Motivation

12/14/2020

1. Click on the image above to be taken to the site where the images are housed.

2. Choose an image that intrigues you.

3. Explain what you think the photographer's motivation was for shooting that image, and for shooting the image in the way that it was taken. Also explain what it is about the image that makes it important enough to represent 2020.

Due Fri., December 18, 2020 11:59 p.m. ICT

223 Comments

Mint ( English Block H)

12/14/2020 02:40:12 pm

The picture that I choose was the picture with a women in green mask. I think that the photographer motivation for taking that picture’s the doctor and people working in the hospital. Who risk their life to save other. Just by looking at the picture I can feel a sense of worry and tiredness from it. I think that the photographer took the picture this way to represent and shows the doctor and nurses that we understand them and appreciate them. It’s very stressful especially during this time since doctor and nurses are the front line people who really help with the pandemic. This image is very important since we shouldn’t forget who sacrifice their time and well-being to safe other’s well being.

March(English 11 BlockB)

12/14/2020 10:09:34 pm

The woman does really show that she is tried from her work. Which could show that she is working in a hospital since that is where it is very exhausting plus the Covid 19 cases it could really make somebody tried.

Aurora (AP Research Block A)

12/18/2020 12:43:55 pm

I agree with you that individuals are feeling tired due to Covid 19. I would like to add on that the author is trying to emphasize to the communities that protections (such as wearing a mask) is really important to stop Covid 19. The picture of the nurses wearing mask allow readers to understand the importance of helping the community by following the guidance and rules. It can be shown that the author really wants to put an end to Covid 19

Ken(English 11 BlockB)

12/18/2020 10:10:33 pm

I really like that you talk about the relation of background that background in themagazine have a deeper meaning

Kris (English 12 Block H)

12/15/2020 10:18:35 am

The photographer does show the melancholy and tiredness of the nurse well. The reflection of the window gives off a sense of loneliness and isolation, showing how hard it is for medical workers. Additionally, the model also has a solemn look which further proves the photographer's point.

Tonhom (Eng11/B)

12/15/2020 06:49:15 pm

As we look at the image, we can feel that she is tired and worried from this pandemic. People of the front lines are sacrificing themselves to save other people, so we have to be thankful for them, appreciate them and help them by taking very good care of ourselves to lighten the load for the heroes of the front lines.

Felicia (English 11 Block B)

12/16/2020 09:48:49 am

From looking at the image, I can see the hardship medical workers go through during this pandemic. The medical workers have to work in the front lines and has to stay away from their loved ones for their safety. This shows why we should all be thankful to the medical workers.

Mim #3378 (Eng 11 Block H)

12/18/2020 10:22:25 pm

Being doctor or nurse is really stressful. Doctors and nurses are sacrificed their life for helping others. I also think that the photographer shoot the photo this way to not let us forget who is the real hero that helping us during this time. We should respect them.

Ping (English 12 BLK F)

12/14/2020 02:49:51 pm

I chose the picture with many janitors wearing masks. I think that the photographer chose to take the image this way to represent what we have been through in 2020. This year is a hard year for everyone from the fire in Australia to the pandemic forcing everyone into lockdown. There are many challenges and people have to adapt. Yet, even if the janitors were wearing the mask, we can still see the strong feelings that were behind the masks. The think the photographer chose to include masks in the picture because it has already became an integral part of out lives and it has become a symbol of 2020.

Kati English 12 Block F

12/14/2020 07:33:24 pm

I totally agree that year 2020 has been tough for everyone in all kinds of jobs, including business man, students, and even janitors. However, it is important that we must learn how to cope with it and still move on with our lives.

Arly (English 11 Block B)

12/15/2020 08:15:44 am

I also think that wearing masks are included in the daily routine of our lives in 2020. But many people could adapt to the challenges, which they are also encouraging and supporting other people as well.

Som (English Block E)

12/15/2020 08:32:25 am

The mask has become a part of people's daily life and when people talk about 2020, people would think about Covid-19 and people wearing mask. At first, people were not able to adapt, however slowly, people were able to adapt. Even though it may seem hard at first, but eventually people were able to get use to this kind of life.

Mint (English Block E)

12/15/2020 09:58:14 am

Along with the caption and the image, I can feel that the janitors are willing to sacrifice themselves for other people who really need help. Since they are wearing masks, we can tell that this image is taken in the year 2020 due to COVID-19. So the people in the image are willing to fight the virus and help other people to go through it together.

Kurt English 12 Block F

12/15/2020 06:15:37 pm

I totally agree that face mask has become a symbol of 2020. There were many terrible things happened in 2020 and the worst one is the COVID-19 which had taken away million of people's lives. The pandemic created difficulties for all of us. The only thing we can do to help contain COVID-19 is to wear mask.

Sinny AP Research Block A

12/17/2020 08:48:03 pm

I totally agreed that the strong feelings that were behind the masks are pretty obvious. However, I am more inclined to understand it as hope and determination that have never been extinguished in the face of the virus.

Ken(English 11 BlockB)

12/18/2020 10:12:28 pm

I really like your example I strongly agree that there is meaning behind the mask

Mint (English 12 Block E)

12/14/2020 05:32:16 pm

The picture that intrigues me the most is a picture of a man with a mask on, holding a camera. It seems like he’s a police who has to fight in the front lines. So he’s being exposed to the virus a lot, and it increases the possibility of him receiving the coronavirus. According to the quote, I think it is trying to convey the message that policemen’s biggest fear is that they’ll bring the coronavirus home with them and spread it to their family. The photographer’s motivation for shooting the image is to let readers feel sympathetic to these police officers. By looking at this image, we can say that it represents 2020, because the man is wearing a mask, and the COVID-19 is the biggest pandemic we’ve had in decades.

Arly (English 11 Block B)

12/15/2020 08:24:43 am

I think that many people are also afraid to spread the virus to their loved ones as well. But everyone including nurses, doctors, policemen, and other people are still fighting against this virus, because they don't want to be separated from people that they love.

Som (English Block E)

12/15/2020 08:36:58 am

Those people who are fighting against Covid-19 in the front line are risking their life for the greater good. Even though those people would miss and are scared of dying sometimes, but they chose to put that aside and fight. For my whole life, the Covid-19 is the deadliest virus that I have encounter.

Kris (English 12 Block E)

12/15/2020 10:23:31 am

After looking at the picture, I can sense that the photographer is trying to give their audience a sense of unease and urgency. This is through the use of the sharp contrast between the bright red and bright yellow.

Copter 12 Eng

12/15/2020 09:24:11 pm

I think many people that risk there life to save other life and fight again Covid-19. They did this for people that they love and for people that really need help. We should say thank you to all people that try to protect us.

Som (English Block E)

12/14/2020 05:54:23 pm

The picture that seems the most interesting is the one where several individuals are wearing mask and holding a trash bag. I believe the message that the picture is conveying is that those people are the representatives that work in hospitals to treat patients with Covid-19. They are like the front line of humanity against a virus that is rapidly spreading around the world. Since in 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic occured world wide, this picture is the perfect representation of how our world is going on today.

Kati English 12 Block F

12/14/2020 07:35:27 pm

I also feel thankful for having doctors and nurses who are helping us from Covid-19. They are the real heroes who try their best to protect us.

Aurora (AP Research Block A)

12/18/2020 02:09:06 pm

I agree with you that the nurses and doctors are "real heroes who try their best to protect us" since these people risk their lives to save patients. I also want to add on that the author is trying to emphasize the need of these people and why we should respect them. Additionally, these people are risking out their own lives not only for work, but to save other people.

Dada (AP Lang block D)

12/14/2020 09:17:41 pm

I agree with you that this picture can best represent what people feel in 2020. Since, there's no other topics that's as world wide as the covid-19 cases. Without the help from all these doctors, we would probably be in big problems too.

Ping (English 12 BLK F)

12/15/2020 08:36:51 am

I totally agree with you. Doctors and nurses are the front line in the fight with this pandemic. Without them, more of us would have died because of the virus. They have worked hard and even risked their lives for the greater good of others.

Yaya

12/15/2020 10:09:45 am

I agree that this picture is a very good representative for this year. I believe that it will be a very unforgettable pandemic. Where the whole people have to go through the same situation and all countries come along trying to fix it together.

Bell English 12

12/15/2020 11:30:27 am

It is heartwarming to see doctors and nurses helping the patieces. It is not easy for them to work on a situation like this, they could get the virus anytime.

Kurt English 12 Block F

12/15/2020 06:25:36 pm

I agree with you that this message is trying to get us to wear a mask but I think there's also more to it. Ever since wearing masks become an important for all of us, people start wearing it but they do not throw away the masks at the right location, which is the trash bin. I believe that the bags that people are holding in the picture are the stuffs with germs and it is to let us know that masks should be thrown at the right place, not just randomly throw it on the floor. Children who pick it up may even receive COVID-19 just through hand contact. I believe there's a reason the quote refers specifically to kids, which is because they have no idea that germs or COVID-19 can be contracted through contact.

