Photojournalism

This is a photo taken of the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Katrina. A lady is standing in shock as she looks at where her house stood not too long ago. It was taken by Benjamin Krain and framed so that we see the lady, but also a few dead trees and a glimpse of the skeleton of a house that's left. The emphasis is on the awestruck lady and the wreckage. This photo portrays a very sad and heartbroken mood.

This is a photo taken at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the last year that baseball was an Olympic event. David Burnett took this picture and it is framed so we see the batter and the stands, the probable location of the ball after his monster swing. This photo emphasizes the batter and it portrays a mood of excitement as we can't wait to see where the baseball lands.

This is a photo taken of the New York Giants football team as they prepare to run on the field and play-out a tough game under the lights. It was taken by Donald Miralle Jr. and it is framed to emphasize the light shining ahead of the players as it represents the three hours of football lying ahead. The mood is one of anticipation and nervousness.

This is a photo taken of an American flag at San Diego International Airport and it shows that the American flag is always flying strong,  even in the presence of an airplane, something that crippled America just ten years ago. This photo was taken by Karl Grobl and it was framed to emphasize the movement of the flag. It gives off a feeling of pride.

This is a photo taken of a swimmer as he swims the final feet of his 200 yard freestyle at a high school swim meet. It was taken by Jamey Price and it was framed to emphasize the struggle and effort it takes for a swimmer to finish such a powerful race. The water splashes off the swimmer's head, almost like it's fighting to keep him from moving. It presents a mood of determination and extreme effort.