For this assignment we were asked to look at photos of someone else growing up, analyse them and then discuss what we thought was happening and see how right we were. It was strange at first trying to look into someone else's life and figure out things about them that you didn't know, especially when you were trying hard to get things correct, but once I got into it I didn't find it as hard. Overall I found that this excersise was an interesting one.
Picture 1 - This shows him as quite a young child, maybe around 7 or 8? It looks as though this was before he went to some sort of club, maybe the beavers or some other sort of kids club. The photo looks like it was probably taken at home, possibly before his first day going. He was probably quite proud to be wearing the uniform at that age but also perhaps a bit nervous. It was probably taken by a parent. This was taken before he went to boys brigade, but not for the first time. He was around 8 at the time as it was just before he left.
Picture 2 - This is taken when he was a bit older and judging by his hair and clothes probably round about late high school age. It is taken in either a garden or a park on a sunny summers day and with what is probably a much loved family pet. It is hard to tell what his feelings are but judging by the closeness between the dog and himself they have quite a close bond. This was a guide dog that lived with the family for the last week of it’s training as a sort of test to see if his dad was allergic to dogs before they got one. He was about 14 and it was taken in the park while they were on a family picnic.
Picture 3 - This was again taken when he was older, maybe around the same age as the previous photo or a bit younger. Judging by his top he dresses quite casually and probably following loosely what was in fashion at the time. The pose on his face shows he really wasn’t happy about having his picture taken this day. It was also probably taken at home by a parent or sibling. This was about right it was at a family party or Christmas and he was about 15 at the time this was taken.
Picture 4 - This is taken at a family birthday with probably his Dad and younger brother? It looks like it is his Dad’s birthday and another family member took the photo. The décor and lighting round about shows the house is probably a warm family home. It looks like he is wearing school clothes, so it was probably taken after he came home from school and his Dad was home from work. The way the two boys are leaning in and smiling suggests they have a close relationship with their Dad and have a good family life. The fact that they are celebrating a birthday altogether also suggest this. This was also about right, it was his dad’s birthday with his brother and he was about 14. They had just moved into a new house.
Picture 5 - This looks as though it was taken on the first day they got a new family pet. It was maybe taken in their garden, judging by the trellis in the background. There is trees in the background so maybe it was taken either in the countryside or in a house on the outskirts of a town or village which backed on to the countryside. It was obviously a warm day as he only has a t-shirt on. The expression on his face shows he really likes the puppy and is most likely quite excited. He was maybe about late primary school age in this photo. This was when he went to pick up his puppy that he got for his 15th birthday so he was 14 away to turn 15.
Picture 6 - This looks like it was taken on a holiday, and judging g by the age of him it was probably a family holiday. He was probably around 15 ish. From the sun loungers and umbrellas around him, and also the wall in the background which looks as though it would go around the area, it is probably a holiday to a hotel or apartments as opposed to a villa. He seems to be sitting by the pool or in the pool area reading a book and listening to an ipod. The ipod suggests he is into music and also maybe technology and new gadgets? He looks very relaxed and content. This was taken in Portugal when they were on a family holiday to the Algarve. He was about 15 or 16 and was just relaxing and sunbathing by the pool.
Picture 7 - This picture was taken when he was very young (maybe 3ish). It looks like it is with his Dad and by looking at the clothes they are both wearing (dressy and very smart) it is at some sort of big and important occasion - maybe a wedding or a big party. The occasion was maybe in some sort of big garden or grounds of a big house or castle. His Dad was maybe looking after him at this point. This was at his auntie’s wedding and he was the page boy. He was about 3 and it was in the gardens of a big fancy hotel.
Picture 8 - This photo again looks like it was taken on a family holiday, and by looking back at the previous holiday picture it could maybe be the same one as he looks about the same age and his hair also looks similar. It was taken with maybe his brother or a friend but if it was a family holiday probably his brother. They are at the beach in the sea and it looks like it is hot and sunny wherever they are. The boogie boards suggest it was a fun family holiday and him and his brother did things together, and also have quite a close relationship. The closeness of them also suggests this. This was also the family holiday to Portugal. They were having a day at the beach for a change from the pool. Him and his brother did a lot together when they were on holiday as a family.
I thought that Jonathan analysed my photos quite well and most of what he thought was right about me. I found that most of what I though was also right, besides a few details.
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