Kati English 12 Block F

12/14/2020 07:31:52 pm

The picture that intrigues me the most is the picture of Joe Biden. I think the photographer's motivation for shooting that image is because people all over the world, especially Americans who have been waiting for this day. The whole world is talking about the election, and can't wait for the results to come out. The image was taken the way it is to show Joe Biden's determination in his eyes. The caption said the picture was taken when Joe Biden speaks to his supporters. Through the close up image of his face, we can see the happiness, confidence, and how grateful he is to earn the position of being a president. It is important enough to represent 2020 because Biden's election is representing America's new start. How Biden leads America from now on will be powerful enough to affect all countries around the world.

Dada (AP Lang block D)

12/14/2020 09:13:10 pm

I agree with you that this election was the whole world's central of attention and everyone from all around was waiting for the results to come out. To add on, I also agree that Biden's election is representing America's new start.

Ping (English 12 BLK F)

12/15/2020 09:26:13 am

I agree that I was also looking at the U.S. election when they were counting the votes. The U.S. election is not only important to US people, but also to the people around the world because the US is a very powerful country. Its leader can influence almost the whole world.

Leah (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 09:23:29 pm

I'm reminded of how big of an event Biden's election was. In fact, the news was not only significant throughout the USA, but also in other parts of the world. This shows how much a new beginnings matter towards people who have gone through 2020.

Ryo (English 12 Block E)

12/17/2020 09:42:43 pm

The presidential election was a massive event in 2020 and definitely one that could turn the tables. A race and a competition to see which person would lead the world's most powerful nation forward (or backwards) for the next four years. Due to America's long lasting influence over the rest of the world, the person leading the United States happens to be one of the most powerful people in the world, whether they use that power for good or bad is another story all together.

Jiggs (English 11 Block H)

12/19/2020 03:26:11 pm

I strongly support the fact that Joe Biden is portrayed as having full determination. It is clear that the image is important enough to represent 2020 because the election of Biden can have a dramatic effect on the whole world. This is because we all know that America can influence other countries in many ways.

Dada (AP Lang block D)

12/14/2020 09:08:01 pm

I chose the 6th picture with janitors wearing masks. In my opinion, the photographer's motivation for shooting that image was to show how crucial this year have been with the whole covid-19 situation. This picture can represent 2020 because we can see that everyone in the picture is wearing a mask and in 2020 masks are also a part of our daily lives.

March(English 11 BlockB)

12/14/2020 10:10:40 pm

I think it could also mean people coming together and helping each others during the pandemic.

Praew (AP Lang)

12/16/2020 02:46:42 pm

I agree with you that the pictures of the masks represents the Covid-19 situation. It is a very iconic thing and most famous about the year 2020.

Sinny AP Research Block A

12/17/2020 08:52:32 pm

This is absolutely obvious that the mask has been an iconic symbol of 2020, and it has already become part of our daily lives. It's undoubtedly a hard time for all of the people in the world.

Faith (AP Language Block D)

12/17/2020 10:41:10 pm

Masks are definitely of a high importance in our daily lives. It is now an extension of ourselves. However, I think this photo is to show the hard work and sacrifice of service workers during these dire times.

Mint (AP Lang D)

12/18/2020 10:12:24 pm

In this year, 2020, mask is one of the most important and is also one have the must have items before leaving home. It shows that it is important in this pandemic.

March(English 11 BlockB)

12/14/2020 10:06:45 pm

The Image that intrigues me the most is the middle picture in the second row. I chose this because I think that one big thing in 2020 is the Hongkong protest. The motivation that I got from the photo is that these people who try to fight for freedom who we don't know their faces but their voices are impactful enough catch attention all over the world. The mono tone color can show the dark grey world we are living in. The woman is representing the people who are standing up against the government.

Yaya

12/15/2020 10:18:16 am

I agree that the color of the picture shows us lot of informations. I respect those who have confidence and stand up for themselves. Which in this case HongKong citizens are fighting for their own rights.

Belle 3079 (AP Research A) link

12/15/2020 09:18:43 pm

I like how you interpreted the tone of the picture. I was not able to think of it that way before seeing your comment. However, I do not feel that it was intentional but it is still an extraordinary analysis of such picture.

Jimmy (English 11 Block H)

12/16/2020 10:26:28 am

I liked how you said we don't know the faces of the protesters, since all that matters is their voice, especially when they all come together as one voice, no one individual is taking credit, they are all one body and striving for change.

Joseph English 11B

12/16/2020 10:15:39 pm

The protest in HongKong is a big incident that happened in 2020. People fought for the freedom. We respected them. Even though the process is difficult, they still fought for their freedom, their own democracy.

Kim-Hun (AP Research Block A)

12/17/2020 10:22:42 pm

The protest in Hong Kong that happened in 2020 is a representation of one of many protests that have happened in the year. It illustrates people's drive for freedom. This picture represented it quite well, like you said. Standing up and representing for the minority will always be a respectable action.

Jiggs (English 11 Block H)

12/19/2020 03:34:14 pm

The tone of the image can definitely convey the negative and dull atmosphere of the protest. However, I feel that the dull color used is expressing the protest in a sad way. It may be possible that the photographer thinks that the protest may not be successful.

Arly (English 11 Block B)

12/14/2020 11:02:55 pm

I chose the picture that has 6 women wearing masks and holding bags that has food inside. I think that the photographer's motivation for shooting that image is because he/she wants to show the world that there are some people who cared about other people who don't have food to eat, so they want to motivate people to don't give up on their lives and to fight this pandemic together. The photographer took the picture this way because they may want us to know that during this pandemic, those people are also working hard as well to help other people in need. So other people must not give up, because everyone is helping each other. I think that this image is important enough to represent 2020 because food and water are essential to our lives, which because of covid, people lost their jobs, and they don't have enough money to go buy food. It shows how stressful the situation is, but people would still have a motivation to still fight together if they feel that they are not alone and that there are still some people that supports them.

Mint (English 12 Block E)

12/15/2020 09:54:50 am

I also feel that the photographer wants everyone to see that there are people who actually care about other people, who they don’t even know. These women want people to not give up on their lives and help each other as much as possible during this pandemic.

Eve (English 11 B)

12/15/2020 11:47:36 am

Covid-19 creates a large impact on the world. It also changes the way the world used to be. Many people lose their jobs and suffer from this situation so I also think that the photographer probably wants everyone to not give up and fight through this situation together.

Mulan 3415 Eng11 BlockH

12/15/2020 11:00:39 pm

Now many people have a problem about food. Food is a basic need to our life. Covid 19 made many of the company fall in bankrupt. People donot have money to fed themself. So this 6 women wanted to help them.

Ryo (English 12 Block E)

12/17/2020 09:45:09 pm

Ever since the coronavirus became a worldwide problem, everyone has had to learn to work together more effectively and efficiently in order to combat the disease as best as we can. It is not only the highly infectious nature of the disease and the high risk of death that it carries but also the economical social impact that the virus onto people. With this imminent pressure and stress, people have begun to value others more, supporting them through these tough times.

Kris (English 12 Blk E)

12/15/2020 09:58:02 am

When I saw this collage of pictures, my eye was immediately drawn to the center photo: the masked woman. The photographer clearly expresses his desire to give attention to the protestors of Hong Kong, a sentiment which is shown by the caption of the picture. The photographer helps their audience further empathize with the woman by showing us how to feel. For example, the monochromatic and dark color palette of the picture obscures the woman's face and any other identifying details. This not only symbolizes how the Hong Kong protestors have been silenced and repressed by due to Covid-19, but it also serves to give the audience the same oppressive feeling that the protestors are experiencing currently.

Birdy

12/15/2020 11:33:17 am

I agree with you this picture best represent the uncertainty of the world and HongKong never ending protest. The women greatly shows the harms and consequences protestors might get during the protest. Another thing you mention which was the background color which I think makes everything clear at the moment things might get out of hands and become cruel and dark.

Baibua

12/16/2020 05:34:33 pm

I can clearly understand how you feel with the picture and totally agree with you. The picture isn't just about protesting during COVID-19 but it makes audience feel how the protesters feel.

Myra (English 12 Block E)

12/16/2020 10:07:52 pm

I really like that you talked about the color scheme as well since this picture was a picture that caught my eye initially as well, but mostly due to its color scheme. How you connected the use of color with the feelings conveyed is also something that I really liked.

Yaya

12/15/2020 10:01:06 am

I chose the picture with a woman wearing mask to reflect on the situation the whole world is going through right now. There are hundreds and thousands of people who are sacrificing their life to help us all get through this pandemic. Everybody is effected businesses are shut down, people lost jobs and some even go bankrupt. I think that the photographer want us to be thankful and aware of the covid-19. Be thankful and grateful for the medical staff we have.

Pam (English 12 Block E)

12/15/2020 06:06:23 pm

I totally agree with how you chose this picture. Covid-19 is one of the most important topic this year and we all should be thankful for the staffs and those who help take care of us during the pandemic.

