Alvin Langdon Coburn – 1917

Harry Callahan – 1950

Similarities:

Both photographers work in black and white. Both images were taken in the early 19’s. Harry uses repetition of lines and symmetry in his image , similarly Harry uses the repetition of the trees to create his effective image using objects.

Differences:

Harry would use commonplace objects and scenery for his focus in his photographs whereas Alvin was known for taking nonobjective photographs meaning he created the symmetry and lines himself. Another difference between the 2 photographers is Callahan chose a subject for his photos , photographed it for a while , left the subject and moved onto a different subject. Wheres Coburn focused on abstract photography and creating abstract lines and flattening the perspective to emphasise abstraction.