The first picture was featured in The New York Times, concocted by Viktor Koen. It was paired with a (duh) article on cell phones. WHat I found interesting was the combination of a classically-styled, almost vintage shot of a business man with a modern piece of technology and the dated but moderately modern neon, motel-like sign connecting the two. It's a sassy combination of new and old that hints to the themes within the articles (i.e. what we've expected from cell phones thus far, where they are going). Ah, the power of Photoshop.
The second picture was also featured in The New York Times, this time in the Arts section. It was taken by Saeed Adyani for MGM Studios. The picture is of a cast member for the remake of Fame, a movie I have loved forever. More importantly though is the sly placement of this picture. It's the snapshot for an article called "California Beckons Film Crews." Seemingly, this is a relatively boring, business-related piece - not so interesting for the artsy types who read this section. However, I think the article became infinitely more intreating to people upon seeing this touchstone of a picture. And on an aesthetic level, I love the way light is captures, shining down on her from an angle. Class theater.
Finally, this last AP picture is of seven-year-old Aaron Van Blerkom. Thanks to this picture, he is now the most notorious contributor to the "Dear Mr. President" project. He has the most adorable smile - both innocent and mischievous - and this devilish quality make him more than just a child. He embodies youth and sweetness. The use of color in this picture is both eye-catching and symbolic. There is an excessive amount of red, white and blue. It drives the message home: kids can be patriots too.
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