The beginning of the article described photography as a mysterious form of art that captures a moment in time to hold forever. It told a story of two men who fought a battle simply to gain money and other fortunes but instead return to their homes to show their wives photographed postcards of all the places they saw. It also described how photographs scaled the world into an image that can fit anywhere and is seen in every day life such as newspapers, magazines, frames or tucked away in old books. The article later went on to tell how pictures are used as evidence and truth which can be used to prove something did or did not happen.
Susan Sontag goes on to describe her views on photography telling of how photography isn't about claiming some lengthy explanation of a photo but rather someone taking a picture of a subject that they enjoy. She criticizes the incoherent words of professors that explain their views on photography. However, she doesn't know much about photography but she has passion for it which is just a powerful. This article made me think about photography. The beginning paragraphs connected with me because of the explanation for taking photos and the mysterious ways of having an image forever in your hand.
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