Visual Rhetoric Analysis

Aaron Nail English 1102-103 Professor Brown

Introduction

Power has many definitions, but power to me is the ability to move something. Whether that be with strength or mental or emotional. It can affect you in any way. While doing this project I did not have a set theme. After looking at my pictures and eliminating some of them and adding new ones I noticed there was. I saw that all of the images had to deal with problems or issues in the world. This project has taught me a lot about power and how you can define it. Power can be a great thing, but then again the worst thing. Power can corrupt the best, but also strengthen the weak. It all depends how you use your power and how you help others in your community.

Introduction

While looking through some a lot of these pictures and selecting the ones I thought were fit, I noticed a lot of powerful pictures, some more than others. These pictures that you will see had a powerful impact to me, and my opinion.

Usain Wins Gold

Image 1

Title: Usain Bolt sets new world record

Citation: Martinez, Ronald. Usain Bolt Sets New World Record. Digital image. Huffingtonpost.com. Getty Images, 2012. Web. 27 Feb. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/ 13/most-powerful-photos-of2012_n_2295716.html#slide=1849749>.
Topic: Sports Image Sub-Genre: Photograph Mode: Expressive Found where? Huffington Post Found How? Internet

Why did I select this image: I selected this image because I think it is a huge leap, as Usain is the greatest athlete of all time. He is celebrating a new record that he broke of fastest time, the previous record holder was himself What does this image state about power: Usain is the best athlete in the world and athletes have a lot of power in this world. Why do I state so: Athletes are treated like gods in today's culture

Paradigm 1

Piece- This is Usain Bolt beating his own record and winning gold for the Jamaica in the Olympics. It was originally published in ESPN and Sports Illustrated. It was taken during the 2012 Summer Olympics after he won. The main point is show that he is the greatest athlete of all time, he also beat his own world record. Agent- Ronald Martinez took the picture, he is a professional photographer. Receiver- The primary audience is anyone who was keeping up with the Olympics or any sport fans. I am a part of this audience, I am an avid sports viewer and kept up with all of the Olympics. Agenda- I do not believe that bias is presented in the piece

Demands- I do not think the piece urges anything either, I think it is just an expressive image that shows history being made. Inquiries- Some things I want to know beyond this piece is plans on competing in the next Olympics. I do not believe they are trying to sway me with anything. Gains-Some things I gained from this piece is that Usain runs 4 different events in track. They shared that Usain is not only the fastest person by defeating his old world record but he is the best athlete. Motivators- I think that having him be the fastest man in the world and just setting a new world record. I love sports and anything to do with them, that is why I picked this picture

Anti-Austerity Protests in Spain

Image 2

Title: Anti-Austerity Protests in Spain

Citation: Ungaro, Cosima. "40 Most Powerful Photos Of 2012." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/201 2/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of2012_n_2295716.html>.
Topic: Riot Sub-Genre: Photograph Mode: Expressive Found Where? Huffington Post Found How? Internet

Why select this image: Because a man was injured during a riot and the police officer was just standing there. State about Power: The police can fully stop a riot without the right means

Why do I state so: The image clearly shows that police man is standing behind the injured man not doing anything

Felix Baumgartner's record jump

Image 3

Title: Felix Baumgartner's record jump Citation: Ungaro, Cosima. Record Jump. Digital image. The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/201 2/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of2012_n_2295716.html>. Topic: Sports Sub-genre: Photo Mode: Expressive Found Where? Huffington Post Found How? Internet

Why select this image: It shows that anything is obtainable, what you want to do or desire Power: Man can overcome any obstacle that is put in front of him Why Do I state so: This is 5 mile jump from space, if anyone was to think they could do this 5 years ago were considered crazy

Paradigm 2

Piece- This picture is of Felix Bumgartner free falling from the Red Bull shuttle 5 miles in the air. It was originally published by Red Bull. It was published on October 14,2012. This is a new world record and I think that is the main point of it. Agent- Red Bull created this photo and he was jumping out of the shuttle. The agency can be contacted though various sporting events. Receiver- The primary audience is anyone interested in space, science, sports, or anything in involved with this stunt. I am a part of this audience as I enjoy space and sports, not too much science though. I perceive this image as a very powerful image as Felix is putting the human body to immeasurable tests and tasks.

Agenda- This image is not biased in any way. It is just an expressive image. Demands- This piece urges that anything is possible. This can show you that if you put your mind to it you can achieve anything. Inquiries- The only question I have is what made him think of pulling a stunt like this. I do not think Red Bull is attempting to sway me with this picture. Gains- Something I gained from this piece is that it is possible to free fall from 5 miles and for a human to break the sound barrier. It has motivated me to try things I do not think I can do.

Motivators- I am not really sure what motivated Felix to do this jump, but I found it through sports and that is my reason for picking it.

Blood Bath in South Africa

Image 4

Title: Blood Bath in South Africa

Citation: Ungaro, Cosima. Blood Bath in South Africa. Digital image. The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/201 2/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of2012_n_2295716.html>.
Topic: War Sub-genre: Photo Mode: Expressive Found Where? Huffington Post Found How? Internet

Why select this image: Very powerful image towards the civil war in Africa Power: The civil war going on in Africa is powerful thing, many of kids have been killed and many innocent people like the ones in the picture have died as well Why Do I state so: The pictures shows the police officers with the bodies of the dead.

