I really like this photo taken by Hans Strand. I really like this photo because of the texture. He captured the texture of the rock so well and it makes me think that I can almost feel how the texture feels. I also like the lighting. The lighting is coming from the left of the photo and illuminating each little part of the rock. I also like this photo because it makes me think about how this rock came to be that texture. I think that rain and maybe ocean wore the rock away until it became that texture. If you want to see more pictures taken by Hans Strand, you can click here: http://www.hasselblad.com/masters-2008/landscapesnature---hans-strand-.aspx

This photo was taken by Ruth Bernhard. I really like this photo for multiple reasons. One is the shadow that the trees make. The trees makes a really awesome shadow across the tall grass and it makes me think of summer and whimsical things. I also like how there is two-thirds grass and one-third tree because it makes you focus on the shadow and then notice the trees. The sunshine shining through behind the trees creates a really cool lighting for the picture. If you want to see more pictures taken by Ruth Bernhard, you can click on the link on this page: http://www.womeninphotography.org/ruthbernhardAA.htmlhttp://www.womeninphotography.org/ruthbernhardAA.html

This photo was taken by Mark Seliger. I really like this photo. First it is a picture of Kurt Cobain, who was the lead singer of the influential 90's band, Nirvana. This photo also captures Cobain showing his angst and desperation and really opening up his emotion in this picture. This pictures captures his eyes in a way that you could look into them and really understand Cobain. I also really like how the photo is taken in black and white. I think it makes the photo more raw and unguarded. If you want to see more pictures that Mark Seliger has taken, you can click on this link: http://www.markseliger.com/

I really like this photo by Henri Cartier-Bresson. I like this photo for multiple reasons. One is how the trees framing the path are a little bit off-center. I also like how the road looks like it is going on forever and the trees make it seem that the road leads to a new world. He is using the rule of thirds because he has two-thirds sky and one-third land. The road also creates movement in the photo. For me it looks like the trees on either side of the road converge into one big tree protecting the road. If you want to see more pictures by Henri Cartier-Bresson, you can click here: http://www.magnumphotos.com/Archive/C.aspx?VP3=ViewBox&ALID=2K7O3R14TE52&IT=ThumbImage01_VForm&CT=Album

I really like this photo taken by Jean Gaumy. I really like how this picture is kind of "in the moment". He was on a train when he took this picture, and that's another thing I like is the slight blurriness that is in the picture. It makes the picture feel more surreal. I also like how the trees frame the flooded river. It directs your eye to the river. The line of tress in the background also creates movement in the picture along with the blurriness. I like how everything is really dark and the trees are almost black. If you want to see more photos taken by Jean Gaumy, you can click here: http://www.magnumphotos.com/archive/C.aspx?VP=XSpecific_MAG.PhotographerDetail_VPage&l1=0&pid=2K7O3R14LDV9&nm=Jean%20Gaumy

I really like this photo taken by Paul Greenberg. I really like this photo for multiple reasons. One reason the the contrast betweent the light-colored VW bug and the darker background. It brings my eye to the photo. I also really like how the car is right in the center of the picture. This picture makes me think that there is light and hope even in dark situations. This picture really catches my eye and makes me want to get a print of this picture and put it in my room. If you want to see more pictures by Paul Greenberg, you can click here: http://www.afterimagegallery.com/greenberg.htm

I really like this photo that was taken by Ferdinando Scianna. My favorite part about this picture is the cloud. The dark cloud continues down until it almost touches the guy's head. The guy is also looking up into the clouds so it makes me think of a kind of circle. I also like how the man in this picture is following the thirds rule and that there is two-thirds sky and one-third man. The subject, who is looking up into the sky, has an almost hopeful look on his face which makes me think that he is hoping for something to happen that will turn his day around. The man in this photo is the writer Jorge Luis Borges. If you want to see more pictures taken by Ferdinando Scianna, you can click here: http://www.magnumphotos.com/archive/C.aspx?VP3=ViewBox&ALID=2K7O3R13PITC&IT=ThumbImage01_VForm&CT=Album

This photo was taken by Dave Hill. I really like this picture. I like this picture because of the editing. It makes the picture seem almost dream-like. To me it also kind of looks like a painting. I also like how you can see every detail perfectly. The lighting is coming from the back and I really like how it accentuates the right angles in the peoples face. One thing I like about the photo is the smoke coming from the cigar which to me looks like a sign of wealth as he is talking down upon the worker. It seems like the rich guy thinks he is hot stuff and he can yell at his workers. If you want to see more pictures by dave hill, you can click here: http://www.davehillphoto.com/

