On February 18th, 1945, United States’ marines landed on the island of Iwo Jima in order to fight the Japanese during World War II. Five days later, four marines and a navy corpsman were pictured raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi. The photo “Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima” was a part of a war-bond poster, and even on a postage stamps. (“Joe…”, 1) It can be said that the flag raising is one of the most recognizable photos from American history, and for good reason. This photo shows deep emotion through main aspects of the image: the soldiers in the center of the photo, the contrast between the foreground and background, and the flag flying above. All of these elements work together to create a moving image that stirs up great emotion
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They stand in the center of the photo drawing attention to their movement and power that they are putting towards the raising. Those lunging as they force the flag into the ground, show force and strength. This force and strength is what allowed the US troops to fight against the Japanese military and eventually overcome their power. The other soldiers, pictured with their arms up to support the flag, show the support that the American soldiers have for one another, as well as the support that the American people showed throughout the war. The soldiers themselves and the messages that they represent create a sense of pride that these men made a huge sacrifice for not only Americans’ freedom, but the freedom of many …show more content…
In this case, the main object that is emphasized is the American flag. Not only does the flag catch the viewer’s eye because it is an iconic and familiar image that is easily recognizable against the drab background. Also, the flag stands out because of the movement from throughout the picture that draws the eye towards it. The flag pole draws the eye up from the soldiers to the flag. Also, the flag pole lengthens the photo from the crowded lower half of the photo, drawing it away and creating a frame of the simple background. The emphasis of the flag creates the sense of patriotism. It shows that through the pain of the war, the United States was able overcome the challenges and difficulties of World War II. We were able to complete what we set out to do: win the war as the United States of America, and for the freedom of those we were fighting
They stand in the center of the photo drawing attention to their movement and power that they are putting towards the raising. Those lunging as they force the flag into the ground, show force and strength. This force and strength is what allowed the US troops to fight against the Japanese military and eventually overcome their power. The other soldiers, pictured with their arms up to support the flag, show the support that the American soldiers have for one another, as well as the support that the American people showed throughout the war. The soldiers themselves and the messages that they represent create a sense of pride that these men made a huge sacrifice for not only Americans’ freedom, but the freedom of many …show more content…
In this case, the main object that is emphasized is the American flag. Not only does the flag catch the viewer’s eye because it is an iconic and familiar image that is easily recognizable against the drab background. Also, the flag stands out because of the movement from throughout the picture that draws the eye towards it. The flag pole draws the eye up from the soldiers to the flag. Also, the flag pole lengthens the photo from the crowded lower half of the photo, drawing it away and creating a frame of the simple background. The emphasis of the flag creates the sense of patriotism. It shows that through the pain of the war, the United States was able overcome the challenges and difficulties of World War II. We were able to complete what we set out to do: win the war as the United States of America, and for the freedom of those we were fighting