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Site: Production

Technology: The technology for this image is obviously a photograph made from a fairly high end camera, most likely a DSLR, due to the fast shutter speed.

Compositionality: This photograph is a shot of a military helicopter so it would fall under the genre of Military Photography. It shows military vehicles and personal in action in a foreign land.

Social: Due to the subject matter, it might be that the photographer is himself a member of the military. The best way to take photos of this genre is to live with the soldiers, become one of them, and most likely be a man.

Site: Image

Technology: This photo is rendered in color and have been captured merely for the sake of taking a photo of a landing helicopter.

Compositionality: The arrangement of the elements in the photograph help create a sense of being at the location of the photo. The dust cloud and spinning blades help simulate a sense of movement in the photo. Likewise, the soldiers are preparing to land and their stance shows this. Overall, there is a dynamic movement and tension in the photo.

Social: Since this is a military photo, there are many social aspects to it. This might be used in a government website promoting enrollment in the military.

Site: Audiences

Compositionality: The composition of this image does not seem like it would have much of a different impact on different people due to the simple setup. However, it does show the military in a good light that does not have any deaths or destruction. Likewise, it almost creates a sense of relievement from the fact that the copter is landing.

Technology: The image is a photograph that has no textures or anything other than the image. The helicopter is the main focus of the viewers and nothing gets in its way. For example, if it had been a painting, a person might be distracted from the helicopter for a moment and focus on the medium.

Social: The helicopter is the main focus of the viewers and nothing gets in its way. For example, if it had been a painting, a person might be distracted from the helicopter for a moment and focus on the medium.