Framing

Part of the focus of this photo is the buildings which are surrounded by layers of smoke which frame the photo. 

Avoiding Mergers

There are seemingly many men around the subject of this picture, if the picture was zoomed out more, the fireman who is the subject of the photo, could get lost in the crowd of men in the same uniform.

Balance

The buildings create a diagonal shape that is easy on the eye. Behind it is fluffy smoke which creates a simple and balanced photo.

Lines

The lines in this photo are coming from the lines of smoke coming out of the building horizontally, and vertical lines of the buildings structure. This creates the eye to focus on what is going on in the building.

The Rule of Thirds

In this photo, the Empire State Building is placed towards the left side of the photo, which still gives the viewer sight of what is going on behind it.

Simplicity

The viewers eye is drawn to the center and only part of this photo which is the woman covered in dust and dirt. The attention is specially drawn only to her.

Current Events Quiz 4.2

1. Why is the Austin Fire Department "settling" with the federal government? Story page A1, "Firefighters...."
The hiring of minority firefighters after federal officials said last year they uncovered evidence of discrimination. 
2. What major retailer recently reported that millions of people's credit card data had been hacked? Business section
Target.
3. What internet-based video service reported four million new subscribers in the 4th quarter of 2013, marking the biggest single quarter increase in their history? Business section
Netflix.
4. What is the definition of a midwife, according to the story on page B1?
Specialized nurses who focus on natural child birth including labor and delivery without medical intervention or drugs to relieve pain. 
5. What former UT football recently filed for bankruptcy? Sports

Vince Young.

1. Recently the federal government refused to tackle the subject of genetically modified food labels, forcing individual states to determine whether they are going to pass laws that require food manufactures to label all food that has been modified. There is a story about this on page B8 of today's paper. Please answer the following questions:

A. Do you think that food producers should be required to label all food items that have been modified? WHY?

I think they should because consumers should know exactly what they are eating and everything about it. We should be sure of everything in and about our food for us to make a decision whether or not to eat it.

B. Are you aware of what foods you eat that have been altered? How does that impact your food consumption?

I didn't know that. It makes me feel a little more skeptical and to maybe not buy brands that are sketchy or really unhealthy. 

C. Does your family shop with these so-called GMO's in mind?

My family usually shops at Whole Foods and they try their hardest to purchase food that is organic. They focus a lot on what food we eat and their health factors.

D. Do you think that food should be altered in any way to increase its size, taste or otherwise? Why?

I don't think so because it could be gaining characteristics that are making it worse and you're losing it's original benefits. Food should be consumed in it's natural state and pesticides and hormones should not be added.