Action/Sports
By: Otto Greule, 2001 This photo is very iconic. Basketball was at its peak in the 90's and was just climbing from there. This photo is much more than a guy on the ground and someone looking at him. The significance of this picture is just the disrespect. The focus is Allen Iverson stepping over Tyrone Lue after crossing him up. In the background you can see the emotion of Lue's teammates and behind them you see the fans with mixed emotions on the crazy move Iverson had just pulled. |
Landscape
By: Donald B. MacGowan, 2009 This is a photo of ka lae, one of the few only green sand beaches in the world. This picture was taken in hawaii, the most southern points in North America to be specific. I've been to this beach one time and it was amazing. The waves were anywhere between 2-8 feet high and would knock you right over with ease. |
Current events/News
By: Jonathan Ernst, 2022 This photo shows U.S. president Joe Biden alongside Japan's prime minister, Fumio Kishida. They are discussing the defense of Taiwan in the emergency on a Chinese invasion. This is relevant because the U.S. has not been in a large war over seas for a long while and most Americans would not back up Biden's word without much military funding. |
Politics
By: Paul Souders, 2019 This photo depicts climate change. This is the Earth we are going to have to live on for however many years, until Mars is colonized. I believe this photo beset describes politics because this has been an on going issue for many years. The things we as humans do come with a consequence and we never get anything for free. Thats why we must cut down on emissions as much as possible to squeeze out all the good for as long as possible. |
Historical Events
By: Robert Giroux, September 11, 2001 This photo is devastating. On this date in American history there was one of the biggest terrorist attacks in the world. Happening in New York City, many lives were crushed, lost, and mourned. This picture is one of the best pictures taken in North American history because of the rebound we had off of this attack. The amount of smoke released into the air is immense and throws of the color of the bright blue sky in the background. |
Day in the Life/Personal
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Travel
By: Martin Wheeler, 2021 This photo was taken along the coast of Puerto Rico. A place I long wish I could travel to. I chose this photo because of all of the vibrant colors. Most other photos you find from travel sites consist of tall peaking mountains or large bright cities. This photo is simple. Similar looking houses with all sorts of different arrays of colors. |
Wildlife
By: Vlad Silver, 2017 This photo of a majestic humpback whale was taken in Alaska. I've been to Alaska twice and there is nothing better than seeing a humpback whale breach the surface. Watching from the deck of a boat, with the huge ice filled front in the background is just mesmerizing. You just can't beat it. |