Monthly Archives: October 2013

André Kertész’s “Wandering Violinist” is an excellent illustration of the concept of the Golden Ratio through the Rule of Thirds. It demonstrates the effects good composition can have. I was drawn to this photo due to both the composition and … Continue reading →

André Kertész’s photograph Rue des Ursins immediately captured my attention because of its sense of desolation and mystery. It depicts a lonely street in what seems to be a town in France (rue means road in French) and it is curious … Continue reading →

Reminiscent of the ancient bards and storytellers, Kyle decamp told the story of her childhood in Chicago with reference to the Urban Renewal project, which just so happens to be the title of this performance. The Urban Renewal project displaced … Continue reading →

  The photograph I decided to analyze was Andre Kertesz’s Wandering Violinist, taken in Abony, Hungary (1921).  I was immediately drawn to the photograph because of the story within the scene; everything from the positioning of the people to their … Continue reading →

Photographs are a reflection of light. An image will portray what light will allow it to portray, whether it be a really bright landscape or a dark setting. Oftentimes, an interesting photograph is comprised of a balanced mixture of both. … Continue reading →

  Andre Kertész’s “Poughkeepsie, New York” (1937) captured my attention for a variety of reasons.  Initially, the title caught my eye because I am actually going to Poughkeepsie this weekend to visit my friend who goes to college there.  I … Continue reading →

Andre Kertesz The Tender Touch, Bilinski 1915   I chose this photo because the topic matter is up for interpretation and leaves me wanting to know more about what exactly is happening. The viewer cannot tell why the man’s hand … Continue reading →

One of my favorite photos on the Masters of Photography website was Berenice Abbott’s “Tri-Boro Barber School, 264 Bowery”. The image attracted my eye not only because of its urban setting but also because of the way it captured the … Continue reading →