dying aids patient with family (very emotional)

Link:

http://www.michaelschwarz.com/portpj.htm

By:

Michael A. Schwarz

 

Caption:

Family gathers by the bedside of a dying AIDS patient as his life support is turned off. (1989)

Critique:

 

First of all I thought this photo was very sad and an important part of what was going on back in the 80's and now. This moment was captured, I believe, so that the whole world could see the reality of what eventually happens to people who are infected with the aids virus. The reason why I chose this photo is because it touched me very deeply. This photographer shot at a moment when that patient's family was overcome with grief. Sadly that is what made this a good photo not only because it is a rare look into a person's death but the fact that it shows a lot of emotion and so therefore you immediately know what just happened. That is what photojournalism is all about, capturing a real moment no matter what it is.

 

Posted by:

Maria Henderson