Describe what you see. This is the easiest part, do not overthink it. Just write down exactly what you see in the photograph.

1.     Describe what you see. This is the easiest part, do not overthink it. Just write down exactly what you see in the photograph. Make sure to be as detailed as possible so you spend some time looking at the photograph.

2.     Analyze what is in the photograph. Look at the composition, the lighting, the framing, the textures, the way the subjects are captured. For example, how are the shadows in the photograph composed? What subjects are the shadows coming from? 

3.     Interpret the photograph. This is where your own opinion comes into play. What do you think is happening? What is the story? 

4.     Judge the photograph. This is where your own opinion comes into play the fullest. Is this a successful photograph? Do you like it? Why or why not?

Please write a brief response of 300-500 words for the photograph above using the 4-step critique process. Please write your response as a list with the corresponding numbers 1-4 matching each step of the process: 1. Describe, 2. Analyze, 3. Interpret, 4. Judge.