Writing Assignment 1

Brooklyn Bridge, showing painters on suspenders, October 7, 1914 © Eugene de Salignac


In this picture, there are painters suspended on what was then a fairly new Brooklyn Bridge. They are separated also equally on the grid of the suspenders. The image is black and white and I can see parts of the skyline in the background. It gives me the feeling of accomplishment, since the task at hand is clearly gigantic and they seem to be proud of their beautiful work. It makes me feel inspired, since these few painters could complete such a massive job only with technology that was available in 1914.



Hideaway, 2003 © Roger Ballen


This photograph contains objects such as wooden crates (one containing a child), shapes made from wire, a shoe and a white mouse. It seems to be mysterious and maybe even a bit eerie. The quality of the photo makes it feel as if it were taken one hundred years ago, but it has only been seven years. I feel sort of intrigued by the image and it makes me curious to know the story behind it.


Watering Hole © Amy Stein

This photo shows a girl in her backyard standing on a diving board looking over her fence to come face to face with a black bear. They are both standing upright and still. This photograph has feelings of humor and terror at the same time. It's funny to see the two figures in almost identical poses, but at the same time the viewers know the potential danger of a bear.