The composition of this photo emphasizes the content because the main focal point of the photo is the two men carrying a casket. The emotions and mood this photo brings forward are upsetting because the Guatemalan civil war victims were not given proper burials, and after all this time they are finally able to rest peacefully. The composition emphasizes the content because the subject of the photo follows the rule of thirds, where the important elements in the photograph are placed along the lines and intersections to create balance and interest.
According to the website, this image depicts the process of properly burying the Guatemalan civil war victims.
Good discussion of content. How do the perspective lines of the buildings, the shadows, and the mountain lines add to the composition?
The lines of the buildings add to the composition because the roof and casket are parallel to each other. The contrast between the dark-colored roof and the light-colored casket puts an emphasis on the casket. The mountains also add to the composition because the fog creates a sad, eerie mood, which fits well with the meaning behind the photo.