I noticed that many people have been commenting on the question of what art is. I also have enjoyed the pieces on photography. I feel like our blog is becoming more cohesive and interesting. This is the first time I’ve ever participated in blogs of any kind and I love how this becomes an open forum.
I personally have always had an obsession with photojournalism and how it affects world perception. For me, the New York Times Lens Blog is a beautiful mix of artistic photographs that also have political meaning. I feel like each picture tells a compelling story and has more emotional depth than just reading an article about a foreign country.
I also thought it would be interesting to hear what you guys think. Would you classify this as art or something else?
I would definitely classify this photography as art. I believe that a photographer’s use of a camera can be just as artistic as a painter’s use of a brush. Before the photograph that we see is taken, it begins as a thought in the photographer’s mind. The photographer’s choice of focus, composition, lighting, color, and so on, is a very creative process that causes us to have certain emotional reactions to the final image.
Beautiful pictures. Each one makes you think.
I really enjoyed these pictures. Each one really brings you into the scene and has an interesting perspective on what is going on. Loved this!