In What Ways Can Pictures Convey Ideas Better Than Words

Pictures capture a single moment in time, looking at those moments will reveal a story. A person’s expression, the quality of the picture, and what is in the picture among other things will give you the details for that story. Below are six pictures taken at different locations at Stockton University. A group of students in a class needed to go to these locations together and each take a group selfie. These pictures are informative, they give you an idea of where you can find something. Personally I have a better sense of direction around campus, having completed this assignment. The pictures demonstrate the social experience we had. Some of us are smiling, or maybe confused. For myself it was also a way to meet people in a bonding experience as we searched for our next spot. Sometimes the quality of the picture is not very good, this adds character showing that we are not perfect. In this manner pictures convey what it is to be human by capturing a visual image of the situation. Hearing someone tell a story can create a very different idea in one’s mind. The listener is very dependent on how the speaker tells the story. Tone of voice, body language and other features add to the story. Reading words on a page in beneficial as you can go back and read a set script for a story, but you are left to create an image in your mind. People easily fill in the gaps of scenarios not filled by words by putting in stereotypes or whatever make the most sense. A picture conveys all of these characteristics in their raw nature, to the audience eliminating stereotypes. Pictures create a strong connection for someone who was not there. I give you the opportunity to create your own idea of what is happening in each image below.