and cool colors I automatically feel calm and happy.  The only issue with this photo is the fact there there is no black from the shadows. But you are able to see white from the clouds.

Photograph 2:

This photo of Carlos Arrendondo (left) climbing over barricades on Boylston Street, to reach people injured by the first of two bombs that exploded near the finish line at the Boston Marathon, on 15 April was taken by  John Tlumacki.  One of the first things that I noticed when I saw this photo was the red throughout the image.  On the right side of the picture you can see red clothing items and blood spattered on the sidewalk.  One of the most intriguing and upsetting things in the photograph are the facial expressions on those in the picture.  The injured woman in the blue jacket, who is able to be seen in the background of the photo, is in obvious pain.  She is bloody and looks very disorientated which goes to show how unexpected the bomb was in the first place.  Since this picture wasn't planned, it is unintentionally blurred.  You can see the barrier in the foreground is blurred in order to focus in on the action occurring in the back of the photo.  This picture includes both black and white at some point. One of my favorite things about this picture is the man holding the American flag. This photo represents pride and togetherness in a time of need.