What Makes a Picture?

Jeff Widener, Associated Press

Buzz Aldrin

Jeff Widener, Associated Press

Buzz Aldrin

Jeff Widener, Associated Press

Ray Lussier

Discussion Topics: Photographs and Emotions

What emotions do each photograph bring out in you?

Do these emotions stay the same over time or change?Do these emotions change from person to person?Do these emotions change due to geographical location?What common emotions are conveyed?

Discussion Topics: Photographs and Artistic Expression

Why do we take photographs?

What purpose does photography serve in our lives?

Do you consider yourself a photographer?

Picture Citations

“Tank Man”, Jeff Widener (Associated Press) 1989

“Boy in Sudan”, Kevin Carter 1994

“Footprint on the Moon”, Buzz Aldrin 1969

“The Goal”, Ray Lussier 1970

“Iwo Jima Flag Raising”, Joe Rosenthal 1945