This photo is from the New York Times Technology Webpage: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/technology/index.html The photographer clearly wants the reader to recognize the flip flops, as they are the largest and most clear thing in the photo. The photographer used a lens that focused on the foreground and blurred the background to convey his message. The asymmetry of the flip flops make the image more appealing to the eye.
This image is from the New York Times Sports Webpage: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/sports/football/30jets.html?_r=1&ref=sports Action photos are taken differently than still photos. A high shutter speed is needed to capture the image without it looking blurry. Here, the photographer set the lens so the players would be focused, but still look like they are moving. They are the main focus of the picture. Also, the photographer had to notice the surroundings, such as natural light. The photographer used natural light in this photo. When dealing with nature, there is more to consider than where the crew should place the lights. In a natural area, the photographer has to take into consideration the light from the sun and its positioning at certain points of the day.
This Photo is from the Weddings Webpage of The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/fashion/weddings/30VOWS.html The photographer here paid a lot of attention on colors and getting the right mix. The balloons catch the audiences' eye, with their vibrant colors. The balloons and trees frame the couple in the photo. Also, there has been an extra light source added to the balloons to make them brighter while the trees are dark. It adds contrast to the picture. The background is out of focus, so the audience knows exactly where the artist wants them to look.
