Henri Cartier Bresson Candid Ideas

This picture captures the essence of comfort. The emotion is perfect in black and white. It shows a kind of sadness that only could be represented with this photo. The timing was perfect. The woman staring seems embarrassed because the girl is crying. The man comforting the girl has put down everything he was working on just to comfort this girl. The composition of this picture can have millions of messages. There is a lot going on but you can only see that if you examine the image more closely. The cracks in the marble could mean that we all fall apart and the reflections on the window could mean that it is important to not reflect on yourself all the time but to reflect on someone else.



It is raining in this photo. The rain and the black and white effect makes it look like the sidewalk is fading. I like how the timing aligns with him in the air. It makes the man seem happy like he is jumping in the puddles but the business suit has a different impact. It's as if his job is holding him back from his fun life. The fact that the man is alone could also symbolize the emotion of difference and loneliness. The person walking away adds to the concept of loneliness and the rain leaves a sad feeling. The legs are ironic because they leave the picture with a happy mood like he is reverting to his childish self. The black and white feel makes the picture look old but the buildings look newer. I like the effect on the sidewalk because it looks different with all the dots and it doesn't look the same as other places.