Movement

I did the photo Detroit Street Scene by Harry Callahan. It was taken in 1943. In this photo, there are many people walking and carrying different objects that express them. The movement is the people walking to their different destinations. This picture captures the peoples' expressions and feelings at this time. The lady that is the main focus looks like she's stressed about something, like she's walking to work and is nervous. It captures her, and tells her story. Movement is important because it shows that life still goes on, and it wouldn't be effective at all if they were all just standing in a line. Life goes on as we know it, and even if there is an issue or complication, just go on. I think the shadows, the lampost and the clock are all elements that contribute to the effect that the photo gives off. The clock kind of shows that time also is continuous to keep us moving. Them all wearing jackets shows that it must be fall or winter and the lady wearing the fur coat shows that she must have some money. The picture shows all the many personalities and lives. One goal for my work would be capturing a good subject that wears their life on their face, where you can think your own story to what could be happening in their lives. The subject moving can make the viewer think what's going to happen next?