edward burtynsky

The second photographer that was featured was Edward Burthnsky. He did a whole series of photographs of China and their culture. This photographer, much like the last, was taking very raw contented pictures. Nothing was sugar coated or made to seem like it was much different than the reality. Even though both photographers were out to prove the same point of truth, Burtynsky effected me much less. I couldn't tell you why. Both hit on very important and active issues. Perhaps its that this effected me and hit hard but the war photos hit home. Being a friend and relative of many active military and veterans, it was just easier to relate to that message. Also, Burtynsky's view was more of things. He showed a lot of buildings and objects while previously it was more about people and emotion.