Mourning His Master

What captured my heart was the content of this photo, the dog staying by his master even after death, mourning his masters death. The photographer took a direct approach when taking the photograph. What needs to be known is seen right away. Anyone who has a pet, especially a dog, can feel the emotional expression while looking at his photo. The intention being displayed here is a dog never wanting to leave his masters side, the delicate loyalty between a man and his best friend is the theme here. Being a dog owner myself this photo brings out the emotions I have for my own dog. I understand the emotional story being told in this photograph right away and it leaves a warm impression in my heart. 

The focus is the dog laying beside his master, who’s in the casket. The space of the photo is very personal. The funeral that took place has passed, the guests have gone home, and all that’s left is the dog in mourning. This is the last moment the dog will spend with his owner and you feel the sense that the dog understands it’s the last time. Time between a person and their dog is personal and it comes to life in this photo, emotions usually reserved for human interaction is shown in this photograph between a dog and his now deceased master. Love is an emotion that is boundless. 

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What I See

In this photo is see how slavery was still alive in Mississippi even though the slavery system had been ended. The old man seems to be in his 60's and is standing prominently in front of several of his laborers. The old mans foot is confidently set up on the bumper of the car as he's talking to a man barely in the picture. The workmen are waiting, in a submissive position, for orders from their boss which point to the racial and class differences of that time.

Why I Write

I write when I need to clear my mind and help organize a busy day.  When I am angry or sad I write to express my emotions that I shouldn't say in certain moments so writing helps to calm me down. Writing poems and short stories helps keep my writing sharp. Writing helps remind me that teaching creative writing is what I wish to do in the future and making sure that I stay on that path.