Belle 3079 (AP Research A) link

12/15/2020 09:21:57 pm

I agree but I feel that the intention of the photographer was to simply spread awareness about medical staffs dying on the line. Covid-19 is indeed affecting our lives negatively. This image, however, reminds us that there are many others that have it way worse than we do.

pro English 11 H

12/16/2020 01:19:42 pm

I think you are talking about the image of Cheryl Chutter and her son. I agree with you since this is one of the most nonchalant and relatable photo. I also think that it is sad that in some countries, you can't even interact with your family and has to wear masks even in your own home.

Chanel

12/16/2020 10:39:31 pm

I agree with you, however, I feel like the main motive for this image is to show that there are people dying on the front line trying to fight the virus.

Birdy

12/19/2020 12:01:42 am

I definitely agree with you especially the economy and business part, as it’s one of the most essential factor for people these days. For instance a mother of two looses her job, and does not have the money to pay her rent. This is a great conversation to debate about, as we are all well informed of the pandemic

Bell (English 12) Block F

12/15/2020 11:25:52 am

The picture that intrigues me the most is a picture of a man holding a camera. In my opinion, the photographer was trying to communicate with the viewvers that he's afraid of spreading the virus to his beloved one. The colors that the photographer used are blue and red which creates the feeling of stressed and depressed. It really shows how stressful he is, so it is well represents the Covid-19 situation.

Eve (English 11 B)

12/15/2020 11:42:15 am

The colors in the image can express many emotions which in this case is probably the stresses of the Covid-19 situation. I think that he might be someone who fights with the Virus and afraid that he would spread it to his family.

Pam (English 12 Block E)

12/15/2020 06:08:18 pm

After reading your comment, I went back to look at the picture and realize that the colours the photographer used (red and blue) really helps to create the feeling of depressed and sadness. It shows how people are aware of the Covid pandemic situation currently.

Eve (English 11 B)

12/15/2020 11:26:06 am

I chose the black and white image in the middle that says “faces of protest”. The photographer’s motivation probably wanted everyone, especially the ignorant, to pay attention to what happened in the protest. The color of the image is black and white which expresses the seriousness, exhaustion, and intensity of the protesters that fight for many people. The mask that covers the woman’s face probably symbolizes how the protesters speak out but were forced to remain silent by those powerful people. Throughout 2020, there are many protests happening around the world. But in this image, it seemed to be the Hong Kong protest that the protesters fought for their democracy.

Tonhom (Eng11/B)

12/15/2020 05:33:38 pm

Protest is one of the important topics in the society. There are many protests happening in 2020 and people who are ignored about this should pay more attention toward this topic because it is what happened in our world and we should understand what is happening in order to know the movement of the society where we live. Plus, I like the way you analyzed the image that the mask covering the woman’s face shows how protestors are forced to remain silent by powerful people.

Jai-Jai, Block A link

12/15/2020 07:13:52 pm

I think one of the reasons that the image caught your attention is because unlike other pictures the whole face is covered. I also agree with your symbolization of the cloth covering her face.

First 3182 Eng11 BlockH

12/15/2020 07:57:39 pm

I like the way you analyse the picture especially on photographer's motivation that you're saying "the photographer wanted the ignorant to pay attention to what happened in the protest." The colors of the image also match what you described that black and white represent the seriousness, exhaustion, and intensity of the protesters that fight for many people.

Birdy

12/15/2020 11:28:32 am

While I was scrolling through the collection of pictures, the centerpiece right in the middle had drawn my attention. Despite the fact that the world has been in a chaos lately, not just the pandemic itself but protests, the photographer illustrates the fact that protestors in HongKong are suffering from asking for their right in the society. By bringing the women and covering her with a cloth greatly symbolizes the tendency that things could get worse. The dark chromatic color and melancholy theme hidden gives off a the obstacle that the protestors are currently facing. Albeit, the pandemic expanding its course protestors are still struggling.

Jai-Jai, Block A link

12/15/2020 07:42:05 pm

I agree that in a protest things can go south but I wouldn't interpret the cloth covering her face to meant that.

Jimmy (English 11 Block H)

12/16/2020 10:14:53 am

I really like how the photographer used the dark chromatic color to set the mood, indicating 2020 as a grim and dark year. Furthermore, the facemask could relate to the current pandemic we are currently experiencing.

Praew (AP Lang)

12/16/2020 02:49:23 pm

I agree with you that there are many protests in the year 2020. Not only is there protests in America and HongKong, there are also many protests in Bangkok, Thailand.

Baibua

12/16/2020 05:30:32 pm

That picture surely is impactful enough to be representing 2020. The photographer also did a great job in showing how stressful it is by making the photo black.

Jai-Jai, Block A link

12/15/2020 03:23:29 pm

I chose the picture with 6 women wearing masks. I think that the motivation for the photographer to shoot the picture that way is to show that we are all in this together. There is hope and help is on the way. The reason that it makes a good representation for 2020 is obviously are the masks. There was also a time where food was scarce and the story behind the picture is about an organization that distribute food to people who needed it.

T (AP Lang, Block D)

12/17/2020 09:15:24 pm

I agree with you how the poster displays the situation where this year has brought us to. Other than the pandemic, we should not forget the scarce of food that certain children are still in need, and that the occurrence of a new problem does not mean a solution to problems in the past.

Tonhom (Eng11/B)

12/15/2020 05:15:36 pm

I chose the image of the woman wearing the green mask. The photographer’s motivation was about the pandemic where the photographer wants to show the heroes of the front lines that they’re trying to help other people. This image is taken in a way to show that people on the front lines sacrifice themselves to help other people and patients. They are tired and stressed due to this circumstance, however, they are willing to help other people even though they know that they put the risk of getting the virus to themselves. This image makes it important to represent 2020 because this whole year, people got impacted by Covid-19. It shows how hard people have to deal with Covid-19, especially doctors and nurses. With that said everyone needs to have responsibility and take care of yourself.

First 3182 Eng11 BlockH

12/15/2020 07:36:42 pm

It was a tough year for everybody, as you said, especially for the doctors and nurses. They are the front lines sacrificer helping patients and other people. They are tired and stressed, moreover, they are risking themselves getting the virus in order to help others.

Pam (English 12 Block E)

12/15/2020 06:04:45 pm

I chose third picture where there is a woman inside a room sitting on a patient bed and another woman sitting outside. I think that the photographer's motivation for shooting this image is because he or she wants to express the sadness in both women's face. This picture is important enough to represent 2020 because it is a very impactful situation right now. Covid-19 pandemic has struck our world causing lots of death and people are starting to realize the importance of taking good care of their health.

Kurt English 12 Block F

12/15/2020 06:07:39 pm

The picture that I find interesting is the picture of a person wearing a green mask. The quote says that they're risking their lives on the frontline fighting something. This makes me think that the quote may be a reference to the COVID-19 and how doctors are putting themselves in danger by working in a hospital full of COVID-19 patients. I think the motivation behind this image is to let the readers know how hard doctors and nurses are working in the hospital and how stressful they are. The message is for the readers to do their part of wearing the masks and not going outdoor unless there's a reason so that COVID-19 can be contained.

Copter 12Eng

12/15/2020 08:42:22 pm

I think the same with you, that we should be thankful to all doctor that risk there own life to save people. Right now Covid-19 is the biggest issue for today. Also the reader should wearing the mask at all time, because now the virus and the air quality is very bad.

Cho-Ching (English Block E)

12/18/2020 07:39:13 pm

I agree with you. Without these doctor, I don't know how many more cases of COVID-19 would be on the news. We have to working together in the pandemic situation, to stop it from spreading any further.

Copter 12Eng

12/15/2020 08:37:37 pm

The picture that very interesting me is the person wearing green mask. Right now Covid-19 is spread out every where. She look down and show the tiredness of her life that she been through. That make the tone of the picture feel like hopeless, like try to figure the way to fix the problem but nothing have been change. I think that the photographer want us to be thankful to the doctor and nurse that protect us even though they need to risk there life to save many of people. Also beware of Covid-19.

Q (English Block E)

12/18/2020 10:56:46 pm

After I look over the picture again, I could see how the doctor are feeling hopeless and tired. The doctor is looking at the floor, signifying the loss in hope and exhaustion.

First 3182 Eng11 BlockH

12/15/2020 08:54:53 pm

The photographer's motivation for the first image might be representing the people that have to go to work every day during this time, the pandemic. Because a man is in the car and the quote written on it said "my biggest fear is bringing it home to my wife." I think this quote is trying to say that he has to go out every day and he afraid that he might get the virus and infected the one who he loves like his wife. The color of the image is red which I think symbolizes stressfulness, nervousness, and fearness.

Mulan 3415 Eng11 BlockH

12/15/2020 10:47:30 pm

I think that in time all of the people think the same as this men. Everyone don't want to bring covid 19 to our love one. We all care about our family and our love one.

Nina

12/16/2020 08:09:17 am

The thought of bringing the virus home to your love ones is definitely one of the biggest fear this year. Honestly there's nothing most people can do because if they only stayed home and don't go out to work they won't receive their paycheck, so they have to risk their lives everyday to go out and work while putting their life on the line.

