For this analysis, I have chosen two photographs, one of a modern house and the other of an old house. The two photographs have a common denominator in that they are both houses that vary to a great extent in regard to their size and time of construction. The modern house gives the picture of an ideal place of residence for the well-to-do urban resident who is comparatively much better off than the majority of the population in the given area. The house is modern, palatial, and portrays an aura of having been tastefully built-in meticulously taking care of the minutest details. The house is blessed with natural surroundings that allow the free flow of natural energy for the owner of the house and other inhabitants. The presence of two luxurious beach chairs that are lavishly spread across the porch of the house is a clear indication of the ease and comfort that is given priority by the owner of the house, thus indicating the immense importance of relaxation in one’s life. The picture gives away the fact that the house has been newly built incorporating the latest construction techniques in exposing it to maximum light and air as is evident from the large glass window panes and facade of the house. The house is surrounded by open space and greenery to give vent to nature in blessing it with all its gifts by way of fresh air and sunlight in addition to the serenity of peaceful and quiet nights. The photograph of the house has been taken most appropriately in fully conveying all the details and characteristics of the house so as to enable the viewer to experience the advantages in one glance of the picture. The house appears large enough to house a medium-size family where its inhabitants can live a healthy and rewarding life much to the envy of those who are not blessed with such facilities. Indeed, the photograph of the house symbolizes the ultimate that one can imagine in terms of luxury and the serenity that one expects in the place of residence.
The second picture depicts an old dilapidated house that appears to have been built at a much earlier time and seems to have been abandoned by its original owner is now being occupied by some temporary inhabitants. The house as it appears is indicative of being presently used as a residence by people who have no means at their disposal to live in a decent and fully equipped house. Its surroundings give way to the belief that it has not been maintained for a long time in attending to the most immediate repairs and maintenance required in making it habitable for comfortable living. The picture of the house clearly depicts that it is located in a remote area which is probably in the countryside where too many people may not be residing. The surroundings may be natural but the house gives away the impression of a poverty-stricken place which does not convey good taste and harmonious circumstances. The charm which goes with a house that is located in the countryside is missing in this photograph. There is no liveliness conveyed by looking at the picture and one is rather put off into thinking all kinds of negative things by minutely observing certain details of the house. The picture depicts the house as being in shambles as if it is a temporary outfit on the verge of being demolished. The thought of having the house demolished comes straight to the mind so that a new house in keeping with the aura and serenity of the greenery that goes with the countryside can be built in its place. This house appears to be totally isolated since there is no other sign of other houses in the vicinity thus implying that it would not be pleasurable to live in an isolated spot. The presence of totally barren trees adds to the woes of the location of the house. There is not a single tree in the vicinity that can add charm to a gloomy picture. The place is not well kept as can be seen from the litter on the ground and along the boundary of the house as well. There are some locations everywhere that somehow do not suit the inhabitance of human beings and this house clearly depicts such an example, and it is perhaps for this reason that it has not been well kept so far. Otherwise, somebody would have purchased and constructed a new house in its place after demolishing the old one.
In contrast, the picture of the modern house is more appealing in giving a sense of happiness at first glance which is exactly the opposite in the case of the other house. It would be a pleasure to live in a modern house, but it does not imply that living in a countryside house will not be pleasurable, but the particular house depicted in the picture is not suitable for healthy and enjoyable living. In contrast, the modern house which is located in the main city is surrounded by nature and has the potential of allowing its inhabitants to live in keeping with a healthy lifestyle.