awhile ago me and linette went to the photo gallery in the building with the cafeteria. i didnt know what would be there when i walked in and when i did i found that there were all pictures of people in the military that have been injured taken by nina berman. it always amazes me how a picture can give off such strong emotions. all of the pictures were of people who were injured in the military in there natural environment (their homes and neighborhoods). it takes a special and amazing kind of person to do some of the things they do to serve our country and its hard to imagine what it must be like for them. this is why i enjoyed these pictures soo much. they were very natural and real looking and forced you to take a look at these people lives and how some struggle everyday. i think this needs to be done more often because the pictures really try and put you into their world and give you a better understanding of how they live. one picture in particular that i found very interesting was of a man missing his leg sitting on a bed with his head in his hand. the picture was very blue looking in colors which i think added to the mood of the whole picture. the way he is placed especially made this picture powerful for me... he was just sitting there in his own bed... probably like he does everyday and then you see him with his artificial leg and he is almost hiding his face and you just feel pain to see that this is his life everyday. all together they were great pictures filled with emotions. it was a very good subject to see and i think should be seen more often. i have to thank nina berman for these and hope other people go out and see them. support the troops :D
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I saw this exhibit too and agree with you that the images were very powerful & moving.
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