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Your first assignment is to meet two photographers from the middle part of the last century. The first is Victor Jorgenson. He is featured below. Victor was a photographer for U.S. Navy.

The photograph below is titled "Kissing the War Goodbye" It was taken on Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day) on August 14th, 1945  in Times Square, New York City. It depicts a sailor kissing a women wearing a white dress or uniform. Click on it to see it bigger.

The second photographer is Life Magazine's Alfred Eisenstaedt. He is featured below.

Eisenstaedt took a photograph titled "V-J Day in Times Square" . It too was also taken on

V-J Day in Times Square at about the same moment. Click on it to see it larger.

After looking at both photos closely, think about this: although both of these photos were taken at the same event and at almost the same exact time, they are both different visually and may even have a different emotional impact on the viewer.

Write a paragraph response explaining which one you prefer. Which is a stronger photo in your opinion and WHY? Really think about it and offer reasons to support your opinion.

This assignment is due Tuesday, Sept 8th. Write your response in a Word doc first, then copy it. Then click on "comment" below and paste it in the text area. You must put your name on the end of your response and choose "anonymous". Then click publish to send me your response. When I receive it I will publish it on the blog for everyone to see.