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    by writing and photographing the tenements that they lived in. The purpose of his book was to enlighten the middle and upper class with the reality of the horrible living conditions poor people were forced to live in. I believe that the use of pictures and photos empowered Riis arguments he made in his book because as

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    His goal is to make fracking known that it is dangerous and needs to be stopped. Since the media is corrupted with wrong information people believe that fracking can be safe when it is in fact very dangerous. He is so dedicated to end fracking that with his mother, he started the group Artists Against Fracking. He did this because he really wants people to know the truth. He makes a reference to George Orwell when he is talking about how the advertisement for clean energy is fake, just like in 1984

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    Impactful Images

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    Mr. Pohl College Prep English 28 April 2017 Impactful Images “A picture is worth a thousand words” is a famous English idiom that many of us have heard at least once in our lives. It’s the reason picture books work so well, where there would normally be pages of words describing a setting there is now simply an image or photograph showing you in greater detail than what could have been described on one page with the use of words. When you really think about it and put it into perspective the potential

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    Terry Barrett Analysis

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    A famous American photographer, Ansel Adams once said, "Photography, [is] a powerful medium of expression and communications, offers an infinite variety of perception, interpretation and execution." Indeed, this statement is true and explains what photography is all about. In addition, there is evidence to prove of understanding a photographer's photos, in the Principles for Interpreting Photographs by Terry Barret. Through Barrett's research, if people interpret photos then everyone will understand

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    Considered one of the most influential photos in recent history, it hit close to home for many. The 9/11 attacks were a horrible event in history that killed thousands of people, and the article depicts it as such. In contrast, while this picture obviously showing the destruction that he collapses caused, it shows the heart that the USA has. It appeals to the patriotism Americans have for their country. When a person is born in a certain country, or

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    The well-known cliché goes “a picture says a thousand words” and this is an idea that Nick Sousanis explores in his book “Unflattening”. The saying implies that images are able to speak volumes, more than words could ever express. Images convey different messages to people and in doing so evoke thoughts and emotions that words often cannot. Individuals interpret images based on their own ideas and experiences, therefore an image can be seen in many different perspectives creating diverse meanings

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    Beginning the book would be pictures of the past we know, such as wars, depression, medieval ages, famous paintings, and romance. These would show the people where we have come from, which gives them an insight to not only us, but our past. The old pictures would give them an idea of where our culture comes from. After I am satisfied that I have put enough pictures of old, I would put pictures of the present such as sporting events, big cities, small towns, families

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    This article is written to showcase a successful application of photo-elicitation on the agricultural landscape managing and its unique contribution. Focusing on the agricultural landscaping, as well as the its management, reality, and metaphor, Beilin utilized the landscape photography to further unpacking the meanings of the farmers’ photographs to create a more vivid atmosphere where famers, and policy makers could have more social interactions and make more proper in situ decisions. 18 farm families

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    team employs the advanced technology of 3D/4D ultrasounds so that the pictures are legible, helpful, and awe-inspiring. They are able to get incredible detail, like movements, features, and so much more. To give you a better idea of the experience of going to New Life Ultrasound, here are some testimonials from people who have come to them for 4D and 3D ultrasound images. The Oswalds wrote: You got some amazing pictures and video that we can share with family, and one day our son will cherish

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    Soloflex Advertising

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    colorful graphics. The illustrations are often striking, and catch the reader or viewer by the eye (in the same way that large font, or a catchy phrase would if there were words on the ad). These ads mostly appeal to the need to nurture, for guidance, to achieve, to escape, and feel safe. Though cliche, a picture is worth a thousand words, so these ads vary in their appeals because their illustrations have so much meaning behind them. They appeal to all age groups, sexes, social statuses, and more. Their

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