WRITER ARTICLE FIKS

 

Name: Abiyyu Akhdan Fakhriza

Editor: Muhammad Husein Haikal

Class: 1B-Photography

Photography:

Photographers use their cameras as tools of exploration, passports to sanctuaries, instruments of change. Their images are proof that photography matters-now more than ever. Thirty-four years before the birth of this magazine, Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard wryly predicted a banal fate for the newly popularized art of photography. "With the daguerreotype," he observed, "everyone will be able to be photographed-before only those who stood out-and at the same time everything is done to make us all look exactly the same, so we only need one portrait."

 

The National Geographic Society does not intend to test Kierkegaard's thesis, at least not anytime soon. Its mission is exploration, and the gray pages of its official journal are not a visual feast. Many years will pass before National Geographic explorers start using the camera as a tool to bring back what is now its main source of fame: photographic stories that can alter perceptions and, at their best, change lives.

 

By taking a precious particle of space and time and keeping it still, a good photograph can explode our entire world, so that we never see it the same again. After all, as Kierkegaard also wrote, "truth is a snare: You can't get it without getting caught."

 

Today photography has become a global frenzy of freeze-frames. Millions of images are uploaded every minute. Correspondingly, everyone is a subject, and knows it-every moment we will add an unguarded moment to the endangered species list. It is in this highly egalitarian, semi-Orwellian, camera-ready "terra infirma" that National Geographic photographers continue to stand out. Why they do this is only partly explained by the personal choices (which lens to expose for at any given moment) that help define a photographer's style. Instead, their best images remind us that a photograph has the power to do more than just document. It can take us to unseen worlds.

 

When I tell people that I work for this magazine, I see their eyes widen, and I know what will happen if I add, as I should: "Sorry, I'm just one of the writers." A National Geographic photographer is the personification of worldliness, the witness to all earthly beauty, the occupant of everyone's dream job. I've seen The Bridges of Madison County -I get it, I'm not bitter. But I've also had the company of a National Geographic photographer at work many times, and what I saw was everything to admire and nothing to envy. If what drives them is a fierce determination to tell a story through transcendent imagery, then what weighs down their quest is a daily series of obstacles (excess baggage fees, inhospitable weather, a Greek chorus of "no"), occasionally interrupted by disaster (broken bones, malaria, prison). Away from home for months-no birthdays, holidays, school plays-they become unwelcome ambassadors in countries hostile to the West. Or sitting in a tree for a week. Or eating insects for dinner. I might add that Einstein, who sarcastically referred to photographers as lichtaffen, meaning "monkeys attracted to light," could not live with a 3am wake-up call. Don't confuse nobility with luxury. What fascinates me, as much as their image, is my colleagues' cheerful ability to deal with adversity.

 

It seemed they wouldn't have it any other way. The ground of the camera drew each of them from their different origins (a small town in Indiana or Azerbaijan, a polio isolation ward, the South African military), and over time, their work would reflect different interests: human conflict and lost cultures, big cats and small insects, deserts and seas. What do National Geographic photographers share? A hunger for the unknown, the courage not to care, and the wisdom to realize that, as someone said, "the photograph is never taken-the photograph is always given."

 

In the field, I have seen some of my lens-carrying colleagues sit for days, even weeks, with their subjects, just listening to them, learning what they have to teach the world, before finally raising the camera to their eyes. . Our photographers have spent years diving into the world of Sami reindeer herders, Japanese geishas, and New Guinea birds of paradise

 

 

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no	WH	Sentenve building (question and answer
1	what	What is the primary focus of the article regarding photography?
	answer	The article primarily focuses on the power of photography to serve as a tool of exploration, change perceptions, and capture unique moments in time and space.
2	what	what is a portrait?
	answer	Portrait photography involves taking pictures of people or pets
3.	who	Who are the central figures discussed in the article, and what is their significance?
	answer	The central figures in the article are National Geographic photographers and Søren Kierkegaard, a Danish philosopher. National Geographic photographers are significant for their role in exploration and storytelling through photography, while Kierkegaard's predictions about photography are also discussed.
4.	who	Who developed the photography technique heliography?
	answer	a French inventor named Joseph Nicéphore Niépce
5.	where	Where does the article suggest these photographers explore, and is there a specific location highlighted?
	answer	The article mentions that National Geographic photographers explore various locations worldwide, but it doesn't specify a particular place.
6.	where	where was Joseph Nicéphore Niépce born?
	answer	prancis
7.	why	Why are National Geographic photographers committed to their work, and what motivates them in their exploration?
	answer	National Geographic photographers are dedicated to telling stories through transcendent imagery, challenging Kierkegaard's predictions about photography. Their motivation stems from a deep hunger for the unknown and a willingness to face adversity in their quest for compelling images.
8.	why	why almost everyone has a camera on their cell phone?
	answer	Over time, photography technology has advanced and cameras have become easier to use and can easily take pictures.
9.	When	When does the article take place, and is there a specific timeframe mentioned?
	answer	The article doesn't specify a particular time or date and discusses photography in a more general context.
10.	when	When did Louis Daguerre develop a photography technique called the Daguerreotype?
	answer
11.	How	How has photography evolved over time?
	answer	Photography continues to develop and become more popular over time, with photographic technology becoming more advanced and cameras becoming easier to use.
12.	how	How do National Geographic photographers approach their subjects, and what challenges do they face in their work?
	answer	National Geographic photographers often spend extensive time with their subjects, listening and learning from them before capturing images. They encounter various challenges such as financial issues, adverse weather conditions, and hazardous situations in the field. Top of Form

