Photo Study Activity

http://articles.nydailynews.com/2010-06-15/news/27067245_1_hostage-crisis-oil-spill-obama-risks
Photo in the New York Daily News: Tuesday June 15, 2010
Article Title: White House: Obama ready to seize claims process.
Caption: White House: Obama ready to seize claims process.

People               Objects                        Activities
Obama               Barriers                          Walking
Workers            American Flag                Talking
Guards              Tower                            Watching Out
Important          Oil Rig Equipment           Being confident

What questions do the caption and article title raise in your mind?

Without knowing what the article really is about it makes me wonder what claims are being seized. In the photo though it makes me think that the President is quite confident and ready to take control. They look like they're on a mission.




http://articles.nydailynews.com/2010-06-15/news/27067245_1_hostage-crisis-oil-spill-obama-risks
Photo in the Washington Post Tuesday June 15, 2010
Article Title: Oil Spill: BP Gulf leak could stain President
Obama like Iran Hostage crisis destroyed Jimmy Carter
Caption:President Barack Obama is briefed on the BP oil spill relief efforts in the Gulf

People           Objects                        Activities
Obama           Facial Expression        Thinking
Obama           Facial Expression        Disappointment
Obama           Head                          Confusion

What questions do the caption and article title raise in your mind?

It makes me wonder if this crisis is going to actually ruin Obama. The picture makes it seem like he is worried and trying to come up with a solution to fix the oil spill. It is much more serious than the other picture where that one looked laid back and they meant business where this one he is alone and thinking hard.