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Politics has evolved into a symbolistic & materialistic entity. There are symbols, characters, signs, phrases, & even actions that represent or oppose an individuals identity.
This photo doesn't tell one story, but multiple. The rule of thirds was used impeccably to express movement & motion moving forward.
All of the symbols within this photo radiate a type of energy that is a stark contrast to Trump supporters. Choosing to edit this photo in black & white was a brilliant choice to keep the distractions at bay. The helmet, flag cape, knee pads, and elbow pads paint a picture of someone who consciously chooses "for the better," aka, better safe than sorry.

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This photograph of Jennifer Lopez blowing a kiss toward others behind her after she completed the performance of "This Land Is Your Land" showcases juxtaposition. juxtaposition refers to two objects in a shot that differentiate from one another and add contrast to a picture. The two objects in this scene would be the then VP, Mike Pence, and Jennifer Lopez. Two drastically different people, though, Pence is showing his appreciation for her performance and Jennifer Lopez is grateful. It just adds dynamics to the photo in my opinion.

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Zachary Simpson - Mixture of Elements (Negative Space and Rule of Thirds)

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Zachary Simpson - Mixture of Elements (Negative Space and Rule of Thirds)

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I think this image is a great example of great depth within an image. The image itself isn't going to win a Pulitzer or any sort of award based off its beauty, but the framing is important. It's an out with the old picture as Trump staffers take there things out of the White House and offices in order for the Biden Administration can move in. I think by having the stairs and use of some negative space it allows for the viewer to see how deep the image is through its framing, simultaneously being deep through its meaning.

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This picture is an example of foreground interest because it seems the subject of the picture is the empty street that should've been busy, but those three people are in the front of the frame. It looks like they just happened to be "in the way" when the photo was taken. I think it also shows leading lines because of the position of the lines on the street in relation to the center of the image. I think this is a good photo because it raises more questions: why were the streets empty, what were those people doing, what does it usually look like?

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Silas Albright: Fill the Frame, Patterns and Textures

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Silas Albright: Fill the Frame, Patterns and Textures

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This photo utilizes the fill the frame technique by allowing the fence to take up the vast majority of the photo. While there is a little bit of emptiness in the top left corner, the main subject of the photo that dominates the frame is the fence and what we can see through it. The pattern and texture the fence creates help make the photo more interesting to look at. The different shades of the shadows of the armed soldiers through the fence add intrigue and mystery. The poles holding up the fence also create some nice leading lines.

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Trevor Cox: Centered, Foreground Interest, Depth, Isolate the Subject

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Trevor Cox: Centered, Foreground Interest, Depth, Isolate the Subject

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This photo shows President Biden attending mass with his wife. The photo is composed using a centered technique, highlighting President Biden in the foreground as the key figure in this photo. Depth is shown in this photo using the slight out-of-focus effect on every figure except Mr. and Mrs. Biden, once again, highlighting them as they main focus of this photograph.

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Centered Composition & Isolate the Subject- Andrew Boykin

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Centered Composition & Isolate the Subject- Andrew Boykin

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This photo does a great job of highlighting its subject and placing them within the context of the news report. Each helmet and shield represents somebody who was tasked with protecting the inauguration. So despite there being only one person in the photo, you don't get the sense of loneliness that you might otherwise.

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I think that this picture is a good example of a leading line. The doorway comes across as a tunnel, the photographer is seemingly showing a picture of moving forward, by President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden walking from the dark and into the light. There is clearly a path that they are trying to highlight.

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Sydney A:
The desk is right at the front of this image providing foreground interest and then it spreads to the remainder of the room. This wide shot makes the room feel big  and almost as if your standing right at the corner of the desk. As the readings mentioned this shot technique may create a more 3D feel to the image.

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Mickey Hutchings: "decisive moment" and rule of space

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Mickey Hutchings: "decisive moment" and rule of space

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This photo illustrates Bresson's "decisive moment." The photographer had to be in the right place at the right time to capture this moment. You can also see the rule of space here – Winter made sure to leave plenty of room on the left side of the photograph to show the where the subject was heading toward.

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I picked this photo first because I LOVED seeing the fireworks, especially during the times we're facing right now with COVID - a nice bright spot. The rule demonstrated here is the rule of thirds, with the Washington Monument focused on the left "center." I like how it showcases the monument while also showing the vibrant fireworks.