I really like this photo that was taken by Abelardo Morell. I think this picture is a little bit abstract in a way, and that is one of the reasons why I like this photo. I really like how the bookcase is off center. I also like how in the background there is the pretty scenery of Florence. I think that there is a contrast between the indoor bookcase and the outside. I like how the bookcase is not super organized and that it is kind of messy and chaotic because it also contrasts with the serenity of Florence. At first I thought that it was windows behind the bookcase but it is actually the background projected on the wall. A little thing I like is that if you look at the biggest picture sitting on the bookcase, it is a picture of a house. I think that the picture blends in really well with the projected background and if the house was a part of the projection, it would be a really great frame. If you want to see more pictures by Abelardo Morell, you can click here: http://www.abelardomorell.net/photography/recent_01/recent_01.html

This photo was taken by Alex Majoli in Latvia. I really like this picture for a couple of reasons. The first is I really like the lighting. It makes the picture mysterious and it brings your eye to the building. I also like how it is in black and white. It makes the photo feel like it should belong in a old black-and-white movie. The road is slanted in this photo and it creates movement. If you look in the upper righthand corner. There is that single window that it lit. I really like this part of the picture because it adds a little "spice" to the picture. If you want to see more pictures by Alex Majoli, you can click here: http://www.magnumphotos.com/archive/C.aspx?VP3=ViewBox&ALID=2K7O3R13SMFN&IT=ThumbImage01_VForm&CT=Album

This photo was taken by Chromasia (David Nightingale). I really like this photo for a couple of reasons. I like the way that the branch is really the only thing in the picture. There is nothing to take away fromt the branch, and I think that it makes the picture more powerful. I also like how the picture is in black and white. It makes it more mysterious and desolate and it makes me think of walking alone on the beach. If the picture was in color, it would not be the same message. If you want to see more pictures by Chromasia, you can click here: http://www.chromasia.com/galleries/

I really like this photo taken by Pete Turner. I like this photo because of the fence. The fence takes up two-thirds of the photo and it looks like it is endless. It makes me think that the road is endless and that you always can find more. The fence is also at an angle which creates movement in the picture I also really like how there is a tiny car in the background because it makes me think of a long trip somewhere. The car also makes me think of movement. The sunset in the background is also really pretty. The fading of the orange to the pink is really pretty. I like how the sunset is casting light onto the fence. To see more photos taken by Pete Turner you can click here: http://peteturner.com/

This photo was taken by Annie Leibovitz. The subject of this photo is the famous singer/songwriter Pete Seeger. The first reason I like this picture is the contrast in colors. There is the gray/blue/black hues of the background and the the orange/red of his pants. It adds a pop to the picture. I also like how Pete Seeger is following a rule of thirds. Also the islands behind Seeger frame him and makes your eye be drawn to him. Pete Seeger is a famous folk-singer so having the banjor around his body symbolizes his tie to music and his great influence on folk music. If you want to see more pictures of famous musicians/artists taken by Annie Leibovitz, you can click here: http://www.houkgallery.com/leibovitz-music/leibovitz1.html

This photo was taken by David Hurn. I like this picture because of many reasons. The first reason is how the tree and what looks like a shed are both off center. The tree is on one-third of the photo. I also like how he captured the hugeness of the tree against the smallness of the shed. It is kind of like a big vs. little and it is a major contrast between the big tree and the little shed. I also really like how there are two sheep inside of the shed. Those two sheep are very random in my opinion and I think that they add some lightheartedness in the picture. Another reason I like the photo is how the background is foggy so it looks really dull and it makes your eye focus on the tree and the shed. There is another rule of thirds with the two-thirds land and the one-third sky. If you want to see more pictures that were taken by David Hurn you can click here: http://www.magnumphotos.com/archive/C.aspxVP3=ViewBox&ALID=2K7O3R135UHJ&IT=ThumbImage01_VForm&CT=Album

This photo was taken by Polly Chandler. I like this photo for a couple of reasons. One, I like how the photo was taken with an old camera. It gives a recent picture kind of a new feel. Another thing I like is that you can't see the lady's face. It gives the photo kind of a mysterious feel. I also like how the lady is following a rule of thirds and then the tree in the back is also following a rule of thirds. I also like the shadow of the lady. Her white dress contrasts with the darker grass, shadow, and tree. If you want to see more pictures by Polly Chandler you can click here: http://www.pollychandler.com/

I really like this photo taken by Walker Evans. I really like the angle he takes the picture. It just one of the bridges in New York City, but with this angle it looks like a huge thing towering over the people. It makes the bridge look a lot more intimidating. The bridge also takes up two-thirds of the photo and there is about one-third of sky. It definitly shows that the bridge is the focal point of the picture. The bottom of the bridge makes a diagonal line which creates some movement in the picture. To see more pictures by Walker Evans you can click here: http://www.getty.edu/art/gettyguide/artMakerDetails?maker=1634

