How to Look at a Photograph (page 5)
Women holding signs against the Federal Equal Rights Amendment gathered outside the White House, February 4, 1977.
U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Photo by Warren K. Leffler. Library of Congress
LC-U9-33889A-31/31A |
Okay. Now you're on your own.
Well, just to help you out, here are the questions again.
Questions to Ask About a Photograph
What kind of picture is this?
When was the picture taken?
Where was the picture taken?
Do I know who took the picture?
Do I know why they took it?
Does the picture have a caption?
Do I believe the caption?
Who are the people?
What can I figure out about them?
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