Monday, November 29, 2010

This photograph is by the poet/writer and leader of the beat generation Allen Ginsburg.  He was the leader of the beat generation which was a anarchistic movement of young men and women involved in poetry/writing and anti political views.  I enjoy this picture mostly for the subject matter and the comedy in the image but mostly i chose this because Allen Ginsburg is a great influential mind among artists and i think that it is really interesting that he was also a photographer.

This photograph was taken by photographer Joel-Peter Witkin.  Once again I think the reason that I chose this was mostly for the subject matter and less for the composition.  However it is still evident that there was thought put into the composition of this image.  the figures balance each other well as well as their contrast with the black background.

This last image is by Josef Koudelka.  I really like the way in which he has placed the subject on the third line as well as isolated him within the road giving the photo more depth.  The overhead viewpoint is a good choice as well giving the viewer a better sense of space.

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