Typhoon Bopha

Image 5

Title: Typhoon Bopha

Citation: Ungaro, Cosima. "Typhoon Bopha." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/201 2/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of2012_n_2295716.html>.
Topic: Weather Sub-genre: Photo Mode: Expressive Found Where? Huffington Post Found How? Internet

Why Select this Image: The Picture shows that mother nature can devastate a whole country Power: The weather can be the most powerful thing in this world Why do you state so? A typhoon hit the Philippines a wiped out a whole country

Thanksgiving in Kabul

Image 6

Title: Thanksgiving in Kabul

Citation: Ungaro, Cosima. Thanksgiving in Kabul. Digital image. The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/201 2/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of2012_n_2295716.html>.
Topic: Holidays Sub-genre: Photo Mode: Expressive Found Where? Huffington Post Found How? Internet

Why select this image? The soldiers are celebrating thanksgiving is Afghan during battle Power: Even though these men protect our country they still have many things to be thankful for State So? They are gathered around the table praying before they eat

Paradigm 3

Piece-This image is of American soldiers celebrating Thanksgiving in Afghanistan. It was originally published in "Musadeq Sadeq". This picture was taken on Thanksgiving Day. The main point is to show that our soldiers are still thankful for things, even though they are in a war and risk their lives for us. Agent- There was no author of this picture that I could find. Receiver- The primary audience are Americans. I am a part of this audience. I believe that our soldiers are extraordinary men and women who sacrifice their lives for us, and they are still very thankful for things. Agenda- I think there is no biased being presented in this picture.

Demands- This piece urges that we should more thankful and more appreciative of our soldiers risking their lives. The demands are met and I agree with them. Inquiries- I would like to know where there are at specifically, I think the source is a good one. I think it is tempting us to sway us saying that we need to be more thoughtful and appreciative of what we take for granted and what they are sacrificing for us. Gains- I gained a lot more respect for our nations soldiers, even though I knew they were obviously in battle during holidays but this picture puts in the perspective. It enhanced me by making me appreciate the little things in life, and to not take anything for granted. Motivators- I think the agent wanted to capture this moment as it was very powerful to him as it is to us.

Rio +20 Conference

Image 7

Title: Rio +20 Conference

Citation: Ungaro, Cosima. Rio +20 Conference. Digital image. The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/201 2/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of2012_n_2295716.html>.
Topic: Environment Sub-genre: Photo Mode: Informative Found Where? Huffington Post Found How? Internet

Why select this image: The image is very powerful because it is a picture of a fish made out of recyclables found in the ocean Power: We can use these recyclables to do many things and saves lives of animals

Why do I state so: The environment will always need to saved because we have destroyed it and this picture shows us something we can do to inform people what they are doing and killing

Communist Party Congress in China

Image 8

Title: Communist Party Congress in China Citation: Ungaro, Cosima. "Communist Party in China." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/1 3/most-powerful-photos-of2012_n_2295716.html>. Topic: Politics Sub-genre: Photo Mode: Expressive Found Where? Huffington Post Found How? Internet

Why did I select it: The communist in China is very severe to all other countries with trading and such things. Power: China has a lot of power in the world, and if that falls into the wrong hands then everyone could seriously be in trouble Why do I state so: China obviously have a lot of power because of the trading with the US and other countries so if they stopped trading with the US it would lose the US a lot of money

Mexico's Drug War

Image 9

Title: Mexico's Drug War

Citation: Ungaro, Cosima. Mexico Drug War. Digital image. The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/201 2/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of2012_n_2295716.html>.

Why did I select this image: The Mexico drug war has had a huge impact on the world with being no one can visit Mexico so they lose tourist attraction, multiple people have been kidnapped, also Americans have been accused of smuggling guns to help a certain side of the war.

Topic: War Sub-genre: Photo

Power: The Mexican drug cartel has been in a lot of power lately, controlling all of Mexico, including the government.
Why do I state so: The deaths of innocent people in the drug war.

Mode: Expressive Found Where? Huffington Post Found How? Internet

Historic Image of Mars

Image 10

Title: Historic Image of Mars

Citation:Ungaro, Cosima. "Historic Image of Mars." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/201 2/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of2012_n_2295716.html>.
Topic: New World Sub-genre: Photo Mode: Expressive Found Where? Huffington Post Found How? Internet

Select this Image: Mars has always been a question if there has ever been life or not and this is just a photo of the landscape Power: We have a picture of another planet, that we are exploring Why do you state so: Mars has always been questionable as a planet and

Bibliography
Martinez, Ronald. Usain Bolt Sets New World Record. Digital image. Huffingtonpost.com. Getty Images, 2012. Web. 27 Feb. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of-2012_n_2295716.html#slide=1849749>.

Ungaro, Cosima. "40 Most Powerful Photos Of 2012." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of-2012_n_2295716.html>. Ungaro, Cosima. Blood Bath in South Africa. Digital image. The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of-2012_n_2295716.html>. Ungaro, Cosima. Blood Bath in South Africa. Digital image. The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of-2012_n_2295716.html>. Ungaro, Cosima. "Communist Party in China." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of-2012_n_2295716.html>. Ungaro, Cosima. "Historic Image of Mars." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of-2012_n_2295716.html>. Ungaro, Cosima. Mexico Drug War. Digital image. The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of-2012_n_2295716.html>. Ungaro, Cosima. Rio +20 Conference. Digital image. The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of-2012_n_2295716.html>. Ungaro, Cosima. Thanksgiving in Kabul. Digital image. The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of-2012_n_2295716.html>. Ungaro, Cosima. "Typhoon Bopha." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Dec. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/13/most-powerful-photos-of-2012_n_2295716.html>.