Tanzania Zanzibar is a photograph taken by Abbas in 2007. It was shot in the country of Tanzania on the beach along the Indian Ocean. In its entirety, Tanzania Zanzibar displays a gorgeous natural background and native group activity, expertly presents a contrast between light, cheerful colors and darker shades, and conveys a sense of joy in simplicity in even the most difficult of circumstances.
Tanzania Zanzabar depicts a group of young men participating in a recreational activity on the beach among the beauty of their country. At the top of the photograph, a beautiful sunset can be seen descending upon the horizon. The vast open sky is filled with radiant sunlight that bounces off of the few thin clouds drifting by. Additionally,
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The sunset, located in the upper center, thrusts shades of yellow and pink throughout the open sky. Furthermore, a thin sliver of gold bounces across the ocean, revealing a stark contrast between the brilliance of the sunlight and the deep blue of the surrounding ocean. Indicating the change in scenery from top to bottom, the rolling tides contain both dark shades and vibrant colors. The waves closest to the viewer are of a dark blue hue, while the troughs between the crests show a lighter hue and the ocean behind the tide even lighter. Additionally, a strip of wet sand appears peeking out from under the shifting waters, reflecting the vibrancy of the sun and sky in a striking manner. As one moves his or her eyes from the natural scene and onto the hustle and bustle of the shore, he or she will notice that the beach and its inhabitants are almost shadows in their appearance. Indeed, the group of men appear black as night in the presence of the fiery sun. The rough patterns in the sand mix the light and dark hues that are so brilliantly exemplified by the men and the surrounding nature. Overall, the contrast between vibrancy and darkness forces every individual component of the photograph to be recognized.
Despite the hardships of their country, the men captured in this photograph appear to have found joy in the
It’s his compassion for his subjects and his commitment to them that surpasses the act of making a pretty picture. Spending days with his subjects in the slums of Harlem or the hardly developed mountains of West Virginia, he immerses himself into the frequently bitter life of his next award-winning photo. Often including word for word text of testimonials recorded by junkies and destitute farmers, Richards is able to provide an unbiased portrayal. All he has done is to select and make us look at the faces of the ignored, opinions and reactions left to be made by the viewer. Have you ever been at the beach safely shielded by a dark pair of sunglasses and just watched?
This photo had global ramifications, and as what is arguably the most famous cover photo in journalism, it opened the world’s eyes to the soul and struggle of the afghan people during a time of war and suppression. The young girl is the center of the frame. Her eyes are the main focus of the image, speaking to the audience about the horrific things she has been through during the soviet occupation. Her eyes are the primary center of the photo, dim green on the outside and blurring internal to a light hazel. Something is past her eyes; her intense soul appears to pierce through to your own. Her eyes look where it counts into your extremely center, requesting understanding. Those eyes are a cry for help to let everyone know what the Soviet Union did to her people. Her innocence, although damaged, can still be seen peaking through her bright eyes. A green foundation complements her green eyes. Her dark hair is brushed far from her eyes with just a solitary strand falling over her cleared out eye. Her skin is tanned from spending her days in the sun and is marginally grimy. The lighting is low and delicate, strengthening and bringing on her eyes to pop. The sun is behind the camera shedding her face for the most part in the light. The left half of her face is faintly darker than the rest, making one accept that the sun was to one side. The green working behind her serves as an edge that matches the external edge of her green eyes, adding to their
It is where people can enjoy the water splashing on the shore while they stand on the warm sand. Looking out upon the ocean helps create a sense of wonder because it appears to go on forever and blends into the natural sky. While soothing sensation occurs as the waves approach and splash on the beach. Through the use a focal point, which appears to be the small children in the red shirts, the artist evokes feelings from many viewers who have visited the beach before. This brings back fond memories for those who have spent countless hours as children swimming in the ocean and enjoying the beach. It also brings back times of being relaxed by the soothing sounds of the ocean waves as the come onto the beach. The artist uses the element of color to help bring out more positive emotion. The white tips of the ocean waves help make the painting appear more realistic, the red shirt brings out the warmth and enjoyment of being on the beach, and the blue background brings out the cool soothing emotions with the natural beauty of the water and sky. These color help connect the audience into being reminded of all the fun going to the beach
the buildings. At this point it is hard to determine if the sunlight is actually
of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
the emotions excited by the actual sight of the stained and sordid scene, strewed with rags and wrecks, came back to us, and we buried the mutilated remains of the dead they too vividly represented” (Harvey 76). For him, these photos presented war from a rural perspective (Harvey 82). Photography presented natures presence through capturing exact scenes (Sweet 127) while not explicitly representing war, but allowing the viewer to interpret the battle (Sweet 96).... ... middle of paper ...
