Louis Faurer

http://www.mocp.org/collections/permanent/faurer_louis.php

This photograph really interests me because it seems like the women in the photo were not ready, and slightly awkward, but it was thought out in the photographer's mind, which makes me think differently from it being just a snapshot. what makes me think it was thought out, is how he chose his subjects, and their placement in the frame. they are the only faces you can see clearly, they are both wearing black, and the background is lighter, which makes them stand out. everything around them is blurred, but the two women are the most in focus.

Frederick Sommer

http://www.fredericksommer.org/index.php?category_id=11&gallery_id=127&piece_id=1066

 I chose this photograph because i really like to be experimental with my photography. i like the degree of which Sommer chose to blur the figure, because you can still see that the subject is of a figure, but the lines become soft, and the tones turn into shapes.

Brassai

http://vintagevivant.com/2011/07/23/brassai/

This photograph caught my eye because of the figures. i like that the observer can see two different views of the couple. the plates and cups on the table contrast with the dark table, and the clothes theyre wearing. i think that it keeps the bottom of the photograph balanced, so that its not too dark.

Bruce Davidson

Found this at; http://graememitchell.com/blog/bruce-davidson

i chose this photograph because i like the point of view, and perspective. i also like the lighting, and the shadows created from the light coming through the window.. it makes the photograph moody, and dark without having to be literally a dark photograph. i am also interested in the amount of texture in the photograph.

Nan Goldin

Found this at: http://sonianansid.blogspot.com/2011/08/nan-goldin-1953.html

Nans Goldin's work always interest me because its different from how i shoot. I like this photograph in particular because of the lighting. i like how the light coming into the car illuminates the smoke, giving it movement, and making it more dynamic. i also like the color range. 

Emmet Gowin

link: http://www.likeyou.com/en/node/9075

 I really like this photograph from Emmet Gowin because the woman in it interests me. she seems kind of crazy. the photograph makes me ask questions, and makes me want to know more about her and who she is. i like how she contrasts with the background.. it makes her stand out more.

Idris Khan

Found this photograph from http://www.fraenkelgallery.com/index.php#mi=&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=0&a=15&at=1

I love this photograph because it has a moody feeling to it. i feel like i can see figures in the photograph, but theyre unrecognizable.  i feel like im looking at a photograph of ghosts or something, because i can see people, but its still like theyre not really there. this photograph really relates to what im doing now because ive been experimenting with my photographs.