Kevin 2601 (AP Research Block A)

12/16/2020 01:44:04 pm

I find your interpretation of the color red really interesting. Using your idea, I find that the red shade over the image also symbolizes danger and disease as red is often the color for viruses in movies and what not.

Mint (Block H)

12/23/2020 04:40:25 pm

I really like how you make connections between the quote and the picture. Nowadays we need to be very careful every time we go out since we don’t know when we will jackpot and get the virus.

Belle 3079 (AP Research A) link

12/15/2020 09:14:52 pm

The image that intrigued me most was the picture of ladies holding bags of food. During a pandemic, it is hard enough to take care of yourself and hold on to jobs. However, these ladies are still willing to provide food for starving kids. We are all in this together. It is extremely important that we learn from them.

Kevin

12/16/2020 01:55:09 pm

Most definitely, I took a moment to think of all those that are actively combating the virus and the damage it caused. Most of them are health care professionals, but some of them are just civilians trying to lend a helping hand. In a time where we need each other most, it's nice to see kind souls still willing to help at the risk of their own safety. In a world where we only see negativity on the news, it's nice to see this image and this idea that the photographer captured.

Mint (Block H)

12/23/2020 04:38:47 pm

I really like how you said that these people are willing to risk their life to help others. I think that it’s true. We don’t often see this through the tv but its there.

Mulan 3415 Eng11 BlockH

12/15/2020 10:44:46 pm

The picture I choose is the picture that have 6 women standing wearing a mask carrying a bag. The photographer's motivation is that this year there is a lot of problem and people are having no food to eat. The quote that is written is " I'm a server for life. It's an honor to serve those kids who really need it'. This quote tell us that the 6 women wanted to help the children who is in need.

Nina

12/16/2020 08:05:02 am

I agree with your opinion. Personally I feel that the photographer captures the problem really well. I think that it's great that he's showing others that there are a lot of people struggling with the dire situations in 2020.

Dora (English 11 B)

12/16/2020 11:24:00 am

I think at this critical time it's important for us to show empathy within each other. Those women in the picture are really heart warming and brave to walk up and help the kids that had really insufficient resources.

Christine (English 11, Block B)

12/16/2020 02:11:44 pm

This picture really speaks out for the caretakers out there, it helps us understand how we should thank all of the people who are out there risking their health in a pandemic for us.

Pumpkin (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 04:28:59 pm

I think the picture and the quote combined makes it really touching. The picture shows that no matter how risky it is, but the women shows how passionate the six women are to work for the children who are in need for help.

Nina

12/16/2020 07:56:40 am

The picture that intrigue me the most was the picture in the middle where a lady's face is covered or wrapped in a piece of cloth. The title for that picture was "Faces of Protests". Personally the picture represent 2020 really well because many countries,race and beliefs are protesting for their freedom. In my opinion the cloth that was covering the lady's face represent oppression and how the people had been silenced for too long. There had been many protest in 2020 such as the BLM movement and Thailand's protest

Felicia (English 11 Block B)

12/16/2020 09:53:06 am

I agree that the cloth covering the lady's face represents oppression and how the people have been silenced. There's so many protest in 2020 all over the world. I think that this picture can also represent the protesters and how they have to hide their identities because of the harsh punishments they can face if they get caught.

Felicia (English 11 Block B)

12/16/2020 07:58:43 am

The picture that intrigues me the most is the one in the middle with the woman with her face covered. I feel like 2020 has been the year of protests especially with the Hong Kong protest, the BLM movement, and more. I think that the photographer's motivation of shooting this picture is to show the people's emotion in the protest. This picture represents 2020 because the sadness in the picture can represent the damage COVID has done to the people and the trust the people had lost with their government.

Dora (English 11 B)

12/16/2020 11:20:40 am

I think 2020 has been a really significant year in which COVID suppressed our daily routines. With this we can see how different countries reacts to the regulations towards the pandemic, some did well others didn't. It really brought up a lot of problems so 2020 was really a challenge for all of the people around the world.

Jimmy (English 11 Block H)

12/16/2020 10:11:04 am

The picture I find most touching is the picture of Sarah Rugendyke. Even though this year's focus was on COVID-19, there is still an event that is environmentally devastating, the Australian wildfires. The photographer's motivation to take this photo is to show even though the wildfire isn't as well known as COVID it's still a serious problem. It also establishes the destruction the wildfire brought, destroying a child's home and leaving her alone.

Pro

12/16/2020 01:16:44 pm

I agree that fires in Australia are important. However, I feel that it is not nearly as impactful as the other images about the virus since it only affects a small portion of people. Something like wildfires would almost never affect Thailand because of how humid it is.

Sean (English B)

12/16/2020 06:33:36 pm

Yes, I also think that wildfire is something that shouldn't be kept in the back. Because wildfire are sometime caused by human and it can destroy the ecosystem around it.

Joseph English 11B

12/16/2020 10:08:30 pm

2020 is a signal and awful year. Jimmy's not only focusing on the pictures that represented COVID-19 but Sarah Rugendyke, Australian wildfires. Even though COVID-19 damaged human society really badly, the wildfires should not be neglected.

Dora (English 11 B)

12/16/2020 11:14:31 am

The picture that quickly took my eyes was the magazine cover right in the middle. 2020 has really been a disastrous year. We have a pandemic going on and political movements around the world. Protest has been around different countries to let the citizens show their dissatisfaction in different life factors. I think the photographer chose to cover the face of the protesters because they should try to protect their identity. The cover may also be indicate on how the government officials tried to cover the society's eyes. In either way, it represents the big political movements that happened in 2020.

Christine (English 11 Block B)

12/16/2020 01:33:28 pm

Yes, there has been so much going on in 2020 and I believe the photographer did a really good job indicating the protest and what would happen after.

Krystal Lin (English 11 Block B)

12/17/2020 08:47:44 pm

I particularly agree with the saying that there are political campaigns all over the world. Many people have begun to vent their dissatisfaction because of covid-19, but pay attention to protecting their own safety while conducting political campaigns.

Pro (English 11 H)

12/16/2020 01:15:14 pm

I choose the picture "Unlucky Graduates" as my favorite. The picture shows Elissa DeFranceschi and her boyfriend chilling in their room. I can relate to this photo because of how it could happen to me in the future too; I might not get to have a graduation ceremony if the pandemic rages on.

Christine (English 11, Block B)

12/16/2020 01:26:46 pm

The cover that caught my attention was the one in the middle, where the person's face was completely covered. The words next to it was Faces of the Protest, to me I believe that this meant they don't really get recognized by the government even if they spoke up. In another way it could also be how the people need to hide themselves while protesting or else they would be caught.

Cindy ( AP Research Block A)

12/16/2020 10:26:22 pm

I totally agree with what you said about how people are hiding themselves while protesting. I saw that the cover mentioned the Hong Kong protest, so I suppose that it has something to do with it. Maybe the protesters in Hong Kong are covering themselves up, so security cameras will not catch their faces. Maybe they do this to speak up but also protect their own identities at the same time.

Krystal Lin (English 11 Block B)

12/17/2020 08:45:45 pm

This reminds me of the recent protests in Hong Kong. Just like this picture, the protests are not only enthusiastic but also dangerous. We need to protect ourselves and our privacy.

Kevin 2601 (AP Research)

12/16/2020 01:35:55 pm

The picture that intrigues me the most is the one on the bottom left corner with the women in the green mask. I'm especially interested in the quote that went along with it. The photographer shot the photo in a way that captured a depressed or dead look in the woman's eye, a look of someone who has been way overworked on the battlefield. This captures how challenging and exhausting 2020 has been for everyone, but front line warriors especially. Many doctors and nurses have given their lives, overworked, and underslept in order to fight this virus. They were indeed "drafted" to serve their countries, with no better comparison than being drafted into the military and put into the field of fire.

Tham AP research

12/16/2020 05:31:10 pm

I like your way of thinking and appreciate the fact that you are focusing this on the doctors and nurses. Indeed, they have been working extra hard to keep this pandemic as less-spread as possible.

Myra (English 12 Block E)

12/16/2020 09:46:36 pm

I really loved how you focused on the quote as it is a small detail in a poster as large as this one. Most people tend to focus on the imagery and I think how you perceived this piece was especially interesting, considering you took into consideration the front line workers who were "drafted", as you said, in a sense.

Cindy ( AP Research Block A)

12/16/2020 10:24:46 pm

Your way of describing the doctors sent to front line to fight the coronavirus is really interesting, but I have to say, it's really fitting to the situation. The soldiers are drafted to fight in wars against deadly weapons, but doctors are currently drafted to fight against microscopic virus. You saw exhaustion from their eyes, but I also saw pain in their eyes. They might be sad that they lost a patient to the virus, or they could have lost a fellow doctor while trying to save the patients.

Chanel (English 12 Block E)

12/16/2020 10:37:47 pm

I do agree with you. The pandemic has been around for almost a year up to this point, and the doctors and nurses are working endlessly every day to try to stop it from spreading.

