This is the last passion blog of the semester. Actually, this is the last passion blog I may ever write. I have to admit though, through writing these blogs, I have discovered some new passions and interests that I had never knew I liked before. But for my last passion blog, I will do something similar as to what I did last week. I have compiled a few powerful photographs that particularly stuck out to me with their meaningful messages.
1. The Falling Man
This is one of the photographs that people try to ban from their memory because it reminds them of the horrors of 9/11. Many began to jump out of the towers when the first plane hit North Tower, and they kept jumping until the towers fell. These people were called “the jumpers.” However, many people accused newspapers that published this photo as exploiting a man’s death, invading his privacy, and removing his dignity. However, the biggest complaint was that someone out there knew that person who as jumping out of the window. We may know who this man is. We may not. And we may never know the reason why he jumped.
2. Candy Cigarette
In this photograph taken by Sally Mann, Sally’s daughter, Jessie, casually stands, balancing a Candy Cigarette in her hand. She has the look of a young, innocent woman but is holding a cigarette casually between her fingers. Even though it is a just a Candy Cigarette, the way she holds the cigarette makes it seems like she actually smokes even though she is such a young girl. This hints at the problem with our generation that even though it is taboo that children should not smoke, the age people are starting to smoke are quickly declining.
3. Return from Iraq
Terri Gurrola cries and hugs her daughter after returning from serving in Iraq for 7 months.For one, this photograph breaks the stereotype that only men serve in the Army, Air Force, or the Navy. Women also have the power to protect our country. It also depicts the overwhelming emotions this woman is feeling after returning to her family. These people have gave up so much to to protect the citizens of our country.
4. Kissing Couple at Vancouver Riot
This photo was taken in Vancouver during the Stanley Cup when the couple got caught up in the riot. The girl, Alex Thomas, got knocked down by a police officer, and her boyfriend, Scott Jones, gave her a kiss to reassure her everything was going to be okay. Despite all the violence and the riot surrounding them, it is just the two of them. Simply put, the power of love is above all else.
5. Romanian Child holds out balloon
A Romanian child holds out a heart shaped balloon to riot police in protests in Bucharest. The white balloon contrasts the night and the dark uniforms of the riot police. It is pure and innocent compared to the evil and darkness that is present in the photograph.
http://www.esquire.com/features/ESQ0903-SEP_FALLINGMAN
http://www.mocp.org/detail.php?type=related&kv=2380&t=objects
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2011/06/17/scott-jones-and-alex-thom_n_878910.html
http://jmcolberg.com/weblog/2007/07/personal_favourite_candy_cigarette_by_sally_mann/