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The picture above shows a “Last Meal” on death row in Texas. This meal is given to prisoners before their execution. The prisoners request a meal to be their last before execution, and one of these meals is pictured above. The picture itself is a dark image with little light. It is obvious what type of food is on the plate although there is a small amount of light shining on the plate; fruits and vegetables are on this plate along with two drinks and some bread. The lighting, or lack thereof, emphasizes a dark and gloomy connotation to this photo. In context, the lighting fits the mood. This picture shows the last meal a person will be eating which is doleful. If there would have been more light shining on this food, the food would brighten up and bring positivity to this image, which is the opposite of the meaning behind this image. Light plays a major role in emphasizing the meaning behind certain images.
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