JAPAN. Hiroshima. 1951. The subject of this photo is a victim of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack. Although he survived, he was left with brutal radiation scars across his body. The photo is extremely powerful, capturing victim in a very vulnerable position, and the viewer can clearly see the damage that was done. The background is out of focus but the ruins and damage done to the city is evident. A strong vertical line can be seen down the center of the frame along the man's spine as well as a horizontal one running through the victims hands, elbows and head. These two lines create a cross-like shape.
-Allison
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