Comparing Two Images

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In this essay, I will be analyzing the meaning of the two pictures shown above that are found on the internet. Both pictures are very vivid with minimal use of color. The two images such as the ones shown are used to spread awareness against the use of dirty needles, along with the risk of HIV/AIDS that come with it. The first picture caught my attention due to the giant needle stretched across the entirety of the image. While as the second picture did a good use of using the one white/ clean person that separated it from all the red/infected people. Each picture has a unique way of expressing the idea and creating a suspense towards the viewer's feelings. The two pictures display very bold statements along with their art. Although the first picture used superior words, the second picture does a better job of putting it into perspective. Neither picture display bad views, nor do they lack in the sense of making a viewer think about the statement being made. The two pictures follow the same color scheme; black, red, and white. The variety of dark black and off white with bright red, make the two pictures appealing to the bystanders eye. Both pictures display or lack …show more content…

The creators do a good job of strongly appealing the picture on both a physical and emotional aspect. Emotions are touched by the strong use of language and the vibrant colors. The three colors make it untroubled for someone to connect to the negative effects that come about when sharing dirty needles. Colors such as red, white, and black are displayed to represent life, shadow, and light. Bolded words displayed in the first picture one show the major problem. They state, “AIDS CAN BLOW YOUR HIGH”. This draws the viewer's attention due to the immense word choice. While this happens, the image begins to arise and become more appealing to the viewer’s eye. A needle is displayed in the image as it relates to the dirty needles used by drug

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