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Photo analysis

Describe

• This is a sports field.
• It’s the end of a competition.
• Athletes are on podium.
• The first and third place athletes are African American
• They are standing with heads bowed.
• Second place athlete is looking straight ahead. He is white
• They have medals
• Officials standing looking to audience.
• One is in bright red jacket
• Looks old fashioned

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Reflect

This image makes me feel SERIOUS. Something important is happening.

The Black athletes are looking down for a reason. Their uplifted arms and fists are a message. The white men are not doing it. Maybe there is a reason that these athletes are protesting. This picture might have been taken in the 60’s or 70’s and maybe they are protesting for equal rights.

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Analyse

• Strong bold colors
• Primary colors
• Colors contrast
• Grass in background adds texture
• Black and white on podium itself and the athletes
• Serious poses
• All looking one way
• Viewer’s eye goes to the fist
• Like a triangle, a pyramid
• Orderly, neat

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What do you see?

How does it make you feel?

What elements does the photo use- color, value (light), line, shape, texture, pattern…and WHY is this shot important?