Elliot Erwitt has to be one of my favorite photographers throughout these assignments. He's very talented and really utilizes the art of simplicity. I LOVE that he uses black and white. I feel like that adds a huge aura of mystery and complexity. As I was looking through his photographs, my eyes automatically fall on this one. There is so much symbolism it's hard to even pick out one. I think this definitely can portray the idea that if you're narrow minded with things and only look at things from one perspective, you will be extremely jipped out of life. This also can have an obvious meaning, the boy may live in a violent town and there may have been previous gun shots to a school bus. I think the boys eyes are beautiful and captivating. I think this always makes you want to see his other eye. Which in a way symbolizes that in life, we always want what we previously had or what we can't have. I think the dynamic and the depth of the photograph is exquisite. I also think that this photograph wouldn't have been as interesting if seen in color. I think the boys jacket adds a lot of character to this picture. A simple t shirt may have not been as effective at defining his eyes and expression. Overall, he's a great photographer!
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