Pictures of the Year

Jessica Malnik

I thought that all of the Pictures of the Year were brilliant. They managed to capture every single detail. These photographers have a gift for knowing what is the ‘right picture’ for the story. They know how to effectively capture the mood in every photo. After looking at a majority of photos, I realized why the “Final Salute” sounds slideshow was the best. The photos captured every detail and emotion. For example, the photo of a Marine’s hands on top of the folded American flag was excellent and extremely moving. The detail and the lighting accentuate the photo. I know that there is no such thing as the perfect photo, but this photo comes very close. The “Final Salute” slideshow illustrates how excellent and detailed photography can change a story. Without these photos, the story would be just another story about the causalities of war. Yet, the photos give the story a new identity. By visually showing a few families, who had recently lost a loved one, it added a more personal element to the story.