 

Verbal and Nominal Sentences

no	Verbal Sentences
1.	National Geographic photographers often spend extensive time with their subjects, listening and learning from them before capturing images. They encounter various challenges such as financial issues, adverse weather conditions, and hazardous situations in the field. Top of Form .
2	Joseph Nicéphore Niépce discovered photography in 1826.
3	Louis Daguerre discovered a faster and more practical photography process in 1839.
4	Photography allows us to record important moments in our lives such as weddings, births of children and holidays.
5	Photography is used in industries such as fashion and journalism.
6	Photography is also used in science to record images of objects in the universe.
7	Landscape photography is a type of photography that takes natural images such as mountains, beaches and forests.
8	Portrait photography is a type of photography that takes pictures of people or animals.
9	Fashion photography is a type of photography used to promote fashion products
10	Journalistic photography is a type of photography used to report news.

 

 

no	Nominal Sentences
1	National Geographic photographers often spend extensive time with their subjects, listening and learning from them before capturing images. They encounter various challenges such as financial issues, adverse weather conditions, and hazardous situations in the field. Top of Form
2	Joseph Nicéphore Niépce is the inventor of photography.
3	A faster and more practical photography process was discovered by Louis Daguerre.
4	Photography allows us to record important moments in our lives.
5	Photography is used in industries such as fashion and journalism.
6	Photography is also used in science.
7	Landscape photography is a type of photography.
8	Portrait photography is a type of photography.
9	Fashion photography is a type of photography.
10	Journalistic photography is a type of photography

 

Tenses and It’s Pattern

no	Tenses and It’s Pattern
1	Today photography has become a global frenzy of freeze-frames
2	Present Continuous Tense: Nowadays, many people are learning photography to develop their skills.
3	Present Perfect Tense: I've taken a lot of photos over the years and I feel like I'm getting better at it.
4	Present Perfect Continuous Tense: I have been practicing photography for two hours and I feel more and more confident.
5	Past Simple Tense: Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took the first picture using a camera obscura and a lead plate covered with asphalt.
6	Past Continuous Tense: I was taking photos when suddenly it started raining and I had to run for shelter.
7	Past Perfect Tense: I had taken many photos before my camera broke.
8	Past Perfect Continuous Tense: I had been practicing photography for two hours when suddenly my camera battery ran out.
9	Future Simple Tense: I will take photos at the beach tomorrow morning.
10	Future Continuous Tense: I will be taking photos when the sun rises tomorrow morning.

 

Active and Passive Construction

no	active	passive
1	I took pictures of the view on the beach.	The pictures were taken by professional photographers.
2	The photographer photographed the model in the studio.	This camera is made by a famous company in Japan.
3	My camera has high resolution.	The photos were edited by a Photoshop expert.
4	I edit my photos using Photoshop software.	This camera lens is manufactured by a leading company in Europe.
5	The photographer used a telephoto lens to photograph birds in trees.	The images were taken using the long exposure technique.
6	I photographed the flowers in the garden with my camera.	The photos are displayed in an art gallery.
7	The photographer took pictures of the city from the top of a skyscraper.	This camera is used by many professional photographers around the world.
8	I photographed the sunset on the beach.	The pictures were taken at a music festival.
9	The photographer used a tripod to take photos at night.	The photos were published in famous photography magazines.
10	I photographed the animals at the zoo with my camera.	This camera is recommended by many photographers for beginners.

 

 

 

List of Vocabulary

 

No.	Vocabulary	Pronoun Spelling	Meaning
1	Camera	Kamera	Kamera
2	Lenses	Lens	Lensa
3	Zoom	Zum	Perbesar
4	Photograph	Fotograf	Foto
5	Focus	Fokus	Fokus
6	Capture	Kepcur	Menangkap
7	Comfortable	Kemfertbel	Nyaman
8	Street	Strit	Jalanan
9	Light	Lait	Cahaya
10	Angle	Enggel	Sudut

 

Translation into Indonesia

Reason Why Writer Uses Tenses

 

The author uses these tenses to make it easier for the readers of the articel