Migrant Mother and Other Photos that Changed the Perception

Dorothea Lange is a photographer famous for her photographs to support change. These photos were especially crucial throughout the Great Depression. She was born in 1895 and died peacefully in 1965. The moment she gained fame was in March 1936, when she took photos of Florence Owens Thompson and her seven children. These photos became extremely famous, and the picture, which is now named Migrant Mother, Nipomo, California, is now the primary symbol of the Great Depression. Her photos influenced both the public and other photographers to start taking action against the dire conditions of the Great Depression.

The photo above is one of her most famous photographs. It became famous shortly after she took it, and it is named Migrant Mother, Nipomo, California. I think that this is a brilliant photo as it captures the stress and the worry of a mother. The use of black in white in the picture allows the viewer to see all the minuscule details within the piece, such as little bits of dirt on the children, torn clothing, and the worry lines all over the mother’s forehead. Also, it’s shown the children are leaning on the mother, giving the viewer a feeling of stress and sadness. The children depend on the mother to support them. While it seems like the photo was taken in open daylight, there’s a feeling of darkness around this photo.

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Henri Cartier-Bresson was a photographer that found passion in photography after he discovered the Leica camera. He was also a soldier in the French army during World War II. However, he was taken as a prisoner of war, but he managed to escape. After this traumatizing experience, Henri Cartier Bresson began to photograph photos of the war and becoming a photographer for humanitarianism. He won a large number of awards for his work, such as the Grand Prix National de Photographie, the Culture Prive, the Overseas Press Club of America Award, and others. He believed that photos were the most potent form of expression.

One of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s most famous pieces is named Seville, Spain. This photo seems rather striking to me, as it’s shown that Henry Cartier-Bresson is taking the picture without the children knowing. There is a severe contrast between the ruined and war-torn buildings and the happy children running around. The hole in the wall serves as a picture frame, lining the photo abstractly. The exciting thing about this photo is that Bresson had caught the attention of the children, the photo may not have been as natural, or it may have looked forced. The photo truly captures the innocence of the child, as the children continue to frolic among the ashes and the damaged buildings. The background of the picture is bleak, while the children are radiating happiness.

Art Wolfe

Art Wolfe is viewed as one of the most influential conservation artists out in the world. He was born in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington in 1975, with degrees in art. He has been traveling the world, trying to push others into conserving what we have on Earth. Wolfe is seen as a master of composition, light, form, texture, and other elements of photography, which is why his photos are such a success. He has taken millions and millions of pictures, and his photos are seen as beautiful, natural, and breathtaking. Traveling the Earth, he has been taking photographs for over 50 years, and today he continues to have tours, talks, and other acts to train future photographers.

There’s something about this photo (Night Fisherman) that seems ethereal as if there was some other-worldly spirit that was taking part in this photo. The faint glow of the lanterns contrasts the dark background, making the fishermen seem as if they are glowing against the night. There is a sense of calm throughout the entire photo, as there are no ripples in the water, and the fisherman’s face is at ease. The background as the whole seems to fade away a bit, and the focal point is clear, focusing on the chief fisherman. The entire scene looks somewhat like a painting, with vibrant colors and colors that seamlessly blend into each other perfectly. It makes a person wonder what the fisherman is thinking about, and one can almost hear the quiet trickle of water while one looks at the photo. The picture is simply breathtaking.

Keith Ladzinki

Keith Ladzinki is an award-winning photographer who has taken photos for large corporations such as National Geographic, Adidas, Apple, etc. His topic of photography varied from nature to sports, and both topics are part of his passions in life. He also creates documentaries based on his journeys throughout the farthest regions of the Earth. While Ladzinki searches for photos, he looks for natural light and composition, waiting for the perfect moment to take the shot. He has traveled to all seven continents and has pictures from all around the globe. His photos have been praised, and are heavily sought after.

The picture presented to the right is named Glacial Lake, and it is part of the National Geographic Fine Art Galleries. The photo itself is beautiful, showing parts of the Earth that are barren and untouched by human influence. The water seems to meet the mountains at a horizon, giving the overall picture a pleasing look to it. The contrast between the mountains and water makes it seem as if there were two different worlds within this photo. The photo also has a bit of a vignette, making the center of the picture more alluring and “glowing.” Again, this photo shows the true beauty of nature, and fortunately, there are people like Ladzinski who bring these visions from places that many will never venture into in their lifetimes. The picture looks like a fantasy setting, so vibrantly colored and amazingly beautiful.