Ferguson, Uncensored is a great example of how pictures make a viewer develop emotions through the use of different photography techniques. The photographs in the article strategically make the pictures focus on specific aspects in each image. The viewer is forced to respond in a very specific way. The rioting in Ferguson left the country very divided. Many sided with the protesters at Ferguson, while other with the officers. This collection of images presents an emotional argument to the viewer, that forces their emotions to side with the protesters in Ferguson rather than the officers.

The images in Ferguson, Uncensored makes a clear argument that the protesters were the ones who deserve support. The first image of the article is a very simple image, that of the community in a church. But the effects in the image make the viewers eyes focus on the elderly man in the picture almost immediately. This is accomplished by blurring the background and focusing the picture on the elderly man. The elderly man also stands out in the image because of his white shirt, it creates much contrast with the majority of the people in the image who are wearing black. Unlike the rest of the people in the image his face details and facial expression can easily be recognized by the viewer, it is one of much sadness and hurt. The viewer is immediately heartbroken and develops sympathy for the elderly man. The image makes the viewer feel as if this man has been severely wronged. This image emotionally stimulates the viewer. The image forces anyone, regardless of who they initially sided with during the protest, to side with the community in Ferguson.

The next image in the presentation is much like the previous mentioned image. In the image there is a group of demonstrators out in the streets protesting. The image has a blurred effect making the viewers eyes go directly to the protester with the loudspeaker. The details on his face can be identified very easily, so much so that a popping vein can be seen on his forehead. His face shows pure outrage. His mouth is wide open, from this the viewer can instantaneously tell he is yelling in the loudspeaker. Another special aspect to this image is the sign a protester is holding up. The man holding the sign cannot be very well distinguished, but the sign of his can. The sign is neon green and pops out thanks to the background. But unlike all the other signs in the image, this sigh sign is blurred just a little bit and is still legible. It reads “Mike white Murdered Mike Brown we need Justice.” The effects that are present in the image hit the viewer hard. Quickly the viewer understands that the community has been harmed and justice must be served. The poster, being only slightly blurred, helps make this point clear. Because the poster is legible the image changes. Without the poster this image or it being blurred out, the image could be counterproductive. But because the words “we need justice” can clearly be seen the protest becomes a righteous movement. Anyone who views this image immediately know that the community has been wrong. Quickly, the view gives emotional support and sympathy to the protesters. 

Lastly at the end of the article is one of the most important images. The image presented is the photographer himself. In the image the whole background is blurred and the viewer’s eyes go straight to Scott, the photographer of the article, and three officers who are arresting him. Scott stands out amazingly in the image thanks to the blurred background. But the two uniformed officers to his sides also help him standout. Scott’s face also stands out strangely thanks to his oddly shaded sunglass. Thanks to this, his grin can easily be made out, providing some comedic relief. The image causes the viewer much confusion at first. In the whole article this is the only image of someone being arrest, and it is not even a protester but rather a reporter. After this realization the viewer quickly understands why this image was place here and its importance. The image makes the officers seem as if they are trying to control the media coverage. The image makes the viewer sway further in favor of the protestors. The viewer quickly sides with Scott and his charismatic grin and becomes angry with the officers who are taking him away. With this image the viewer, regardless of where they stood prior to view the article, have sided with the protester. 

Ferguson, Uncensored is very carefully constructed article, made to have viewers develop some very specific opinions on the riots in Ferguson. Quickly a ton of injustice is set by the images. The way the images are enhanced and altered also help with this tone. The whole article was engineered to make any viewer side with the protesters. Ferguson, Uncensored accomplishes its goal and makes the viewer gain need emotions of sympathy and support for the protesters in Ferguson. 
