Photo
P 66 Item 2.6 Dorothea Lange, Migrant Mother 1936
This photo really stands out to me; I remember it since I was a little girl flipping through my old history textbook. Migrant Mother was wonderfully taken by the photographer and really can pull an audience in. I also choose this one because it is in black and white. Just the facial expression on this mothers face really says it all. She has three kids and is going through a rough time. It really gives me a feel for what is happening during that time. Going back to the black and white, I know they didn’t have color back then, but I think if it were in color it would loose its strength that the photographer is trying to convey.
Essay
P 107 “I Could Tell You Stories” by Patricia Hampl (1999)
When I first saw the title I wanted to read it. I think titles are really important when it comes to writing, it can make someone scared to read your work, or excited. But just for some reason, when I was just going through our book this essay made me stop and read it. Other than the title, I really enjoyed reading it. The way she told her stories in a kind of third person made me think how I can start writing in a sense like hers.
Editorial
“Now On Google Maps: You” The Denver Post (2007)
I read this editorial because just by the title of it, I have a big issue about Google and their maps. I totally agree with this article because being scene on a camera that anyone in the world can access is embarrassing. It is a matter of personal security. What I liked about this editorial was that it supplied facts from actual sources but made it interesting at the same time. I am really going to try to make my papers about research or arguments have that substantial information but make it fun to read at the same time.
Cartoon
P 432 Christo Komarnitski, Obesity Planet, March 18, 2005
I think what really stood out in this cartoon was how he incorporated the use of symbols like the American flag, the double-meat burger with the soda. It brings the point across right away instead of looking at the picture for 20 mins trying to figure out what it is saying. Also the use of colors was pretty cool because they stood out no matter where it was placed.
When i read your first entry about the photo, I immediately looked it up on Google and i can totally see what you are saying about the black and white photography- it definitely gives the photo strength and allows one to look at the actual photo instead of getting distracted by the color. In your second entry, I could not agree more with how titles play a major role in what interests me. If I'm at the bookstore, I'll definitely go and pick up a book with a more interesting title rather one that has a dull and bland title. I also read the article on Google maps and I agree that they are going into our personal lives and property without permission which is an infraction of privacy. I believe that programs such as Google Maps should be forbidden so that people do not have to worry about themselves being caught in awkward and embarrassing situations. Finally, the cartoon about America being obese is right on and i agree with what you are saying about it being easy to understand- sometimes i'll look at a political cartoon for ages and never get what the message is trying to convey.
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