Praew (AP Lang)

12/16/2020 02:52:55 pm

The picture that intrigues me the most is the one with the mask. The year 2020 is not like other years because of Covid-19 because everyone on Earth has to spend months in lockdown and online school. The person taking this photo has a motivation to show the suffering everyone has to go through this year.

Tham Ap research

12/16/2020 05:29:49 pm

I don't agree with you on this one because the image had a quote written on it along with the picture. Your comment explained the picture but did not relate to the quote whatsoever.

Faith (AP Language Block D)

12/17/2020 10:45:21 pm

Spending time in quarantine sure was a tough period. However, with context from the quote, I think this picture is trying to show the fear people have of spreading corona to their loved ones. For instance, the photo is red, and the color red is usually tied with love.

Mint (AP Lang D )

12/18/2020 10:09:42 pm

The quote tries to show that the doctors find the best solutions for everyone, to not spread Covid-19 to their family or to their loved ones. 2020 is not an easy year and it shows that everyone tries their best to keep themselves safe.

Baibua (English 11 Block B)

12/16/2020 04:53:46 pm

I chose the image of Nellie Yellowhorse, a 90 years-old woman. I think the photographer might have thought about her story and wanted to share that to the people by taking photos. For me, this is a sad thing to know what others life are like when I'm living a good life. I think this is the reason why it is so important to be represent 2020.

Tham AP Research

12/16/2020 05:28:27 pm

I chose the image that had Megan Thee Stallion as the front cover of the magazine. The photographer probably was very proud of Megan Thee Stallion despite being black and a woman( black lives matter movement), can still be one of the most influential persons of all time. Megan is wearing a yellow dress to show that she is a goddess and has class( not being racist but people tend to think black people don't have class).

Earth Block F

12/17/2020 09:40:53 pm

I can see that the photographer wanted to send a message regarding the black lives matter movement through a successful black woman like Megan Thee Stallion.

Leah (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 09:44:34 pm

During English class the other day, we were asked if we know Megan Thee Stallion by ms d. The first thought that came to my mind was WAP, a collaboration of hers that I think also speaks for itself and Megan's portrait, which both displays a significant level of confidence.

Gun

12/18/2020 10:42:00 pm

Hey Leah, I really like the way that you demonstrate about Megan Thee speaking for herself, displaying a significant level of confidence.

Sean (English B)

12/16/2020 06:28:06 pm

The picture in the middle looks as if the person doesn't want his/her face to be seen in the photo. And that makes me recall the Hong Kong protest, because in that protest, all protester wear mask or something so that the surveillance camera won't pick up their face.

Wisely

12/17/2020 01:31:52 pm

to add to that, it's also like some of the paid protesters that only protest because they want money, not because of something they believe in

Myra (English 12 Block E)

12/16/2020 09:43:41 pm

The image I chose is the one with the lady in the green mask. I think mainly, the photographer's motivation for shooting that image must be the hardships everyone has had to face due to the pandemic. The way the image was shot perfectly showed the despair in the woman's eyes, a clear image to what the new normal looks like, one where people communicate with most often, their upper half of the face. This image can represent 2020 well because masks played a huge part in this year and also represents all the pandemic has brought onto us.

Emmy (AP Research + Lang)

12/17/2020 07:31:18 am

I've seen a lot portraits of medical professionals after their shift in the midst of COVID-19 characterized by dark undereyes, depressions of face masks digging into the skin, and messy hair. It's very sad to see medical professionals in a state like this. They work their butts off constantly. But adding in that they have to be aware of the pandemic adds more weight onto their shoulders.

Sao-Long (Block E)

12/17/2020 06:40:15 pm

Yeah, Sherlock Holmes, I think you right on this one.

Joseph English 11B

12/16/2020 10:01:37 pm

A woman whose face is completely covered by a mask intrigues me the most. In 2020, masks could be the most fashion trends of the year. Everyone is wearing masks anywhere and anytime. 2020 is ruined by COVID-19. The author used a face mask to cover the model's face which represented the situation of this year.

wisely

12/17/2020 01:30:38 pm

i like your way of thinking. How masks are like the fashion trends of this year, because everyone is wearing it, because it's ironic in a way

Allie (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 06:38:40 pm

Wearing mask is the new normal, and it is the only thing that would keep us safe. Even though 2020 is ruined by covid-19 we must not lose hope. The vaccine would come out, however for now the best we can do is wear masks, wash our hands, and remain social distancing!

Brendon (AP research Block A)

12/17/2020 06:53:51 pm

That's a very interesting interpretation of the portrait! While I thought this portrait was talking about the Hong Kong protest, I never thought one could look at this picture and think, "Wow, masks are so trendy this year." This gave me a good chuckle, thank you.

T (AP Lang, Block D)

12/17/2020 09:10:57 pm

I agree with you and sadly, masks are becoming a new fashion trend due to COVID-19. I like how you compared the covering of the mask to the situation of this year, at that this year has been a turn down for millions of people due to the breakout.

Cindy ( AP Research Block A)

12/16/2020 10:21:15 pm

The image that captures my attention the most is the one of Justin Tsui. The caption of the polaroid says 1st generation Chinese-American and the photo itself was released in the issue for Facing Racism. Judging by the photo itself, I can tell that the photographer wanted to show the diversity of ethnicity, and that the photo is supposed to serve as a reminder that we should accept everyone. No one should be discriminated against or looked down upon just because they are "different" from others. Although our thoughts has matured, discrimination is still prevalent in our society today. Even in the year 2020, people are discriminated against due to their skin color or their looks.

Emmy (AP Research + Lang)

12/17/2020 07:39:03 am

Considering the things that all immigrant parents and children have to go through and being welcomed into the country filled with racism in the 21st century is just...depressing to me. Right now, it seems like Asian Americans are getting more and more insults thrown at them because of the roots of COVID-19: it started in China. I don't know how it's going to affect the Asian American community in other countries, especially the US, going forward.

Chanel (English 12 Block E)

12/16/2020 10:35:13 pm

The image that caught my attention the most was the picture where a lady wore a green mask. The goal of this picture is to show that the doctors and nurses are working to fight the pandemic. This can also be seen as a motivation for people to start wearing masks and maintain social distances.

Allie (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 06:36:49 pm

It is important that we follow what the doctors and nurses says because they are the only soldiers that are going to help us win this war. We have to remain strong and safe. We have to protect ourselves from the virus. Last, we have to appreciate and be thankful that there are doctors and nurses out there helping us to get through this pandemic.

Earth Block F

12/17/2020 09:37:58 pm

Green masks definitely symbolizes the pandemic right now. The doctors must want to convey a message to warn people to always be careful.

Henry English 12 Blk E

12/18/2020 01:14:49 am

The doctors and the nurses really are the true heroes to the people and to the world. I also see how this photo acts as a motivation for people to wear masks and maintain social distances. The glass in the photo could represent how we should maintain social distances. Therefore, not only the doctors and nurses could be the hero, we all could, just by doing these few simple things. .

Cho-Ching (English Block E)

12/18/2020 07:36:12 pm

We have to give props to all the doctors that are working hard in the front line. I could also see how this TIME article could motivate people to wear masks.

Chon Lin #3298

12/18/2020 10:47:54 pm

That is very true. Doctors are working very hard to fight off the pandemic. The picture kind of show an intense feeling, and environment.

Michelle (AP Research Block A)

12/18/2020 11:21:51 pm

I agree with your idea. It is extremely important that we wear our masks now. The hardest thing that everyone is facing in 2020 is definitely the coronavirus pandemic, and what the picture illustrates is the spirit and energy by which doctors and nurses cope with to allow them to continue working to fight the pandemic and help patients.

Emmy (AP Research + Lang)

12/17/2020 07:27:24 am

The image that captured my attention the most was the image of "Unlucky Graduates". Elissa DeFranceschi, one of the unlucky graduates of Drexel University Class of 2020, is seen lying on her bed or sofa while her boyfriend was sitting facing the wall doing something else. The photographer's motivation to shoot that image was to describe the chaos that the graduate class has to endure following the pandemic. It's the the clutter, the mess, the books that surrounded them eludes it. There is no doubt that 2020 will be known as the year of the pandemic.

Brendon (AP research Block A)

12/17/2020 06:49:41 pm

Class of 2020 graduates really are something else, don't you think? Even for the class of 2019 from TCIS that are transitioning into universities, some graduates' first university experience is through the screen, it's truly a mess. I wouldn't be surprised if we see ourselves in the history textbook 20 years later when our children are learning about the year 2020.

Benny (research)

12/17/2020 11:57:11 am

I chose the middle right picture, because I think it represents 2020 really well. The face masks represent the corona virus, and the fact that all of the people in the picture are black represents the black lives movement. The photographer is trying to show the struggle blacks are going through and the steady increase of cases when it comes to the coronavirus.

Henry English 12 Blk E

12/18/2020 01:06:28 am

I really like your detailed observation and analyze of the image. If you didn't bring it up, I wouldn't have noticed how all the people are black, which could represent the BLM movement. This is one of the two pictures that I find best to represent 2020.

