Spot News/General News in Photography

This week we learned about three different aspects of Photojournalism.  We learned about spot news, general news and ethics in photojournalism.  First,  I would define spot news as news that happens unexpectedly or the latest news that is reported immediately. Secondly, I would define General News as news that might appear on the front page of a newspaper or publication and appeal emotionally to a large number of viewers.  Below are examples of spot news and general news:  The car accident is an example of spot news.  I chose the image because it would definitely be something that happens unexpectedly and may appear on your local news channel.  The second image of the man weeping is an example of general news and could easily appear in a newspaper or national publication.  I feel that this image would appeal to many emotionally. 

"Untitled" © Karen Longwell @ http://karenlongwell.com/spot_news

"You Took my Heart"  ©  http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/news-nets-32-2010-nyppa-year-pictures-awards-gallery-1.49731?pmSlide=0