The first picture I chose was this wedding photo taken by a professional photographer at the Mitch Lenet Wedding Photography group. I like this picture for many reasons, but the first is the obvious way the photographer uses exposure of sunlight through the gaps of the wooden door to illuminate the couple. This frames the couple and really enforces the fact that they are the center of the photo. I like this picture because of the romantic and happy vibes it produces while simultaneously looking elegant and classy.
This picture struck me the first time I saw it because it truly captures the devastation that occurred on the terrorist attacks on September 11th 2001 in New York City. This picture even won the Pulitzer Prize in 2002 and was taken by Steve Ludlum. I think the impact of this photo is so great because of the framing and cropping of it, leaving just the scene of the Twin Towers in view to really emphasize the importance of this event.
My third, and final pick for a compelling picture is this photo taken in London. This is meaningful to me because I am from London and it gives me a sense of home and familiarity. The photographers decision to frame Big Ben to be the main focus of the picture is significant because of how famous Big Ben is and a lot of people associate London with this iconic setting.
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