I chose this image after watching the documentary on Annie Leibovitz. I love how she just jumped on the opportunity to tour with The Rolling Stones and documented the whole tour. Otherwise she would not have gotten any shots like this one. One of the members of one of the most iconic bands of all time lounging on the floor in his hotel room watching tv. I could only dream of having an experience like that and being able to take a photograph like this. Leibovitz's earlier style like this is simple composition with lots going on, but a reasonably clear subject. This specific photograph could have been set up better, perhaps having the man laying the other way so his head doesn't get lost in the desk, or perhaps even just sitting up a bit more. I like how everything is mostly in focus, showing the whole scene in a image like this i feel is pretty important. Having all of their stuff still on the counters and such adds to the whole feel of the image as well. Having the bed just peaking in at the bottom of the frame adds to the feel of the image as well. It helps you figure out that its a hotel room rather then a living room or something else. Leibovitz's earlier style i find most intriguing, no flash, all film, spontaneous photography, and nearly no experience. and its beautiful photography. you're eye travels through the frame with no effort, you just want to see everything and know the story behind the photograph. There is some shapes in the photograph, but i don't believe it was intended, she just wanted to capture the moment. Not necessarily with design elements and without trying to make it a good photograph. The realty of it makes it a good photograph.
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