Michelle (AP Research Block A)

12/18/2020 11:19:47 pm

I partly agree with your idea on the image. I also chose that image to represent 2020. Right now, we all are trying to maintain social distancing and wearing masks to protect ourselves from the coronavirus. This is a real hard time that we must overcome.

Wisely

12/17/2020 01:26:36 pm

I chose the image of Joe Biden because he has won the presidency, and he has fought very hard since the past. He used to ran for election in the past but failed due to his behaviour in the past. But I love his perseverance because he never gives up and still fought hard to be the vice president of the U.S during obama's presidency and now him being a president elect.

Phakhom (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 03:01:33 pm

Joe Biden has represent 2020 really well. In U.S., president is one of the important event. Many people were interesting about the event and wanted to know who going to win the elections. The fact that Joe Biden become a president is important and represent 2020.

pakawat (english 11 blk H)

12/19/2020 11:35:05 am

I agree that he fought very hard, and he will finally achieve what he wanted. It really shows one of the biggest news of 2020.

Phakhom (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 02:50:07 pm

I chose the image of a man with a mask on and holding a camera. I feel like the man is represent the news reporter that have to work during the covid. It is not only the nurses and doctors that have to work during the covid, but also the news reporter. The picture has represent 2020 really well because in 2020, there is covid which people have to wear masks. And also the wordings on the top that written, "My biggest fear is bringing it home to my wife," that represent that they have to come out to work. Coming outside is not only danger to ourselves, but also the human in your family. The photographer chose to present the picture by using one of the job that have to work. They choose the red tone color to show danger.

Pumpkin (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 03:06:59 pm

I have the same opinion as you. Coming out of a house is not only your risk but your family risk. But people don't have choice even it is really risky, but they need to find money in order to live.

Ally (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 08:53:54 pm

I like how you've not just interpreted the details in the picture, but the tone of it as well. The red color in the picture played a big role in grabbing people's attention. The quote at the top strongly represents how people who are working on the frontline feel about the danger of getting the disease back home to their families. It makes people who read the sentence be more considerate about those people who are working really hard to help others during these times and convince them to wear masks and lower down the infection curve to help these workers.

Aom (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 11:11:30 pm

I like how you think outside of the box. Everyone would be thinking that doctors and nurses and are having a rough time, so as the news reporter. They are assigned to dangerous places to give us resources. Not only Covid but also the protests that news reporters have to risk themselves.

Hoon (English 11 Block H)

12/18/2020 12:01:26 am

I agree with your comment that there is no one wants their love ones to get danger things around them especially in 2020 which is covid virus that spread around the world now. It would be really bad news to heard that we are the one that bring that things back home and people surround us need to get what they should not deserve with.

Pumpkin (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 03:04:13 pm

The image that caught my attention is the one on the top right corner. I think the motivation of the photographer shows that we can do nothing but send encouragement to the ones we love in some situation where we cannot give then a hug. In the image there is an old lady on a bed in a house and a middle age woman outside the house. I think the image's motivation is shows that we can only look at them from away. I think it represents the Covid-19 pandemic in this year, because people who are infected by Covid-19 they cannot meet other people they have to stay alone and recover themselves. I think in summary this picture is saying that encouragement from the people we loves are important.

Phakhom (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 03:08:30 pm

The photo did give encouragement to the one who been in this situations. The way that you can't give another a hug, even though there you were just a meter apart. The photo did means a lot. We have go past through many different situations in 2020. Covid-19 is one of the most element that have impact this year. It is kind of sad that, there is a glass in between you and your love. They have to stay a lone and recover theirselves before getting out to meet other. The picture did meant a lot.

Ally (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 08:47:21 pm

I like how you interpreted the meaning behind the picture as encouraging our loved ones as it is one of the most important factors for a person to recover from something. Having an old woman sitting on the bed with a middle-aged woman sitting outside in the picture does make it look like the picture is representing the pandemic that is going on right now. It also looks like the woman outside is trying to stay as close as possible to the old woman, making it look like she's giving her mother encouragement for her to feel better during bad times.

Sao-Long 2577

12/17/2020 06:31:30 pm

The cover that caught my attention the most would be the center one. Idk, it just seems kinda cool. She's like a mummy or something. I wonder if she could breathe through the fabric of those bandages. If I had to guess what the article is about, it is either a art piece or a metaphor. Like something being suffocating in a metaphysical sense or something.

2nd part

12/17/2020 06:34:49 pm

Also, in relation to 2020, its prob cause mask are suffocating or something.

Allie ( English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 06:34:52 pm

I image that caught my attention was a little girl sitting on her pink castle, where she is sitting is her house where the fire has burned it down. I believe the photographer took this photo to show that the fire was a big impact towards everyone. The fire is a sign that we are destroying the earth, and the earth is punishing us in its own ways. The fire in was how we treated the earth, with coronavirus spreading people stopped traveling. Trains, cars, planes were less used, there were less global warming. The earth is healing itself right now.

Aom ( English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 11:15:37 pm

I like how to said that the earth is punishing us. This shows how much humans had done to our environment, the process might be slow but in the future the earth might turn in to something we never imagined.

Mark

12/18/2020 10:45:30 pm

The Earth will somehow find a way to heal itself. Although the corona virus is deadly and had took away millions of lives, our earth is healing. Humans can be compared to viruses and we are now killing our host which is the Earth. It is sad to see how people are so in denial these days, I truly wish that a change will take place.

Brendon (AP research Block A)

12/17/2020 06:43:51 pm

The picture that caught my eye was the one in the middle, it's a picture of a woman with a gray mask covering her face, labeled "Face of Protest". While this picture is obviously hinting to the Hong Kong protest, I think this picture has summed up 2020 pretty well. I believe its significance could be found when comparing it to the current situation in Thailand. Both are protests, and both are a big part of what makes 2020, well, 2020, minus the covid. I really liked this picture, the black and white perfectly encapsulates the lack of transparency in the government. The face mask that completely covers the protester's face shows the government's censorship over the media, but no matter what mask they put on, their voices will follow through.

Sally (AP Research Block A)

12/17/2020 11:38:07 pm

I agree with you, and protests are one of the biggest part of 2020. However, I didn't like the lack of representation in the photo. I understand that the simplistic black and white aesthetic has a purpose, but at the same time I don't think it fully captured all the protests that happened in 2020. Ever since the George Floyd protest first happened, to BLM in the US, to global racial justice, Juneteenth, virtual Day of Silence, climate strikes, Hong Kong protests, Belarus Protests as well as our very own protest in Thailand. I believe that there is so much diversity in all of these protest and they each hold their own significance and cannot be contained in a simple black and white picture.

Beryl (AP Research)

12/17/2020 07:31:20 pm

I chose the photo "Children of the Revolution", photographing King and Ceci. I think the photographer's motivation for shooting this photo is seeing how the younger generations, especially Gen Z, rebel against society and everything they were taught to believe. The photo is in grayscale, with King and Ceci wearing black. The photo is dark overall except for the ray of light shining on their faces. I feel like all the darkness in the photo represents the faults in society but also the fact that these kids are a force to be reckoned with. The light could represent hope for a better tomorrow or goal they are fighting towards.

Sinny AP Research A

12/17/2020 08:36:37 pm

The image that has six women with the mask really caught my attention. Coronavirus has been stuck with us for almost a year and sadly we still haven't found a way to get rid of it completely. It definitely has caused lots of difficulties and troubles for all the people, including lots of children all over the world; however, these people always stand on the front line to help the affected children. This photography not only shows their love and cares toward the children, but also the firm determination in facing the pandemic.

Hoon (English 11 Block H)

12/18/2020 12:36:15 am

I like the way how you analyze the image that it is the covid that make people can't leave their house. I think the picture also represents how people can't even stay near the one that they love because this virus is the real danger and keep on spreading around. s

Ally (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 08:40:57 pm

The image that intrigued me was the one on the top right corner that wrote "When the World Stops" on the cover. I think the photographer's motivation for shooting that image is to help people understand more about the pandemic that is still going on around the world. This makes the image important to represent 2020 because it represents how people live during the period of COVID-19. The pandemic made the world stop; people were unable to go outside and do what they usually do. A lot of things have changed after the pandemic occurred.

vivi (english 11 h)

12/18/2020 06:38:38 pm

It represents well about how it's going in 2020, especially the covid-19 matter. It's important to raise awareness to the people that aren't completely aware about how serious this is. It shows that the year 2020 isn't going well because of this pandemic, making the world stop, people are unable to go outside because of this. I see how things have changed and how deep this image is to address this imagery.

Krystal Lin (English 11 Block B)

12/17/2020 08:43:58 pm

The photo that attracts me the most is the photo of a man wearing a mask and glasses holding a camera. It looks like he is a reporter, driving a car, and is recording something, and I think what he is recording is the whole of 2020. It records covid-19 and how people fight the virus. The virus is ruthless, like the blue light behind him, and people are affectionate and righteous, like the red light behind him.

