Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Photo Essays
A photo essay is a group of pictures that when put together tell a story. Today, I was able to look at many great photo essays at http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/. I enjoyed all of them. Some of them are on animals, people and environment but you can see photo essays in many more categories. My personal favorites were the Harbin International Ice and Snow festival 2012(very pretty i wish I could see that in real life), Costa Concordia cruise ship runs aground off coast of Italy and 50 best photos from The Natural World but my all time favorite that I recommend you check out is a beautiful photo essay on ground zero. It's called Ground Zero: September 11, 2001 - September 11, 2011. It's an excellent photo essay that shows our struggle to get back up. It shows us rising from the ashes to create something beautiful. It shows our power to transform ashes to art. In the 10 years between the day this happened and September 11, 2011, we were able to pick up the pieces and build a memorial in remembrance of the day the World Trade Center was attacked. The pictures show the hard work and dedication to build this while remembering the day. Every year we remember this day and give thanks to the firefighters and policemen that helped save lives of our loved ones, now we have a memorial to thank them. From now on, on 9/11 we can look at Ground Zero, remember where we were and be thankful for where we are now.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Life In A Day (:
The past few days my class and i have been watching a film" Life in A Day". This is an excellent movie about people around the world filming one day of their life all on July 24, 2010. The way this was created by YouTube and professional editors. YouTube asked the people to film themselves and post it on YouTube, then the editors edited it all together to make this beautiful masterpiece of world culture.
The most memorable scene for me would have to be the mother recovering from cancer. I remembered this because I know and have known many people who got the disease and its nice to see people like her not giving up and getting better.This was one of the many positive scenes from the movie.
Other positive scenes were when the girl climbed the human pyramid because that needs a lot of work, practice and bravery, the bicyclist because he's able to see all the wonders of the world, and the man who was able to tell his grandmother how he really feels and most people would make of fun of who he is.
Some negative scenes that I remember when the goat was killed because I'm against animal cruelty and when the little boy had to work to help his family at a young age because he's growing up so fast.
Throughout all the movie I saw many patterns; we are all basically the same. Kids are kids and adults are adults. They all get up early make breakfast and go to work. They all spend time with family. Everyone was living the same life but at different places, paces, and with a few challenges stirred up in the middle. This video shows that we all love, achieve, fail, and overcome. We all fight and forgive. We are who we are. We have are differences though.
In the movie there were many examples of juxtapositions(this is when you place two things side by side for purposes of compare and contrast). One examples is when they showed people living in the woods with barely any water to a man watering his grass with a bat in the back ground.
I really enjoyed this film it was interesting to see the differences that divide us, the similarities that collide us and the love that keeps us all in place. I would definitely recommend this to a friend. although it may not be a new exciting action or comedy, it truly is a beautiful movie.
The most memorable scene for me would have to be the mother recovering from cancer. I remembered this because I know and have known many people who got the disease and its nice to see people like her not giving up and getting better.This was one of the many positive scenes from the movie.
Other positive scenes were when the girl climbed the human pyramid because that needs a lot of work, practice and bravery, the bicyclist because he's able to see all the wonders of the world, and the man who was able to tell his grandmother how he really feels and most people would make of fun of who he is.
Some negative scenes that I remember when the goat was killed because I'm against animal cruelty and when the little boy had to work to help his family at a young age because he's growing up so fast.
Throughout all the movie I saw many patterns; we are all basically the same. Kids are kids and adults are adults. They all get up early make breakfast and go to work. They all spend time with family. Everyone was living the same life but at different places, paces, and with a few challenges stirred up in the middle. This video shows that we all love, achieve, fail, and overcome. We all fight and forgive. We are who we are. We have are differences though.
In the movie there were many examples of juxtapositions(this is when you place two things side by side for purposes of compare and contrast). One examples is when they showed people living in the woods with barely any water to a man watering his grass with a bat in the back ground.
I really enjoyed this film it was interesting to see the differences that divide us, the similarities that collide us and the love that keeps us all in place. I would definitely recommend this to a friend. although it may not be a new exciting action or comedy, it truly is a beautiful movie.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Three of TIME Magazine's Most Influential People of 2011
After viewing most of the 100 poeple chosen as the most influential people of 2011, these three people were who I found most interesting. They are Justin Bieber, John Lasseter, and Sue Savage-Rumbaugh.
Justin Bieber, one of my picks, is someone influencial and inspiring. I knew about Justin Bieber before reading this list (like most teenagers) but that doesn't mean I don't find his story one to write about. Most people see Justin as just a singer but he's more than that. He's life changing. He's influenced people to chase their dreams, to never to give up (or as he says" Never Say Never") and to believe that anything is possible if you work hard. He's showed the world his life story through his music.
John Lasseter , my second pick, is someone who is important to the way we connnect with our families. He brings families together through his movies. I've seen alot of his work ,and you have too, but until now I didn't know his name. To those who do not know him, John Lasseter is the head of Pixar. He influences people through his movies and characters. He shows people to be kind, to laugh, and to spend time with family. He, along with co-workers, bring to the world facinating stories that can make you laugh and cry at the same time.
Sue Savage-Rumbaugh, my third pick, is someone who helps humans interact with animals. She's spent 35 years of her life devoted to her job. Just like most adults she's very busy and passionate about her work. In case you're wondering what she does, Sue is scientist, but what she studies is unique. Sue studies bonobos, a type of ape. Sue is admired becuase of her determination, courage and abilty to stand up for what she believes in and she encourages people to do the same. As she shows the world the little known species of bonobos (which some call "make love not war" apes) she helps break the boundry that seperates us. She continues to do what she does even though somepople disagree. She's introducing a whole other world to us; one thats always been there but never was seen.
Justin Bieber, one of my picks, is someone influencial and inspiring. I knew about Justin Bieber before reading this list (like most teenagers) but that doesn't mean I don't find his story one to write about. Most people see Justin as just a singer but he's more than that. He's life changing. He's influenced people to chase their dreams, to never to give up (or as he says" Never Say Never") and to believe that anything is possible if you work hard. He's showed the world his life story through his music.
John Lasseter , my second pick, is someone who is important to the way we connnect with our families. He brings families together through his movies. I've seen alot of his work ,and you have too, but until now I didn't know his name. To those who do not know him, John Lasseter is the head of Pixar. He influences people through his movies and characters. He shows people to be kind, to laugh, and to spend time with family. He, along with co-workers, bring to the world facinating stories that can make you laugh and cry at the same time.
Sue Savage-Rumbaugh, my third pick, is someone who helps humans interact with animals. She's spent 35 years of her life devoted to her job. Just like most adults she's very busy and passionate about her work. In case you're wondering what she does, Sue is scientist, but what she studies is unique. Sue studies bonobos, a type of ape. Sue is admired becuase of her determination, courage and abilty to stand up for what she believes in and she encourages people to do the same. As she shows the world the little known species of bonobos (which some call "make love not war" apes) she helps break the boundry that seperates us. She continues to do what she does even though somepople disagree. She's introducing a whole other world to us; one thats always been there but never was seen.
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