Similarities and Differences of 2 Photos

Tools and Techniques

Interpretation/Message

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Context

Differences

Similarities

Differences

Potrayal

Similarities

Angle

Direct Approach

Eye-level

Differences

Similarities

Call for Help

confronts a scene in a straight-forward manner

make the audience look straight into the two sibilings’ eyes, making us feel bad for them.

Background

piles of broken down walls and furniture

Colours

plain dirt

potray the massive desturction from the hurricane →feel pity.

depict the contrast

vividly portrays the grim reality faced by countless families in the conflict-ridden regions of Sudan

portrays the difficulties one faces after intense and the severe Natural Disaster that struck the area

Composition

main character in the middle

two siblings in the middle

The boy in the middle

Colder atmosphere

  • Brings negative emotion to sympathize with him
  • encapsulates the sorrow of the boy

both remind the audiences that certain issues and difficulties the world faces and a reminder to assist and to try and help those victims in need

warm and low saturation.

  • The warm colours: empathy
  • low saturation makes the image dull and sorrow.

Contrast

  • Not much contrast
  • the green/blue pants→main focus of the photo.

Captures eyes easily.

  • The contrast clear
  • background is dark
  • characters have light shining on them.

focus of the image

Exposure

The exposure isn't intentional

makes the image look more realistic

underexposed

to show the darkness and sorrow

Focal Point

Both focuses on the main character

The focal point is the boy

The focal point is the sister’s face because light shines on it.

Light

The light is dim

Shutter Speed

  • no moving objects, therefore no shutter speed

Setting

both images are set in a deserted place

both express the grim realities of life

an example of what happens to victims of natural disasters, such as hurricanes which destroy homes etc.

living in constant fear due to war (presence of the Janjaweed fighters)

The photos represent different events

  • the resulting damage from the Katrina hurricane, thousands were displaced (debris and destruction), photo was taken after the punishing blows of rain and winds, destructing the area into debris
    • killed more than 1800 people
    • snapshot of desperation
  • Janjaweed fighters, known for their brutal campaign during the early 2000s.
  • accused of committing widespread atrocities,
  • conflict over resources, land, and political power in Darfur