This photo was taken by W. Eugene Smith. I really like this picture because the "Dream" sign is right in the center and it is the focus of the picture. I also like how in the back, there is a less pronounced car that seems to be driving towards the street sign. It could be suggesting that the person in the car is driving towards their dream in life. The mailbox in the picture follows the rule of thirds. I also like how this picture was in black and white because it makes things seem more surreal in my opinion. W. Eugene Smith take a lot of fantastic pictures that are really powerful. If you want to see more pictures by W. Eugene Smith you can click here: http://www.magnumphotos.com/archive/C.aspx?VP=XSpecific_MAG.PhotographerDetail_VPage&l1=0&pid=2K7O3R139C2T&nm=W%2E%20Eugene%20Smith

I really like this photo taken by Danny Clinch. I like how the brightly colored records stand out against the background, which kind of is dull in color. I also like how the window frame cuts right through the picture at a rule of thirds. I think it adds a little more depth to the picture and if that window frame was not going through the picture it would not be as powerful. I also like the lighting and how the light streams through the records to make the records brighter. If you want to see more pictures by Danny Clinch, you can click here: http://www.dannyclinch.com/index2.html

This photo was taken by Danny Clinch. The subject of his photo is Jack White. Jack White is one of my favorite musicians so that I a big reason why I like this photo. I also like this photo because of the color contrasts. I like how the red in his outfit and the red in the stage contrast with the dark, almost black sky. The two guitars in the bottom of the photo help frame Jack White. I also like how "in the moment" this photo is. I like how it's not posed and that Jack white is just caught up in his performance and just playing his guitars to the best of his abilities. Another thing I like is the way that the stage lights add a contrast and kind of a "pop" to the photo. To see more of Danny Clinch's photos you can click here: http://www.dannyclinch.com/index2.html

This photo was taken by David Hurn. I really like the way that the picture is layed out. I like how the lighthouse and the hotel are off center and that it follows the rule of thirds (two-thirds hotel and one-third beach). I also like how, if you look closely, you can see two people at the end of the hotel. They are alone on the beach, and it sort of makes you think about the background story. I also like how the beach, water, and sky are similar colors but the lighthouse and the hotel have colors that stand out and bring your eye to the photo. If you want to see more pictures by David Hurn you can click here: http://www.magnumphotos.com/archive/C.aspx?VP3=ViewBox&ALID=2K7O3R135UHJ&IT=ThumbImage01_VForm&CT=Album

I really like this photo taken by W. Eugene Smith. I like how the man's eyes are contrasing with the black background. His eyes also follow the rule of thirds (on one of the horizontal thirds). I also like how his eyes are filled with fear and pain and it looks like he is trying so hard to just make it through. I also really like how the man is following the rule of thirds also. The basically solid black background takes your eye to the man and especially his eyes. This picture overall is very powerful and if you want to see more photos by W. Eugene Smith you can visit here: http://www.magnumphotos.com/archive/C.aspx?VP3=ViewBox&ALID=2K7O3R13EV6E&IT=ThumbImage01_VForm&CT=Album

This photo was taken by Josef Koudelka in Northern Ireland in 1978. I really like this picture for many reasons. One is that the tree on the left side of the picture follows the rule of thirds and it causes your eye to drift to the left. I like how the odd tree with the gnarled branches kind of disrupts the flat, kind of desolate farm road. I also really like the street lines that are bright white that go through the photo. I think it adds a pop of bright white and it adds another element to the picture. Also, I like how he followed the rule of thirds when he used 2/3 ground and 1/3 sky. The tree on the left is at a slant and so that adds motion to the photo. The road is also curved and that adds motion.

You can see more of Josef Koudelka's photos here: http://www.magnumphotos.com/Archive/C.aspx?VP3=ViewBox&ALID=2K7O3R135VKE&IT=ThumbImage01_VForm&CT=Album

I really like this photo by Mark Power taken in 2005 in Poland. I really like the contrast between the really white backgorund and the bright red posts. The post is sort of in the center, so it brings your eye right to it. Also the hill in the background the the post are at an upward slant. That causes diagonals which makes the picture have movement. I also really like that there isn't very much in the picture just the pretty white and desolate background and the red posts. I think that the simplicity adds to the attraction to the photo. The photo doesn't have much it pulls you in and makes you really take a look at the picture. You can see more of Mark Power's pictures here: http://www.magnumphotos.com/Archive/C.aspx?VP3=ViewBox&ALID=2K7O3R13LY3H&IT=ThumbImage01_VForm&CT=Album

Old Vs. New

I really like this picture by Rene Burri. The rule of thirds is used in this picture and the building is not in the center which adds more depth to the picture. The man in the lower right corner also follows the rule of thirds. I really like the way that the old church building is between the new building and it is kind of like an old vs. new thing that I like. There is also a frame around the old building that brings your eye to it. One side of the frame around the old building is at a diagonal and it creates in movement in the picture. All of these things help make the picture really stand out in my mind. You can see more pictures by Rene Burri at this website. http://www.magnumphotos.com/archive/C.aspx?VP3=ViewBox&ALID=2K7O3R14WFCK&IT=ThumbImage01_VForm&CT=Album