Unmade Bed: Imogene Cunningham

Description - what you see
What we have here is a black and white picture of a bed that is unmade. In this picture we can see different layers of sheets that are not set down on the bed. We could also see two pairs of what seem to be hair pins. The first set would be black and the second one metallic.

Intention - what you think the photographer intended

I think that the photographer intended to capture a moment and create a very dramatic mood. Your attention is concentrated mostly on the left side of the foreground because of the lighting. The background is in the dark. Therefore it's a lot easier to notice the two sets of hair pins.

Interpretation - your reaction to the photograph

I don't like or dislike this photograph. My attention is immediate brought to the left side of the foreground and it's hard not to look at the objects on the bed.

Evaluation - your assessment of the images success

I would say that this picture is a success. The photographer was able to direct us with her lighting directly to the left side of the image.