Action/Sports
Mexican photographer Alejandro Ojeda Carbajal (1986 World Cup in Mexico) The Argentina national team found itself in the center of heavy international controversy. Diego Maradona scored a goal later known as the "Hand of God," allowing Argentina to advance and win their second World Cup. This image stands as the only legitimacy of the goal and shows the moment that would live on forever in the history of the sport. |
Landscape
Ansel Adam's Adam's could be said to be the "Father of Landscape Photography." He was the first to popularize such images and his techniques ensured that pictures came out with high resolution and sharpness. This photo is of the Grand Teton's and it remains important because it demonstrates Adam's iconic way of depicting the American West. |
Politics
The New York Times (February 4, 2020) Speaker Nancy Pelosi is shown ripping up her copy of President Trump’s State of the Union address. This shows the political tension of the country and the current divide that we face considering many political policies. This photos does a great job of capturing facial expressions and showing and contrast between both parties. Mike Pence and applauding the president while Pelosi tearing apart his speech. |
Travel
Herbert Pointing (Antartica, 1910) Herbert is best known for his work regarding expeditions to Antartica. His photos tell a story, and help to reveal what they found on these voyages. He also was the first to normalize bringing professional photographers along on expeditions in order to document findings. |
Wildlife
Shane Keena (2018) Wildlife photography requires extreme patience in order to capture the subject at the right moment. This photo. won the Spectrum Photo Creatures of the Air Award in the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Additionally, it shows how animals act in their environment by capturing a piece of their mannerisms and behavior. |
Portrait
Dorothea Lange (California, 1936) The photo now known as the "Migrant Mother" depicts the struggle of a mother and her children during the Great Depression. This was a time of hardship and financial desperation for many. Lange managed to capture all of these emotions and for this reason it will remain significant not only for portrait photography but also American history. |