Rewriting History

Thought this picture needed a chick in pigtail braids, as most do.

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Shorpy (old photos)

Reading a Photo #3

Issei Kato, Reuters

What does this photo remind you of?

Jurassic Park, for sure

What do you think is happening in this photograph?

A robot dinosaur is the greeter at a hotel in Japan.

Pretend you are inside this photograph. What does it feel like?

I would be so insanely happy. This hotel seems awesome. 

If I ever go to Japan, I will be staying here.

Emma is bored #2 - The Walk

Hohman wanted to go for a walk this morning, 

so we all went to the track and got pictures of random things.

Diptych (1/3)

Reading a Photo #2

Barcroft Media

How would you describe this photograph to a person who could not see it?

A Woman with a headscarf and a cloth covering her mouth that reads, "I have voice", stands facing the camera looking rather somber.

What is closer to you? Further away?

Up front is the woman, there appears to be a building in the background, and what seems to be some other protestors. It's clear that the main focus is the woman in the foreground. 

What do you think is good about this photograph? What is not so good?

What I find most interesting is that the words on her mask are english. The photo was taken in Indonesia, and though I don't know much about the country, I don't believe English in the commonly spoken language. Also, the fact that it's broken English suggests this is not her first language. It makes you wonder if maybe this protest is more directed at the current state of OUR country. Obviously this woman is appealing to some English speaker, though which is unclear. The placement of the words as well, and the irony of it is very effective.

History #2

1) Who made this?

Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre

2) Where and what year was it made?

Boulevard du Temple, Paris, 1838 or 1839

3) Why is it significant?

People in bottom left corner are the first people to be photographed, and they probably didn't even know it. Was a 10-15 minute exposure, so anyone walking about would not have shown, but the man getting his shoes shined and the person shining them have been immortalized.

Hands