Photos with connotations

1. CONNOTATIONS WITHIN
COMMON PHOTOS
By Byron Crickmore

2. This picture shows us strength, not from the literal working out but from the will
of the person in the picture, working out with a water bottle behind him and
extra clothing/gear he is prepared however this also shows struggle but in
return strength from his will to overcome the struggle.
STENGTH

3. This picture could show desire however I believe that it shows clear poverty, not because of the
actions of the person in the picture but because of the location. The location is well built and
developed however the individual is scavenging for something in such a solid location showing a
clear contrast.
POVERITY

4. This image could show friendship however I believe from how close the two
are that the image clearly shows more love than friendship. This is shown
through the close-up shot used as well as the clear look of happiness on their
faces.
LOVE

5. From this image we can see another contrast from the
location and situation the victim here, showing a clear
case of fear from having a bad over his head and arms
behind his head and not to mention the high angled
shot looking slightly downward towards the victim
showing him in a clear state of weakness however once
again I believe this shows a stronger case for fear. This is
because of the people looking on in the background.
FEAR

6. This image shows desire because the outstretched hand has something worthless (the cap) in its palm
and yet it is reaching for something much more valuable (the phone) possibly seeking a trade or even a
thiefth of the phone.
DESIRE

7. I think it is quite obvious that this
Picture shows danger. You can
see that the earth is lifeless and
grey as well as there being broken
glass and random debris.
In addition some dirt is stuck to the
wall in the shot making this setting
quite rundown and lifeless.
DANGER

8. This shot very literally shows wealth from the person
in the shot taking money out of their wallet and
flashing their expensive watch in the lobby of some
building
WEALTH

9. This image of a broken
twig is the definition of
weakness, this is shown
by the surrounding dead
grass as well as the
destroyed twig under the
sun. The shot used is
important as the high
angle suggests the twig is
weak.
WEAKNESS

10. This image shows loneliness from the lone individual walking
away from the shot although he is in a public place the
atmosphere of the location is changed by the picture
alongside him of a crying and melting girl really pushes a
distinct feeling of loneliness and depression.
LONELINESS

11. Although the other person is
Barely in the shot I believe this
Picture shows true friendship
From the happy expression on
His face to the body language
Of the other person it shows a
Nice friendly atmosphere as well
As possibly a converstation.
FRIENDSHIP

12. This image shows a story of purity, I see this from the campervan as while the vehicle usually
connotes loneliness or solitude I think it is very pure from the colour white and the living style of
the campervan. The living style is very lone wolf and on the road not coming in contact with
Many people and minding your own, from this I see purity as it is their own world one that they
Have control over and are free to travel anywhere with anything.
PURITY

13. From this many of you will assume that the images sure purity
or in fact healthiness but I see this as greed because there is
Only water in the shot minus another drink but as it isn’t the
Focus I’ll leave it out. The water connotes greed for me
Because of the quantity of the water and the small amount of
Space between them.
GREED