Kevin Corrado, Scott Hazard, Michael Schnabel.

The reason for my choosing this photograph is because of the manipulation I feel like the elements of this manipulation give the viewer so much to look into. because of the way that the frame is angled within the trees in the back ground make this element stand out more then they normally would. 

I chose these manipulated photographs by Scott because of how interesting they are to look at because they are layered it gives the photograph a new space in its self.  The torn edges have a more organic feel and i feel like that fits better with the photographs.

I chose this photograph of the Alps best out of all of Michael's work. This photograph is a long exposure taken in the dead of night. I find this interesting because of the amount of reflection that was caught over a period of time.

Kevin Frayer, Emilio Morenatti, John Pakistan

United States Army Spec. Brian Channon, left, of Task Force Shadow "Dust Off", Charlie Company 1-214 Aviation Regiment, prepares a stretcher as United States Marines and Afghan Army soldiers run with a wounded Afghan man to a waiting medevac helicopter near Marjah in the volatile Helmand Province, Southern Afghanistan, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer) This photograph caught my eye because the figures look like black figures with a tone of redish pink. 

An Afghan man carries a bundle of balloons as he walks along a street on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, June 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) This photograph caught my eye because of the muted colors the front really bright colors look so much more vivid. it has such a mysterious feel to it. 

KAHAN, PAKISTAN - JANUARY 29: A guerrilla from the Marri tribe fires a rockets at a Pakistani military position January 29, 2006 near Kahan in the Pakistani province of Ballochistan. Marri tribesmen and fighters from the nearby Bugti tribe have been battling Pakistani forces since December. According to rebels, the Pakistani government takes Balochistan's vast natural resources but gives little in return. Balochistan is the poorest province in Pakistan. The Pakistani government refers to the rebels as "miscreants." (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) this Photograph is amazing it is a perfect example of stopping motion and the colors are all on the warm end. 

Jack Delano, Russel Lee, Alfred T. Palmer

Backstage at the "girlie" show at the state fair. Rutland, Vermont, September 1941. Reproduction from color slide. Photo by Jack Delano. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress. I chose this image because of the place that it was shot, I also enjoy how he uses the bright light to show what appears to be the heat of summer.

Hay stack and automobile of peach pickers. Delta County, Colorado, 1940. Reproduction from color slide. Photo by Russell Lee. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress. I chose this photograph because of the massive size of the pile of straw it was amazing the amount of labour put into their daily lives. 

M-4 tank crews of the United States. Fort Knox, Kentucky, June 1942. Reproduction from color slide. Photo by Alfred T. Palmer. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress. The history of this photograph is what caught my eye, to most this would just be a photograph that was meant to be in a photo album but to someone that connects with it it is much more. 

Oliver Morris, Andre de Freitas, Alison Scarpulla

Oliver Morris is a talented photographer who specializes in double exposure photographs. His works are layered in a way that make them feel natural. I chose this photograph because of the connection of color between the two photographs that he chose to use. 

Double exposure photographs are extremely fascinating. Here's a beautiful set by Andre de Freitas. The double exposures give us a glimpse into two completely separate but intertwined worlds. Whenever I see them, I try to imagine what went through the photographer's mind when combining the images. The nature of this photograph is beautiful. 

Photographer Alison Scarpulla makes images that are faint combinations of reality and mystery, almost like a dream. Her use of desaturated colors and grainy, expired film add to the mystery of this magical world. The photograph that i have chosen is just creepy, but that is one of the reasons that i was drawn to it. 

Klaus Nigge, Jim Brandenburg, Peter Essick

Born in 1956, photographer Klaus Nigge grew up fascinated with photography. His subjects are animals and natural setting photos. i was drawn to this photographer because of his use of bold subject. He is not afraid to get out there and get the perfect photograph. 

Minnesota native Jim Brandenburg traveled the globe as a photographer with National Geographic magazine for over three decades. This photographer also uses animals and natural objects in his work. I chose this photograph because of the connection between the viewer and the subject. The coloring and focus are also a big part of why this draws you in. 

For the past 23 years, Peter Essick has worked as a freelance photojournalist. His main client has been National Geographic. This photograph is just stunning in subject, also the variety of color is what caught my eye. 

Fredrik Odman, Brook Shaden, Arnold Newman

This I thought was pretty interesting. You can still tell it was a banana but it has a coat of hair. Having gradation helps this composition and the slight shadow on it gives it depth. The way that the banana is positioned makes it look like a human figure it makes me look more into the photograph. 

This image, I don't know how to describe it. The position throws me off guard, but at the same time gets me into the image. The negative space is amazing. I love that her dress is neutral like the wall and her hair flow is so dynamic. This makes me want to figure out how the photograph was made. 

I love his compositions in many of his portraits. The way he frames the subjects is interesting and attractive. He really knows how to draw the viewer into the portrait. The horazontal and vertical lines create a strong composition making the viewer observe the photograph deeper.

Ansel Adams, Nadar, Nick Knight

I chose this photograph because of the beautiful contrast in the flower and the almost wood grain like background the abstract lines really bring out the smoothness of the petals of the flower. The light grays leading into the light make the flower look very beautiful. 

The way that the shadow of the hat frames and brings out the face of what would be normally a blown out face is nice it gives it an almost not real or scary look and feel to it. The clothing and the way that it forms to the figure is nice it seems to accent the rest of the body. 

I chose this photograph because of the muted color. The way that the background and the dress have almost the same color is nice. The darkened center where the body is makes the arms stand out much more.