John Wood's pictures were unlike anything I have ever seen. I wasn't in love with them but I understood them. And what's more is I respected him so much for holding himself back as he created his photographs. Let me explain: what I mean by that is John Wood had opinions and he definitely had a message. He was passionate about things. And being an artist, his art was an outlet for him and also a medium through which to spread his message. Knowing this and then seeing what he did through his photos made me really respect him for his restraint. His pictures were thoughtful and provocative but not in one did he SHOVE the message in the viewers face. It was there, the viewer could see that he was trying to make a point but he wouldn't tell you what to feel. His message was just.. there. If I were an artist and I had a medium through which I could affect millions of people, you can bet that I would be promoting my own agenda and not in a subtle way. Therefore I was immensely surprised and impressed to find such quiet but thoughtful photographs.