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Daisy Tucker- Pattern and Negative Space 

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Daisy Tucker- Pattern and Negative Space 

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When looking through the collection of the Inauguration photos, this one caught my eye simply because of how different it was compared to the others, and also how much of the story (even beyond the Inauguration)  it told within this simplistic composition. I’ve always enjoyed a ‘people without people’ approach to photojournalism. The use of space in this photo is a compositional and physical representation of the space that we’ve had to take amongst each other because of the pandemic. All of the chairs are the same because this virus has effected us all in some way, and even though this is an Inauguration for the president of the United States, this establishes the pattern seen throughout the photo, and is also represents how this virus chooses no sides.

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Chase Frick- Frame within a frame, unique  point of view, left to right, and usage of triangles

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Chase Frick- Frame within a frame, unique  point of view, left to right, and usage of triangles

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At first glance the selected picture may not be the most appealing to the eye. However, it does contain multiple usages of strong composition techniques that make it an interesting photograph. First the window itself acts like a frame within the frame it's cloudy view also gives symbolism to how the next four years will be because nobody knows how a new administration will work. It is also a unique point of view, you don't often see high quality images of people when they are in a vehicle so it provided something new to viewers. The left to right usage is a bit more literal, the car itself is moving that way making the image more pleasing to the eye. Lastly, the photo has distinct areas that can be divided into the triangles giving it an extra push of dynamic tension which the world was full of during inauguration. Overall the image is much better than it appears at first glance. The strong symbolism applied with numerous composition techniques makes this image successful.

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Shane Harvell: Leading Lines, Centered, Rule of Odds, Foreground Interest and Depth, Rule of Space and Frame Within a Frame

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Shane Harvell: Leading Lines, Centered, Rule of Odds, Foreground Interest and Depth, Rule of Space and Frame Within a Frame

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My selection actually exhibits a combination of composition techniques. In fact, one can argue that there are up to six different compositional techniques present. Every single one of the techniques makes the image more visually appealing and interesting well beyond its context. What stands out first is the leading lines found in the road itself. The road lines lead your eye directly to what appears to be three officers on bikes, the rule of odds. Items in three are more visually favorable than items of two as one’s brain then doesn’t know which one to focus on. If one continues to follow the leading lines of the road toward the top of the hill, one then can see that the picture is centered up to the sky. The centered officers also provide a sense of depth in the picture with perceived distance. The snapshot follows the rule of space with the officers as well. In other words, one can deduct that the officers will continue to ride to the left if the exact moment could be unfrozen. Lastly, the branches of the trees in the upper corners of the image provide a hint of the frame within a frame technique with the stretching canopy. The fact that the editor and photographer chose to go black and white instead of color gives the shot sort of historic reverence in overall meaning. It could be one of those found in history books down the road. If so, it must be a good one.

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Sydney Iannelli - Foreground Interest & Depth 

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Sydney Iannelli - Foreground Interest & Depth 

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This photo is a good example of foreground interest and depth. The stairs are a focal point for the foreground, with the runner and building in the background.

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This photo I feel is a really good example of not only patterns and textures but also simplicity and minimalism. The patterns and textures on the ground kind of draw the eye to the wooden panels, but the writing of "1776" brings it to the middle where the person in the photo is walking. This photo could potentially also fit the rule of thirds since the the main is positioned on the left side of the frame.

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This photo is a great example of patterns and texture. With the use of shadows, the eye is drawn towards the photo because it gives off repetition.

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A Frame Within the Frame- Aiyana Willoughby 

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A Frame Within the Frame- Aiyana Willoughby 

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The image I chose represents a photo framed by surrounding objects. This image has depth because it was taken at a higher angle from the top of the entryway. The arch of the doorway gives the illusion that viewers are seeing much more than if it were taken at eye level. I like this photo because it shows a behind the scenes point of view that would've otherwise been overlooked.

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Not only is this photo incredibly symmetrical, it’s also got tons of directional lines with rows of flags. They lead the eye to the place of importance, which contrasts the dramatic red and blues with a pearly white.

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Gianna Holiday: Centred Composition and Symmetry

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Gianna Holiday: Centred Composition and Symmetry

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I chose this photo because I felt that it was a good example of a centered and balanced photo. While it is not perfectly symmetrical, the imagery is still bold with people on either side as the families walk up the steps for the inauguration. Also, there is an even number of people who are walking up the stairs which I find very visually appealing. I think that it is a good photograph  because it is shot from the back as they climb the stairs; the photo has a somber yet powerful emotion tied to it.

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Photos From an Inauguration Day Like No Other (Published 2021)

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President Biden and his inner circle wanted the ceremony to take place outside the Capitol as usual to show Americans and the world that democracy would endure despite attempts to upend it.

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Opinion | Photographs From the Quiet Inauguration (Published 2021)

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After January 6, the capital welcomed a solemn and safe transfer of power.