Susan Sontag Reading Response

I found it interesting how she says that a photograph can represent more than just an image, and how it can replace a memory if the only memories you have of something is through a photo or group of photos. I also thought it was interesting how she said that photography can have a certain power because it is the only image system where the creator is not in complete control.ph

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