This TED Talk discussed an aspect of photography that I have always admired. There are many different uses of photography in this world, and I have always believed that it should be used to change the world for the better. For example, the photographs of the elephants showed how bad the issue really is. When people see these photographs, they are inspired to help the elephants more than they would be if they were just told about the issue. If all photography was used in this way I believe that the world would be a better place. This is why I have always admired using photography to make a difference.
Another aspect of the TED Talk that I found interesting is the way these photographers were able to bring the viewer back to the moment the photograph was taken. It must take them a lot of time and effort to be able to portray exactly what they are seeing. Being there at the moment something happens is very different from hearing about it after the fact. Being able to look at a photograph and feel like you were there when it was taken is an amazing thing. I think this aspect of the video is why it is called How Photography Connects Us, because it is bringing all the viewers to the same moment in time. This makes me think about what it would be like if photography like this existed during times like 9/11 and the Holocaust. I think it would make much more of an impact on the current population if we were able to see the effects of these events first hand. I believe that these horrible events of history would never repeat themselves if future generations were able to look at a photograph and feel like they were there experiencing it.
Overall, the TED Talk was very interesting and inspiring, but it could have been even better. I think that he could have gone more into detail about the effects of the inspiring photography. Instead of going into detail he talked more about the bigger picture of the different uses of photography. He could have talked about the difference the photography can make in the world. Another thing he could have done better is talk about how the photographers took the photographs. He mostly described the photographs, but I would like to know exactly how the photographers took those pictures. I also would have liked to know what equipment was used by the photographers and why. In conclusion, the video was inspiring but it could have been improved upon.
Another aspect of the TED Talk that I found interesting is the way these photographers were able to bring the viewer back to the moment the photograph was taken. It must take them a lot of time and effort to be able to portray exactly what they are seeing. Being there at the moment something happens is very different from hearing about it after the fact. Being able to look at a photograph and feel like you were there when it was taken is an amazing thing. I think this aspect of the video is why it is called How Photography Connects Us, because it is bringing all the viewers to the same moment in time. This makes me think about what it would be like if photography like this existed during times like 9/11 and the Holocaust. I think it would make much more of an impact on the current population if we were able to see the effects of these events first hand. I believe that these horrible events of history would never repeat themselves if future generations were able to look at a photograph and feel like they were there experiencing it.
Overall, the TED Talk was very interesting and inspiring, but it could have been even better. I think that he could have gone more into detail about the effects of the inspiring photography. Instead of going into detail he talked more about the bigger picture of the different uses of photography. He could have talked about the difference the photography can make in the world. Another thing he could have done better is talk about how the photographers took the photographs. He mostly described the photographs, but I would like to know exactly how the photographers took those pictures. I also would have liked to know what equipment was used by the photographers and why. In conclusion, the video was inspiring but it could have been improved upon.
You've written some interesting points - 9/11 and the Holocaust, for example. There have been so many images of both of those events, as a matter of fact...that's one of the reason so many people know what happened, even in the aftermath. I'm curious about your "could have gone into more detail" comment...while I appreciate (and always wish I knew how they did it) wanting to know more, sometimes it's what we DON'T know that makes the final piece so strong. I guess I find myself thinking of what I always say when someone states that something is "difficult or hard". if it was easy, everyone would do it. I wonder if we all knew how to do what these photographers do, would it be a good thing or not?
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