Wire Wheel, New York, 1920. Photo by Paul Strand, Printed by Richard Benson
From the El, 1917
For this week’s first entry I chose the photographer Paul Strand. He is an American modernist photographer and filmmaker. The reason that I choose Paul Strand is because of his use of point of view and our assignment was point of view. The point of view that this wire wheel was taken from abstracts it. It makes it seem like a cubist piece. You cannot tell exactly where Paul Strand’s point of view was from. His perspective makes it seem like the vehicle is hanging upside down and Paul was underneath of it. It reminds of a child exploring a new bike.
In the second photo I like how his point of view mimics that of the bridge that is off screen. Also I feel that his point of view is best suited for capturing the silhouette of the bridge. I also I like how his point of view lends a story telling element like to a sniper or spy looking over a secret deal between the men in black.
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