This article was an overview of how to understand photographs by being able to obtain maximum pleasure and insight from viewing them. This work begins with stating that no picture can be properly analyzed in under 5 minutes. Most require a lot of time to analyze to grasp their whole meaning. When looking at photos, Brooke states that it is best to free the mind of any past prejudices about the work, and look at it as if you’ve never encountered such a thing before—and gain your own thoughts regarding the photograph by doing so. He also notes to not overlook the title, because that also fuels for the meaning of the picture. He goes on to talk about every little thing in the picture having a meaning, from textures, shape, lights, shadows, to time. To take all of these into account will help the viewer gain a better, more full, understanding of that the image is really saying.
This was a very in-depth writing explaining every single little detail that goes into the making of a photograph. Though I have only briefly touched on the many topics James T. Brooke discussed within his writing, I feel as if I have a better understanding of how to view photography, what to look for, and how to interpret it. This writing was worth reading that I can definitely use and apply to many things throughout my time in (and after) design school.
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