WEEK FIVE, DAY 3: SELF-INFLICTED VIOLENCE

Friday 12th February 2010

I am a Bahamian citizen that continues to be amazed at what Photojornalism really does. As I look at this picture I struggle to understand the meaning of the self inflicted violence I see, but then I realize that there are some things that aren’t meant to be understood but appreciated. I appreciate photojournalism because it allows me to appreciate things I’ve never seen before and also appreciate the kind of life and peaceful environment I live in.

Source: (http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Afghanistan/ss/events/wl/08072001afghanistan#photoViewer=/100212/481/89ef5902bba248f88a6e0ab9cb01ce0f)

WEEK FIVE, DAY 2: LONELY SURROUNDINGS

Thursday 11th February 2010

Everything about this shot is just so natural. The lighting, the depth and the colors that merge from light to dark is brilliant. The lonely Afghan woman is the subject of this photo however, what truly captures me as a viewer is the woman’s surroundings.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Afghanistan/ss/events/wl/08072001afghanistan#photoViewer=/100211/481/1280dc02def4404588ca109271001f06

WEEK FIVE, DAY 1: Look deeply: What does this picture say to you?

Wednesday 10th February 2010

I never knew that one of the Jonas brothers- famous american musicians, had become the ambassador of Atlantis Kids Adventure.  Photojournalism really is a very powerful tool.  I look at this picture and to tell the truth, I see young black girls with plastered smiles dressed in Junkanoo wear while a young boy tries to lead them with his cowbells.  It makes me wonder sometimes if we, Bahamians that is, are somehow selling ourselves into slavery again.

http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/international/Frankie_Jonas_becomes_Ambassador_of_Atlantis_Kids_Adventure9549.shtml

WEEK FOUR, DAY 5: Shadows and Reflections

Tuesday 9th February 2010

I called this photo 'Shadows and Reflections' because they were the two main elements
that really struck me at first.  They are different in the way that a shadow shows a dull
and drab outline and a reflection shows color and life.  However, they are the same
because light is needed to create them.
(Source: http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bis-news-updates/National_Job_Program_employees_told_to_work_hard9574.shtml)

WEEK FOUR, DAY 4: Diving for the goal

Monday 8th February 2010

I was never into football until I had to watch the commercials for the Superbowl and when I watched it I found I quite liked it.  It was the Saints vs. The Colts and the Saints won 31-17.  This picture shows a Saints player caught in action.


(Source: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/galleries/super_bowl_xliv/super_bowl_xliv.html)

WEEK FOUR, DAY 3: Babies Having Babies

Friday 5th February 2010



I was so shocked when I heard of an 11 year old girl giving birth to a 5lbs baby.  It's astonishing how young mothers are becoming year after year.  When I look at this baby and I realize just how young the mother truly is I wonder how they both will make it through in life because life isn't easy and life can be cruel.

(Source:http://www.celebritysmackblog.com/2010/02/05/11-year-old-mom-gives-birth-photo/)

WEEK FOUR, DAY 2: Without Photojournalism

Thursday 4th February 2010

Without Photojournalism, we’d never know of this big, smelly situation in China. If China was trying to keep its water pollution problem a secret- well, the word is out. China is known as a very secretive and tight-lipped country and so to actually see a photo of how parts of China is suffering shows how important photojournalism truly is.

(Source: http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1960558_2043921,00.html)

WEEK FOUR, DAY 1: The Face of Poetry

Wednesday 3rd February 2010

Marion Bethel, a Bahamian Poet launches her two books (Guanahani, My Love and Bougainvillae Ringplay) in Grand Bahama.

(Source: http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/arts-and-culture/Bahamian_poet_Marion_Bethel_to_launch_two_books_in_Grand_Bahama9502.shtml)

WEEK THREE, DAY 5: THERE'S STILL HOPE FOR HAITI

Tuesday 2nd February 2010

The strength of humans and will to survive is evident as even more than 2 weeks after the 7.0 earthquake people are still being saved after being buried beneath rubble without food or water.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Haiti/ss/events/wl/020704haitiuprising/im:/100202/photos_wl_afp/32e92e3cc4c44103a3f0bac23ad359fb#photoViewer=/100128/ids_photos_ts/r4124008703.jpg

WEEK THREE, DAY 4: UNITY

Monday 1st February 2010

This picture represents togetherness, unity, uniformity and agreement.  It is my opinion that these are all characteristics a nation should have.

Source: http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?173469-Today-s-Photos-Monday，February-1st-2010/page2