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The first photograph is by Margaret Bourke-White. It's hard to tell exactly what kind of light is being used, but I would guess natural (outside). The light exemplifies the wrinkles in the person, creating a focal point. The use of this focal point is very effective because it creates leading lines all across her face and leads the viewer to other areas including her eyes. These leading lines exemplify her tired and almost sad expression on her face. The subject of the photo [the woman] fills the entire frame.

"Image Gallery." //Museum of New Mexico Museums and Monuments//. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Oct. 2011. .

The middle picture was photographed by Cedric Gerbehaye. The cloudy day does not provide lots of light and therefore there are not sharp shadows on the face. The mood of the photo is enhanced by the clouds as well for it is sad and dreary. The photograph contains a focal point on the middle person since the other objects or people in the background are not as in focus. There is a level horizon in the background that provides leading lines to the boy in the center.

"The Best Photos from TIME 2010 - Photo Essays - TIME." //Breaking News, Analysis, Politics, Blogs, News Photos, Video, Tech Reviews - TIME.com//. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2011. < http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,2038041_2220409,00.html> (Picture 35)

I am not sure who took the photograph on the right side. It depicts Jacqueline Kennedy--first lady of J.F.K. It provides an artificial light source in the form of the lamp in the background, but the primary light utilized is available light from the window. The light provides soft shadows on the left side of her face. The couches provide leading lines all across the photograph and the curtains frame the subject (Kennedy). There are a variety of objects the fill the frame and provide context to the purpose of the photograph. It's simplicity is, in my opinion, what makes it powerful and a good photograph.

"Jackie Kennedy ." //StyleBluePrint//. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2011. < http://www.styleblueprint.com/fashion/gloria-vanderbilt-jacqueline-kennedy-onassis-coco-chaneland-snooki/>