Exercie #2: Sense of Place (Compare/Contrast) by Emily Heath

Justine Kurland

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How would you describe the sense of place conveyed in the photograph?
It has a whimsical forest feel. There are people in the foreground, middle ground, and background which adds depth to the rather short depth of field space.
What choices did the photographer make about color, composition, and quality of light in order to create a sense of place?
It looks as though it was shot on an overcast day, or early in the morning. the colors are very neutral and natural. The position of each model looks like is was purposefully done.
Is human presence evident in the photograph? How does the presence or absence of people impact your impression of the place? 
Human presence is evident, it adds life and interest to what would have been a rather dull scene.

Art Wolfe

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How would you describe the sense of place conveyed in the photograph?
A very large depth of field in conveyed, somewhere in the arctic. 
What choices did the photographer make about color, composition, and quality of light in order to create a sense of place?
A strong line in the composition of the penguins guides your eye through the photo. The quality of light is very unique, it looks as though it is midday on the bottom half but on the top it is very dark, I think that makes this photo more impacting.  The colors are hues of blues and black and white. A sense of a very arctic place.Is human presence evident in the photograph? How does the presence or absence of people impact your impression of the place? 
There is no evidence of human presence in this photograph making the image feel like a really natural scene of the habitat of penguins.

Steve McCurry

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How would you describe the sense of place conveyed in the photograph?
The sense of place conveyed in this picture is the home of where these kids live. What a day in the life is like for them.

What choices did the photographer make about color, composition, and quality of light in order to create a sense of place?
The color is a huge part of the composition for this image. The quality of light looks like it was an overcast day because the light looks diffuse. The placement of each child also gives depth to the image, having them in the foreground, middle ground and background. 

Is human presence evident in the photograph? How does the presence or absence of people impact your impression of the place? 

Yes human presence is evident, it gives a sense of their home. These kids live here or near here, it is very truthful.