Kevin Carter’s photograph of a starving Sudanese girl, definitely stood out to me the most in the Pulitzer exhibit. The angle in which this photo was taken is one of the most significant techniques, as it displays the subject matters in an interesting point of view. Also, the dark colors displayed help set the tone and mood of the photograph. Additionally, the location of the vulture forces the viewer to look at the starving child. Although there is a large focus on the vulture, I think the main subject matter is in fact the child. The blurry background also helps direct the viewer’s eye to the child.
I was attracted to this image because I went to Africa in high school, and found myself struggling as I took photos of helpless, poverty-stricken children. As a result, I definitely connected emotionally with this photograph and Kevin Carter’s story. Although difficult to view, I love this photo, because in just one shot it is able to depict the harsh realities of what the country of Sudan was struggling with at this time.
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