From the beginning, the four characters in the aftermath of a shipwreck do not know "the colour of the sky" but all of them know "the colours of the sea." This opening strongly suggests the symbolic situations in which human beings are located in the universe. The sky personifies the mysterious, inconceivable cause of reality , which humans cannot understand, and the sea symbolizes the earthy, mundane phenomenon, which humans are supposed to perceive. The symbolic picture generated by the above conflict implies the overall relationship between the individual and nature. In fact, the daily life of human beings is at the mercy of the uncontrollable waves of the sea; while, at the same time, the essential part of reality remains unknown to feeble, helpless humans.
A picture is more than just a piece of time captured within a light-sensitive emulsion, it is an experience one has whose story is told through an enchanting image. I photograph the world in the ways I see it. Every curious angle, vibrant color, and abnormal subject makes me think, and want to spark someone else’s thought process. The photographs in this work were not chosen by me, but by the reactions each image received when looked at. If a photo was merely glanced at or given a casual compliment, then I didn’t feel it was strong enough a work, but if one was to stop somebody, and be studied in curiosity, or question, then the picture was right to be chosen.
Gabon has a PCI (per capita income) that is two to four times greater than that of most sub-Saharan African nations. The average income in Gabon is about $6,400 compared to the $1,200 of some other countries. The higher PCI has helped in the decline of extreme poverty but because of a high income inequality many families still remain poor. High income inequality makes it hard for families to move up in society, they remain where they are at. In 1992 there fiscal deficit widened to 2.4% of there GDP and they did not settle the arrears on the bilateral debt which lead to the cancellation of all the official and private creditors. Fluctuating prices in the oil, timber, and uranium, plus poor fiscal management has also hurt the economy.
Kinyasi Monyi, RIT Deaf graduate student, came from the small island of Zanzibar that merged the United Republic of Tanzania in the East Africa. He was born on June 30, 1986, from a military hospital and raised as the only deaf person in family. He was born as hearing but later became deaf at age six when a doctor found out he has spinal meningitis. Now, he is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computing Security from B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). During the interview, he recalled that his life struggled as a student in Tanzania, and how did he deal with the challenges included the family support into who he became today. There are also major differences in between the United States and Tanzania.
Kenya is a republic of East Africa. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean on the southeast. The capital of Kenya is Nairobi. It is located in the south central part of the country. It has a population of 1.5 million. The National Musum of Kenya, the National Theater and the University of Nairobi are in the city.
Photojournalism plays a critical role in the way we capture and understand the reality of a particular moment in time. As a way of documenting history, the ability to create meaning through images contributes to a transparent media through exacting the truth of a moment. By capturing the surreal world and presenting it in a narrative that is relatable to its audience, allows the image to create a fair and accurate representation of reality.
In their eyes, even though clearly victims, exist strengths and hopes for the future. The photos indicated that they could and did create their own culture, both in the past and present. From the same photos plus the texts, it could be gathered that they have done things to improve their lives, despite the many odds against them. The photographs showed their lives, their suffering, and their journey for better lives, their happy moments, and the places that were of importance to them. Despite the importance of the photographs, they were not as effective as the text in showing the African-American lives and how the things happening in them had affected them, more specifically their complex feelings.