The article by Patrick Cox really caught my attention. Our textbook does a good job of incorporating stories that are entertaining and relevant. Cox makes some excellent points throughout his article. One of his better points in this article is how he talks about real life American photos. The media leads us to believe that the American figure is flawless and teaches us we need to hide our weaknesses. The actors and actresses on TV have no flaws about them. Cox says these photos aren’t altered to improve any kind of image unlike what the media portrays. “The photos capture the true essence of American character and communities.” This statement is something that average Americans can relate to. The everyday life photos possess a kind of magic that altered “fake” photos never can. Cox makes a great point about how photos can be prized possessions because they represent more than just a picture. They capture memories in a way that no other device can. Cox comments about all the memories that his family pictures remind him of and I can’t help to think about all the photos of my life that have sentimental meaning to me because of all the experiences they remind me of. It reminds me of the life I have live and it is exciting to think of the memories I still get the chance to create. Hopefully ten years from now I will look back at my photos, that aren’t worth anything to anyone else besides me, and reminisce about the way I lived my ordinary life.
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