I think this image is trying to tell us that sometimes people aren't who they seem to be. What you see, hear or think about someone based on surface appearances isn’t always accurate. I feel like I can relate to this image a lot because my friends always tell me that when they first saw me they didn't like me because they thought I was mean. Don’t judge people if you don’t know them.
I'd like to believe that us humans are considerate people, but that's not always the case. Many people feel the need to scrutinize and over-examine little things. The mosaic tiles represent the little things, but when this image is looked at as a whole, you notice the tiles make up one picture.
I think the message behind this image is to metaphorically "put down the magnifying glass" and get a new perspective. Sometimes it can be really hard to make sense of things when you're looking at them really close. The same thing is true in life. So instead of judging or over-examining, get a different perspective.
I think this picture is symbolizing that we need to take a closer look at people. In todays world, we love judging and jumping to conclusions, but we should really take a step back and get to learn the people we are judging. Every single person on this planet Earth is different and we all have our own stories, so in a way, we're all interesting and different.
If everyone knew everyone's story, people would be less likely to judge and more likely to become friends.
I think that it means that you are made up of many pieces that even you don't know about yourself until you take a closer look.
everyone is made of all types of tiny things, all joining together to become one things in the end
I think this image is telling us is that if you take a look into a person you'll find lots of little detail that make them up.
I think this image is saying that you need to take a closer look at people/things before you judge.
I think this image is conveying knowledge of onesself. notice how the magnifying glass is pointed at his heart, or his heart area. i think it means something like take a close look at yourself.
I think this image is saying that it's not always easy to see the little things in life.
I think this image is trying to say there is more to a person than what they look like on the outside. You never know who a person really is just by looking at them. You don’t know how they react to certain situations. You don’t know what they have been through or going through. You need to take the time to get to know someone. You need to look closer and deeper at a person when trying to get to know them and not everything about someone you can see with your eyes.
I believe what this figure is trying to say is self observation. By this i mean that even though things may seem obvious to the naked eye, once you take a closer look things may be different than what everyone else sees. take a closer look at life and enjoy it.
I think this figure is showing you must look closer at someone to understand who they really are. Kind of like don't read a book by its cover.
I think she’s looking at life and people. I think the message it’s sending is look at the little things even when they seem big, and to keep looking for great outcomes. That life can feel like it’s upside down but you just have to find the right angle to make life right sides up.
I think he or she is showing a message you have to look at the little things in life and when you look at the big picture you might miss the little things that might be more important to you. Also you might have to look at life from a different angle sometimes.
Because the figure in the image is holding the magnifying glass up to herself, I think that the picture represents self-examination. As a whole, the mosaic tiles make up an entire person, by individually, they make up individual pictures. This delivers the message that our small traits and experiences do not define us; they enrich us as a whole.
The way that a person acts in one situation or their reaction in a single instance doesn’t define them. It is one nuanced thread that is weaved into the tapestry of their personality. I love to read, do not like to wait, and value boredom. If you only saw that I valued boredom, you would think I am lazy. However, combined with my reading habits, these traits can lead to making time for meaningful reflection.
Appreciate every part of yourself, and know that you are you down the most minute detail. Every aspect of you is a piece of who you are, and your picture wouldn’t be the same without them.
At first, this image is seen as whole. One person, one magnifying glass, one universe. Then, when you look at it a second time, you see that it is not a whole, but instead it is a bunch of little pieces making up a whole picture.
I think this image is describing how people appear versus how they really are. At first glance, a person may look put together and whole. Then, once you get to know them you'll learn the many pieces that make them up to make them the person they are. Whether they are good or bad.
I feel that I can relate to this piece a lot, but I feel that anyone can relate to this. Only because so many people feel this way. It's like how on social media people want to appear one way, but they could be completely different in real life.
My opinion is that this piece is very powerful. It contains a very deep and true inner message within in it. One that people can relate to, but some may not want to.
At first, from the thumbnail of the article from the New York Times Picture Prompts Page, I thought I saw a realistic picture of a person holding up a magnifying glass close to a camera lense. However, as I clicked on the article, I realized that there was no person, just bits of colored shapes arranged into the model of what appears to be a person.
