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Great Black and White Photographers pt 3

q.1) Why do I like Eugene Atget's photographs?
I am fond of the warmth and simplicity within Atget's photographs. My favorite picture of his is Versailles, Parc 1901, as depicted below. His images look soft and glazed over, which appeals to me.
The statue looks smooth, and the harsh contrast between her and the hedge still looks soft in spite of the dramatic colour difference.
q.1) I see) If I were present when this photograph was a taken, I would see the beautiful colors of le parc du chateau de versailles. I'd see the detail in the statue, and would definitely be impressed. Seeing the leaves of the hedge blow in the wind would be a beautiful sight.
q.2) I hear) I would hear the leaves of the hedge blow in the wind. That combined with the sound of the magnificent yet simplistic fountains would be very serene.
q.3) I smell) The smell of fresh air would radiate tranquillity. The scent of freshly cut grass and fresh air would waft through the whole park.
q.4) I taste) I really like bread, and I eat baguettes whole without cutting them, so I would probably be inhaling some fresh bread. After I would be done eating it, I'd be dissatisfied with the aftertaste of my baguette. 
q.5) I feel) I would feel very tranquil in this scenario. The fresh, crisp air would put me in an ideal state of mind. The camera would most likely feel cold, and I would have my face pressed up against it.

The cone shape the trees take on are satisfying, and the fog in background gives photograph a good sense of depth.
q.1) I see) If I were present when this photograph was taken, I would see the rich green colour of the neatly trimmed trees. The fog in the background would look spooky, and the pathway would look clean and white. The sky would be a grey-blue colour
q.2) I hear) I wouldn't hear much if I were in this scenario. This photograph gives off a quiet feeling. Maybe a few people scattered across the park would be chattering. I would hear a slight breeze and possibly a dog barking from the other side of the property.
q.3) I smell) I would smell wet gravel if I were present in this scenario. I feel like this part of the park would smell like flowers. Maybe I would smell the rain.
q.4) I taste) I would probably be eating again. Clares would taste really good in this setting. This seems like the ideal hot-chocolate drinking location.
q.5) I feel)  I'd probably get the chocolate from my Clare all over my finger and that would leave me very frustrated. It looks like it had been raining, so maybe my socks would be wet. Wet socks is never pleasant feeling. The cold air would nip at my fingers.



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