Parade on Lower Broadway

Feininger, Andreas. Parade on Lower Broadway. 1952. George Eastman House, Rochester, New York. ARTstor. Web. 30 January 2013.

I selected this image because I thought it was fun and exciting. The photograph gives off energy and portrays a scene that is very active, thanks to the confetti falling in front of the camera lens, the American flag waving in the upper corner, and the streets packed with people down below. I cannot tell what is being celebrated but it is easy to pick up on the enthusiasm of the crowd, even without being able to see their faces