Krystal(english 11 h)

12/18/2020 11:48:38 pm

The man is recording the situation, so we might see his recorded video in someday but we can’t define the actual situation in the different area. And also you give me a new idea about the color of blue and red lights which is different from my opinion.

T (AP Lang, Block D)

12/17/2020 09:06:49 pm

The picture that caught my attention is the bottom-left picture of a person wearing a mask with the quote "We're being asked to put our lives at risk to fight something. I feel like I was drafted." This quote refers to Covid 19 and the pandemic that has being going on for multiple months. Seeing this post, I feel appreciated by those doctors and nurses that risk their lives to pull others back to life, to prevent the world from turning dark and give hope to the people. The quote refers to how the doctor feels about herself being chosen, and how she became the hero to help others from drowning. This post really relates back to the situations in this year, and that we should continue to keep ourselves safe, to stop this breakout from spreading throughout the world.

Sally (AP Research Block A)

12/17/2020 11:31:01 pm

I agree with you, and being a healthcare worker during the Covid 19 pandemic is definitely a dangerous job. However, I also relate this to the rumours about the situation that doctors worked in back in China when the pandemic first started to spread. A soldier did not get to live in places with good conditions nor did they have enough time to eat and rest. It was rumoured that nurses and doctors had poor protection, not enough rest and was living in a poor condition in Chinese hospitals while trying to cure Covid 19 patients. I do agree with you, though, that we should continue to keep ourselves and our family safe, because we have honestly lost way too many people this year already.

Earth (English Block F)

12/17/2020 09:36:20 pm

The cover picture that caught my attention was the middle left picture. The picture shows an uptight looking man with the caption that says “family business.” I feel like the motivation behind this picture is to show life that is too strict with no fun. Because in reality, often times people are under a lot of pressure and stress when it comes to family business.

Q (English Block E)

12/18/2020 10:51:23 pm

I agree with you, dealing with family business can put you in a lot of pressure and stress. Family business sometime can get complicated and hard to joke around, but being to serious and strict would put you in a bad state of mind.

Ryo (English 12 Block E)

12/17/2020 09:38:39 pm

The picture that grabbed my attention the most was the picture in the middle with the person's face being covered in bands of cloth. The person's facial expression seem to be one of despair and dread because they do not possess the power, influence or authority to incite change. The fact that their entire face is covered is an important detail. The face is the most expressive part of our body and it shows our emotions and thoughts in a single still image. Underneath the bands, you can tell the person is sad because even though they and others protest for change, nothing will come to fruition because governments and figures of authority are too self-absorbed to think about the good of the community and society. This represents 2020 because everyone in the world is going through change and there are many people who feel the need to inspire change but in troubling times, staying afloat looks to be more important than moving forward.

Leah (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 10:00:17 pm

Megan Thee Stallion is an artist rising in popularity, and many photographers may wish to take her portrait for the amount of money they'd earn. However, upon actually taking Megan Thee Stallion's portrait, the photographer supposedly wished to convey the concept of identity confidence towards the audience, as shown from the eye catching gown and long, dark braid, which especially projects both racial and body confidence. Many conflicts humanity has encountered during 2020 are due to a lack of confidence. The persisting racial discrimination in the US, I believe, is due to people being insecure about being themselves, hence adding on to their sensitivity of individuals of a different race. On the other hand, global issues such as COVID-19 and global warming could also be related to confidence, with people not having confidence towards methods (wearing masks, reducing greenhouse gas emissions) that could contribute to the solution of such conflicts.

krystal (english11 h)

12/18/2020 11:34:44 pm

Confidence is so important for everyone, especially in this situation right now. We need to have our own confidence and the confidence of others.

Kim-Hun (AP Research Block A)

12/17/2020 10:14:54 pm

The most intriguing image to me was the image in the middle. It is a face of a woman that has cloth wrapped around it, with the title called "Faces of Protest." The intention of the photographer was to demonstrate a simple imagery, while representing a very strong subject. This image represent this year by drawing a picture of the big issue happening in 2020, which is protesting. The cloth wrapped around the woman's face represents how the government are shutting people up and blocking opinions.

vivi (english 11 h)

12/18/2020 06:36:06 pm

I totally get why you chose to say that the photographer chose to demonstrate a very simple imagery yet having a deep and strong meaning of this situation. It really shows that such small details from a wide perspective can lead us to talking about serious matters. I haven't thought about the government prevent people from expressing their opinions, therefore I have thought about how people have to hide their identity in protests, to protect themselves from being seen by the government, which can cause them a fortune with their future.

Mark

12/18/2020 10:42:42 pm

Yes, this year truly was an exceptional year. A lot of things happened and it was wild. One of the highlights this year would be the protest, it was a spectacular sight and the energy there was something I had not experienced before.

Faith (AP Language Block D)

12/17/2020 10:38:36 pm

The image that stood out to me the most was the center photo. It is the image of a woman with a black cloth wrapped about her face. The photo is rather plain and it is evident the photographer decided to find beauty in simplicity. The photo is also almost entirely black. Black, being the color of death, is a solemn color and evokes the feeling of sadness. The image itself represents the oppression of people. The cloth symbolizes the act of oppression and deliberate ignorance from the government.

Aom (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 11:07:00 pm

The picture that caught my attention was the image in the middle. It’s a picture of a woman’s face got wrapped up with black cloth. The image represents this year which is protesting, the cloth wrapping around her face illustrate how the government choose to ignored and blocking other idea except themselves.

Sally (AP Research Block A)

12/17/2020 11:26:57 pm

The picture that caught my attention was the picture of Jared Kushner. He's known to be the second most powerful man in the White House, obviously after D Trump, being both the senior advisor to the President as well as his son-in-law. The photographer wanted to point how the absurdity of him holding this unusually high power, and it was best displayed through Jared standing prominently in a black suit against a white background. Many things have happened in 2020, including Covid-19, Beirut explosion, and protests in the US, Hong Kong, Belarus, as well as Thailand. US has had the most Covid-19 cases, had gone through the BLM movement, and most importantly the presidential election. I believe this photo represents 2020 the best because it shows how the US have contributed to all the current issues.

Hoon (English 11 Block H)

12/17/2020 11:36:55 pm

The image that I chose is the woman in yellow dress. The reason that I chose this picture because of her hairstyle and how the confidence of the woman that stands in the picture feel like motivate me. In 2020, people didn't care about the skin color because everyone is equal and also everyone can be themselves as they want. We could dress, hairstyle, and do whatever that is freedom to us just not be threaten to others.

ger 2967

12/18/2020 10:47:14 pm

Yeah this and last year was a terrible year because of Covid-19. I felt bad for doctor that need to save people life from Covid-19 every single day. I hope this will end soon.

Poohpha English 12 Block E

12/18/2020 11:21:05 pm

It is really true that this year is a rough year. Not only the pandemic but the racism that is going on in the world.

Henry English 12 Blk E

12/18/2020 01:01:07 am

As I skim through the collage of the TIME Magazine covers, the photo that caught my attention the most is the one at the bottom left of the collage, where there's a woman with a mask on. I find this photo the most iconic to represent the year of 2020. It all began as the corona virus broke out in China and spread across the world eventually. Friends are being forced to be separated, places are locking down, and people are dying. From the dead-pan face of the woman, it represents many if not most of how the people feel about this year. This photo is also taken through a glass, which could represent isolation. Therefore, I find this photo the most iconic to represent 2020.

Sam English 12 Block E

12/20/2020 05:02:06 pm

The explanations and interpretations that focuses on details in the image are very evident and great. The emotion the woman had on her face, even covered with the mask, was full of anxiety and worries. Additionally, the mask over and herself inside the glass greatly represent quarantine and limitations of humans' actions in the year of 2020. Moreover, the quote even stated "We are being asked to put our lives to fight something," in which something refers to the covid and we have no options to refuse the request.

Aurora (AP Research Block A)

12/18/2020 04:41:26 pm

After observing all the images, the one image that caught my attention is the image where a doctor (or nurse) with mask is drawn. The individual looks stressed, I can see this from her tiring eyes. Additionally, the author advocates respect for doctors and nurses since they have risked their lives to save other people's lives. Moreover, the author's purpose of displaying this image include for communities to protect themselves from Covid 19 by following simple steps such as wearing a mask. The author also demonstrated the severness of Covid 19 by showing how tired and stress the doctor/nurse is.

Sam English 12 Block E

12/20/2020 05:09:17 pm

The doctor does look stress based on her facial expression. Her looks with a mask totally could symbolize the emotions for taking risks, where is unpleasant. Additionally, the interpretation of author's purpose greatly related to the year of 2020, which is simply protect ourselves by wearing a mask to reduce contagiousness. If everyone in the world followed this order, I believe the doctors would not have to experience this stress and exhaustion as they are experiencing right now.

vivi (english 11 h)

12/18/2020 06:32:47 pm

the image that captured my eyes is the one that says "faces of protest." it gives a powerful meaning because normally faces aren't supposed to be seen in public if you are protesting, because it will be dangerous for them and they are going to be at risk, especially for their future. I think that the photographer's motivation for shooting this image is because of the situation that's been going on, protests. And because of the reason why it's important to hide faces in protests, this is why the motivation of the photographer is about "faces of protest," but ironically the face is covered.

