Moises is a Peruvian/Spanish photojournalist who was born in Peru and relocated to Barcelona, Spain at the age of 1. It was during his lat year of university, in 1998, that he first became interested in photography, being influenced by the events of the balkan wars and the work of photo journalist covering it.
Moises interned at sever newspaper agencies in California and, upon graduation, in New York before packing up and traveling to Kosovo to document the immediate aftermath of the Balkan Wars.
Between 200-2007 he worked for the New York Newsday Newspaper, covering covering the fallout of the 9/11 attacks, allowing him to travel between Afghanistan, Iraq, and other Middle Eastern countries. After wards he became a freelance photographer, contributing to the The New York Times, Human Rights Watch, Newsweek, and TIME Magazine, among other international publications.
In 2010 Moises was invited to join Magnum Photos as a Nominee. He now lives between Cairo and New York City.
AFGHANISTAN. Marja. March 2010. US Marines kneel behind a smoke screen at an helicopter landing zone in Marja, Helmand Province.
RAQ. Baghdad, March 2003.A boy with a hunting rifle runs through the British Cemetery in
central Baghdad during a sandstorm
GREECE, Athens. July 2009. An asylum seeker sleeps under the Kifisou Bridge near the immigration office in the Petro Rally district of Athens where hundreds of asylum seekers wait for hours through the night to have a chance to apply for asylum.
AFGHANISTAN. Kunar Province. March 2010. Afghan soldiers carry a wounded comrade into an American medevac helicopter after a Taliban ambush near the village of Tsunek, Kunar Province
EL SALVADOR. Ilopango. May 2007. A female gang member is found raped and murdered on a road in the town of Ilopango
IRAQ. Baghdad, Iraq. July 2004. A man tries to tame an Arabian horse looted from one of Saddam Hussien's palaces
1. My first in impression was how powerful and large the Arabian horse seems, compared to the young man, yet they both seem fearless.
2. The work portrays the struggle between Powerful and massive Hussein rule vs the Iraqi people.
3.Although both subjects are of different size, Moises uses diagonal lines that form a triangle to bring both of them together.
4. When examining the photograph one notices triangles, as well as the soft/smooth yet dirty texture of the horses body. One is also drawn by the bright whites of the horse in contrast with the dark colors of the young man.
5. There diagonal lines organize the photograph as well as an uneven horizontal line. Two very powerful lines that bring the man and horse together as if about to clash.
Analysis
1. What stands out in the photo is the is the power and muscles of the horse and how fearles the man seems to be approaching it. It is as if defining a certain period in the Iraqi war.
2. As mentioned before, diagonal organize the photograph.
3. The white hair of the horse contrasts well with the dark skin and colorful clothes of the young man
Interpretation
. Taken in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2004. The photo ms to showcase the early periods of the Iraqi war, bringing to mind Iraqi citizens revolting against their government and toppling statues of Saddam Hussein. In other words, a David vs Goliath scene. The ordinary Iraqi man vs the enormous power of the Saddam Hussein regime, or in this case his horse.
Evaluation
1. My first impression did not change, in anything it was enhanced. It is a very powerful photo, considering the time period.
2. I do think it was a successful photograph. The photographer expertly uses lines, shapes to organize the photo and draw the viewers eyes where he wants them.
3. I do find it unique. Photojournalism, as a medium, communicates humanity, good and bad. I think his photograph really captures an intense period of conflict in the history of the Iraqi people.
4. Haha, I would love to try. It would be an honor and a privilege to document such important issues in the world, that should and must be known by all
5. They do.
6. Yes, Moises expertly set up the shot.
7. Yes. In fact, as soon as I have the money, I will buy it; along with others.
8. Allot.
9. Incredibly so.
