The image above is called “Untitled (stationwagon)”
and it was taken by Rita Hammond. I
chose this image because I think that it is a really good example of contrast, detail,
and perspective. There is a girl wearing black and grey standing next to a
white car. To add to the contrast, the pavement and concrete display different
shades of grey while the car seats and tires are as black as the woman’s
jacket.
The
perspective is very important here because the photographer chose an angle that
reveals the most detail. Hammond is most likely inside a building looking at
the sidewalk from a window. The subject probably knew that her picture was
going to be taken because she is looking back at the photographer. She may also
be posing because she is at an angle where the viewer of the image can see the
whole side of her body. If she were really getting into the car, she would be
facing the door. Overall, I think that Hammond asked the woman to pose for her
in a specific way which would reveal the most detail.
The
detail in this image stands out. I can kind of see myself sitting inside this
car that people drove around in 1967 and that surprises me. The viewer can see all
of the car parts clearly. The white car body with silver handles and a silver
rack on top with black tires and silver and white rims that sit on a grey
pavement. Looking inside the car, the leather interior is made up of two colors
and the car itself can seat six people, which is typical of the time period.
There seems to be a reflection in the windshield. One thing that is odd is the
position of the car’s side mirrors. The woman, who is posing, looks a bit confused.
Maybe she is not sure if she angled her feet enough or placed her right hand
properly on the door handle. She could also be confused about the weather
because she is wearing sandals with long pants and a jacket. Due to the
position and angle of the subject, one can see her two bags. I cannot seem to
determine where the confused woman is going.
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