Ger 2967

12/18/2020 10:45:57 pm

I also felt bad for doctor because they need to save people life everyday from Covid-19. I wish Covid-19 will gone soon so doctor could live better life.

Cho-Ching (English Block E)

12/18/2020 07:30:03 pm

The picture that intrigues me is the picture with a doctor wearing a face mask facing down. I found this picture strongly represent the year of 2020. COVID-19 started in China and spread like wildfire throughout the world. It is the doctor's job to treat this deadly disease. The quote in the picture represent how the doctor felt when they need to risk their life for something, just like how the solider are being drafted to protect the country.

Mim #3378 (Eng 11 Block H)

12/18/2020 10:13:17 pm

Covid-19 really represent 2020 which we all got affect by that. I like when you said that the doctor risk their life like how the solider are being levy to protect the country. Good comparison which make people understand the feelings of the doctor clearly.

Chon Lin #3298

12/18/2020 10:45:26 pm

That is very true. I also think that the picture is very straight to the point. It clearly represent the impact of COVID-19, and how everybody is wearing a mask. Wearing a mask used to be only for the sick, but now everybody is wearing it.

Poohpha English 12 Block E

12/18/2020 11:20:00 pm

I agree with your saying due to the situation that is going on. It is clearly saying that doctors are risking something for others.

Mint (AP Lang D)

12/18/2020 09:55:29 pm

The picture I would choose is the 6th picture, with people wearing masks and holding on trash in their hands. It represents how the world is right now. Throughout this Covid-19, people worldwide need to wear masks everywhere they go. The quote "I'm a server for life", represents the hard work they have to do to make everyone the safest.

Mim #3378 (Eng 11 Block H)

12/18/2020 10:06:44 pm

The photo that interest me the most is "Faces of Protest" which is the photo of the women covered her face with cloth. The photographer's motivation for shooting this image was to make people hearken about the protest and the reasons of that protest. The photographer shooting the image in this way in order to shows the viewers that in the protest, protesters have to hide themselves, not showing who they are by covering their face with somethings so that they weren’t recognise by others or what they are against. This photo is important enough to represent 2020 because in this year, there were a lot of protests going on this year, for examples, in Hong Kong and Thailand. People in both country protest for real democracy and independent which all people are equal. This is why the world must pay attention to protests.

Ken(English 11 BlockB)

12/18/2020 10:06:47 pm

I think the photographer choose plain wallpaper as a background to focus on Joebiden if the photographer choose flashy wallpaper the focus on joebiden will be lose and people will lose interest in the magazine

Gun

12/18/2020 10:39:33 pm

I really like your answer, Ken! Definitely approved by me.

Gun

12/18/2020 10:38:58 pm

The most gripping image to me was the image on top-middle. It's a picture of Joe Biden sitting on a chair. The first thing that came into my mind was the word "victory", Joe Biden won the election and he's sitting there with a great posture showing off his confident aura. I found this picture strongly represent the smile that dominates Donald Trump.

Mark

12/18/2020 10:40:35 pm

The picture I chose is the black and white image, the image features a girl with a cloth covering her face which represents protests. The reason I chose this picture is because of Thailand's current political situation. I had a chance to be a part of this large scale protest and the sight was super overwhelming. I saw people helping each other out, giving out free food and drinks for the purpose of making a change in our society. The vibe there can't be compared to anything else, I saw the passion in people's eye and at that moment, I was truly moved.

Palm

12/18/2020 10:53:58 pm

Although I don't keep up with political events, the short comment you wrote caught my eye. I had no idea that thousands and thousands of people can come together and unite. Mark my friend, I am moved by your passion and I can't wait to call you right now and discuss politics.

Chon Lin

12/18/2020 10:42:11 pm

I chose the first image. I really like how the photo was taken, the lighting effects, and the angle of the camera. Every little aspect put in this picture makes it looks very asthetic. How the 2 toned color come against each other. Overall, the photographer took this photo, because it's really interesting and it will definitely catch the reader's attention.

Palm

12/18/2020 11:00:29 pm

Judging from how you analyzed the picture, I can see that you excel in art. The way you described it made me understand how much effort was put into a single picture. You have potential, call me now to join the Local Aid club, I'm happy to make you my head of art department team.

Q (English Block E)

12/18/2020 10:42:38 pm

The image that intrigues me is the picture of a doctor wearing a mask. This picture represent 2020 because of the COVID-19 virus that we are currently facing right now. I think the photographer motivation is to recognize doctor and nurse that work during the pandemic. Another motivation can be to encourage people to wear mask to stop the virus form spreading.

ger 2967

12/18/2020 10:44:03 pm

the picture that I choose was a woman wearing green mask. Photographer trying to show life of a doctor that need to save people life everyday. Despite tiredness, they still need to save people life everyday. When I first saw this picture, I can feel tiredness, scared, and worry in the picture. This is because the women in the picture is very tired from saving people life.

Palm

12/18/2020 10:50:45 pm

The picture I chose is the picture with a girl dressed in gold. As everybody knows, I am palm. Ever since I was a child I always wanted to be influential. I want to be the person that changes this world and make it better. The moment I saw the poster I knew that one day I'll be on that cover. Remember my name, Palm, because one day I'll be the biggest star our world has ever seen.

pakawat (english 11 blk H)

12/19/2020 11:32:36 am

Yesss, Palm is such an influential man, I know that one day he will become a star that shine through the world in time of despair, just like that picture that shine brightly.

krystal(english 11 block h)

12/18/2020 11:04:28 pm

By looking at the color of these 9 photos, the first photo with a high contrast of blue and red drags my tension. The man is wearing a mask should represent about COVID-19 in 2020. Blue can represent peaceful safety life and red can represent danger like COVID. The blue and red crisscross indicate that the situation for COVID has improved but not finished yet. The man in the car but holds the camera, he probably was recording his last word.

Michelle (AP Research Block A)

12/18/2020 11:16:47 pm

Out of many pictures shown, I chose the picture with many janitors wearing masks. I think that the photographer chose to take this picture because he/she wants to emphasize the importance of wearing a mask at this point of time. With the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing masks is really important for the good of our health. The image is taken this way to represent what we have been through in 2020. We wear masks and try to maintain social distancing every day and now, it becomes an integral part of our life in 2020.

Poohpha English 12 Block E

12/18/2020 11:18:44 pm

I chose the picture with a person who has a mask on it. I feel like the photographer is motivated to explain this situation that is going on in the society. Nurses and doctors risk their lives to save people. This motivation is being used to create some facts of how hard working these people are.

Aaron

12/19/2020 12:39:37 am

From this picture, I can see the hardships that medical workers have been going through during this pandemic. Medical personnel must be on the front lines and must be away from their loved ones for their safety. Does this explain why we should all be grateful to health care workers

pakawat (english 11 blk H)

12/19/2020 11:31:11 am

I chose the picture of a girl with the black mask facing away from the guy. It feels like the girl is pushing away everything, seeing everything as a plague. Like she is separated apart from the world. It shows that the girl is turning away from a lot things, such as the covid, how covid has people separated from each other, how it would potentially cause people to miss another.

Jiggs (English 11 Block H)

12/19/2020 03:14:55 pm

I am choosing the image with Alanna Badgley, a paramedic, wearing a mask. She seems very determined and serious about what she is doing. Although the picture can be vague because nowadays everyone is wearing a mask, the fact that her occupation as a paramedic is clearly being shown can allow us to know the cause of her determined and exhausted look. Also, by emphasising her looking down with just a portion of her face visible, the photographer is trying to focus on the remorse and discouraging sense that paramedics and doctors feel during the fight with COVID-19. Lastly, on a closer look, we can see the reflection on the glass in front of Badgley which conveys the distance that the photographer needs to maintain to take the picture, further stressing the danger and pressure that those in the medical field have to face in 2020 to protect the people, who also need to take precaution not to spread the pandemic further.

Sam English 12 Block E

12/20/2020 04:55:10 pm

The image that I choose is the image located on the second row third column. I chooses this picture because it is outstanding as people inside works as a team where all the other images contains one or two characters. I think the photographer's motivation to shoot that image was to motivate people who were less fortunate, and telling them that there are always people who are willing to help them. The image was taken with several people wearing mask and holding a bag of donations to represent the nature love and sympathy of humankind. Additionally, the image is uniquely connected with 2020 is the fact that everyone is wearing masks and gloves in the image, which symbolizes protection against covid.

Isabel English 12 Block F

12/21/2020 05:15:40 pm

I chose the picture of a woman who sat in front of the french window and her mother is sat insider the house.

In this year full of disasters, the one that hurt us the most was the covid-19 that is started in December of last year and has taken away many precious things around us. For example, life, freedom, time with our family. As shown in the picture, the lady in the picture can only see her family through the window. I think this is the farthest distance in the world. It's clearly right in front of my eyes, but I can't touch or hear the familiar voice.

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