I think this image represents the human soul versus its appearance. From first inspection, everyone appears to be something complete, solid, figured out, but if you get close, you’ll realize that everyone is as complicated as the swirls we see in that magnifying glass. Each person is different, but the shapes and colors represent the millions of ways they differ from one another. There are thousands of kinds of people in the world, and only with a closer look, will you be able to recognize all the parts that make them special.
The mentioned article entails the effect the chosen memoirs have on their readers and the varying level of quality in them. I found it interesting that such a picture was used in this kind of article, because the things that are being studied to their very core are the pieces of work, not the people themselves. However, the swirl found in the magnifying glass could apply to this as well. A more obscure image and meaning can be taken out of a person's words if given more thought.
I think that this shows how people are made up of many different parts, that all make up the beautiful creation. Each one is different, special, and join together to make a unique, amazing person.
I like this picture. It shows how someone is not made out one single piece, and cannot be defined as such. People have many aspects to them, and you cannot generalize about them just from on part of them. You need to learn about the different parts of them, and learn about what kind of person they are.
Hello self examination!
It feels like I can never do anything without seeing the worst in the product or myself. In any group activity, I usually place the blame on myself when something goes wrong because I truly believe I am the flawed one. I can never look at a project and be completely satisfied with it. There’s always something I can do better whether it’s in school, sports, or even my social life. I examine every little thing that I’ve done and I know I’m not the only one who does this.
When I took a creative writing class, we were required to share something we wrote during the week every Friday. Every time someone would get up there, they would stammer out reasons why their writing was horrible when in reality, it was amazing. Our teacher would always tell us we are our worst critics and I don’t think I’ll ever forget that. Every is their worst critic and we don’t need to be so hard on ourselves. When the day is over, are we still alive? Are we happy? Are we healthy? Those are the things that matter.
If we can answer yes to any of those questions, then everything is alright. There’s no need to worry about things that have already happened or are going to happen. There’s no need to blame ourselves for mistakes because it’s in the past. It’s not about what we have done, but what we will do.
This society is based on the regular inspection of a person's exterior. Everybody has their eyes on the prizes of followers on social media and comfort that bounces off compliments and reassurance that one gains from being in on the trends. This image represents what most of us want to look like and what most of us yearn. The need to be looked upon by ones thoughts, intelligence, and culture is a need that gains momentum with the years of petulant atmospheres fabricated from modern society. I see this image as being able to look at a person for every aspect of what they are and to receive constructive criticism for what it is, constructive. Simultaneously, this depiction is able to capture the welter of mixed views and characteristics that are constantly boiling inside us. My opinion of the message is strong, I think it is a beautiful way of using imagery to exploit the flames of human nature. I can relate to the message and I am sure I am not alone; we all crave the magnifying glass that successfully exploits us as an individual of substance to our peers.
After reading the artical I think the image is saying that you need to look deeper than someones appearence. Don't judge a book by it's cover. So don't look at someone and say you don't like them. Overall this is my take on the image.
I think this picture is showing us that people are made up of many different, unique parts that come together to create a wonderful piece of art. The magnifying glass that this little girl is holding reveals those little pieces that she is made up of. The message in this image is tremendously impactful; showing people that every little bit of you is important and special.
That you are more than just a face or name; that you have personality traits and quirks that make them who you are. If we didn’t have those, people would be so boring. There would be no point in relationships because there would be nothing for us to fall in love with. Everyone would be exactly the same.
This is a very interesting work of art. It has a very powerful message about looking at who you are. As people, we all do things that we can’t understand and aren’t proud of. When we commit actions of this nature it forces us to take a look at ourselves. To take a look at the person we have become. I can relate to this message because there are times in my life where I have been given a choice to make. Making the right choice played a crucial role in becoming who I am today. When making that choice I had to examine every single part of myself mentally and emotionally. Discovering who you are is such an incredible process, but it can be a very difficult one. You must truly hold a magnifying glass up to your heart and soul to find the answers. Sometimes you can’t find an answer, and that’s okay. Taking the time to do some heavy thinking and figure out who you are, what you want in life, and your values takes time. Looking at yourself is such an amazing process because you never know what you might discover. Sometimes you will even know things, but not be able to admit them to yourself. This image represents somebody thinking really hard about the kind of person that they are. It’s a challenging process, but understanding yourself is worth the hard work.