Eugene Atget

This photo shows me that the two big brothers are very protective over their little sister and that the dog is also there to help. Eugene Atget captured the expressions of the children probably when he first encountered them because they look almost frightened that he was standing in their vicinity. All of the children look almost intimidated.

Imogen Cunningham

Imogen Cunningham was able to capture the subtle expression of the young girl holding her stuffed animal as well as most of her scenery. The girl seems to be lonely and judging by the choice to include the door, it seems like she is alone involuntarily. The choice to put the girl on the right side of the frame makes your eye follow along the entire picture, not just focus on one section, especially because her legs go out of the photo.

Kertesz

The cropping of this photo is extremely important to the viewer. Kertesz knew that the focus of the image should be on the woman minding her own business rather than what seems to be business men in suits walking by her. What makes this photo interesting is that she is not calling for attention, but has received it anyway. The woman might have been a ballet dancer judging by her shoes, as well as her hat.

Lartigue

Lartigue was able to not only capture one image of a woman with an umbrella, but her reflection as well making the image that much more interesting. Her serene expression that was captured matches the calm feeling of the water surrounding the woman. Also, the gentle flowing pose of the woman matches the flow of the entire image.

Steve McCurry

This photograph by Steve McCurry shows the fierceness of this young worker in Africa. McCurry could have taken this photo from above rather than getting at eye level, but instead by getting at the girls eye level conveniently crops the girls face within the plants she is carrying. Also, by getting at her level it made the eye contact even more engaging.

Ansel Adams

I really enjoy the way that Ansel Adams is able to make all of the values of black, white, grey and everything in between flow. Enough of the foreground is featured to establish a plane and a point of view for the viewer. Taken at Tenaya Lake, Adams is able to make the water look like glass and the clouds look like smoke.

Lange

Since this photo was taken during the Great Depression by Lange, I believe she accurately captured the feeling of despair that many Americans felt during this time. The choice by the photographer to not just crop the woman's face and add the children makes this photo that much more emotional. Even though you cannot see the faces of the two older children, you can tell what they are feeling. The infant is barely noticeable at first glance, but also shows the helplessness of the people photographed.

Koudelka

Koudelka was able to capture the feeling of time flying by, by incorporating not just a city street, but the emphasis of his watch. The focus is on the watch showing how important time is to the viewer. There is always a place to be or somewhere to go and by placing the arm/watch in the center is exemplifies that idea.

William Klein

This photo shows a potentially dangerous situation taken extremely light heartedly. It shows how naive children can be no matter what is occurring around them. William Klein had excellent timing when it came to capturing the essence of happiness that is give off of the expressions of the children. Klein conveniently cropped off the head of the figure holding the gun, specifically showing off the children.