Yang, Myong Hwa / Reaction / Tue 3,4

Same Subject , Different Mood A photograph is the finest tool which contains the moment. The moment captured by a camera shows everything about the subject. So people assume the story of the photograph through the background, mood, expression in it. Two pictures in our textbook are typical examples we can notice each own story. In addition, an obvious contrast between two photographs draws attention. Let's look at these pictures in more detail. In the photograph named 'Village School', the first thing that catches eyes is its gloomy mood. Even though some cute children are seen in it, it is overall dark in the classroom which they stay in. And children sit motionless with stony faces as if they listen to their teacher carefully. This stillness of children adds dismal atmosphere to this photograph. The composition of this photograph plays a role in making tension as well. By arranging the boys in triangle, tension in the photograph mounts. The photograph 'Children's Puppet Theatre' creates cheerful mood. Girls and boys in this photograph are looking at something curiously. This is so cute that it makes me want to know what children are staring at. Also, their various motions like pointing and shouting bring life to that photograph. Along with their motions, facial expression makes the picture more vivid. Every child has her or his own expression. This reveals their sense of freedom. Even though children are in the center of both photographs alike, some differences are found. First of all, the mood is the contrast between them. While 'Village School' seems to be depressing and melancholy, lively and joyful energy is given off from 'Children's Puppet Theatre'. Besides the atmosphere of these photographs, each photographer seems to focus differently. 'Village School' appears to focus on the light shining through the classroom dimly, not small boys. But people easily realize that a variety of children's actions and expressions are main theme in 'Children's Puppet Theatre'. As seen above, the same subject can provide diverse feelings and impression. Especially, differences shown in 'Village School' and 'Children's Puppet Theatre' are very interesting. Children in the photograph 'Village School' are still, looking so nervous. But 'Children's Puppet Theatre' shows other children who look so cheerful and cute. One seems very dark and restricted while the other looks bright and free. These diversities create unique mood in each photograph.