Exercise: What Makes a Document.

http://www.weareoca.com/photography/what-makes-a-document/




Having looked at the link above I have written my thoughts.....

Even though it is a picture on a balloon I find it very intimidating, the shape of the balloon makes his image grow larger and I do feel he is looking down on me.  The extra height makes it even more bold.  His high chin is arrogant, confident and powerful.
This obviously had a different story to tell when it was taken and events do change how you might now view after years pass and events change - however I still find it intimidating, patronising - regardless.
The second picture obviously has a story - a special story - but you couldnt discover that by looking at
the photograph, you would need to be told the history of it.  Once you know the story you view the picture differently.  Its a special picture to a family member.  You could look at for yourself and think of  your own story but it would be inaccurate.

I feel time and context do effect a photograph and how its read but I feel time, years, can change both.