Sebastião Salgado: A community above Chimborazo, Ecuador. International Center of Photography. (2016, February 29). https://www.icp.org/browse/archive/objects/a-community-above-chimborazo-ecuador
Sebastião Salgado’s work often revolves around social and environmental themes. He is famous for capturing the lives of marginalized communities, displaced populations, and indigenous peoples. In the case of the image above, it’s likely that he captured the resilience and way of life of people living in high-altitude regions near the Chimborazo volcano. Salgado’s photographs serve as a medium to highlight the challenges faced by these communities and raise awareness about their unique cultures and struggles.
Robert Capa: Magnum Photos Photographer portfolio. (n.d.). https://pro.magnumphotos.com/CS.aspx?VP3=CMS3&VF=MAGO31_10_VForm&ERID=24KL535353&RW=1253&RH=784
This image represents Capa’s ability to capture the essence of an event or moment. While he is more commonly associated with war photography, this image may showcase his versatility as a photographer. Capa’s style often involved getting close to the action, creating dynamic compositions, and capturing the energy and emotion of the scene.