Observation is the study of facts. An example of a statement of fact is, "The wind is blowing." If the wind is indeed blowing, this would be a statement of fact. Perception is how we interpret the information we gather through observation. An example of perception would be, "The wind is blowing dramatically." I took a fact and stated it with my perception. My observation of the wind is that it is dramatic. Someone else may view the wind as relatively calm, depending on their life experience. Perceptions can skew facts if we are not careful. Let's practice observing by only stating facts and attempting to leave our perceptions out of the equation. Examine the image below called "Candy Cigarette" by photographer Sally Mann. Write the Who, What, When, and Where in great detail, sticking only to the facts. Avoid the subjective. Use the example questions for each section of Who, What, When, and Where to give you an idea of what to respond to, for example: Who: Who or what is the subject of the scene? Describe the subject in detail, including physical characteristics. Describe the subject's body language. Describe the subject's behavior. Gather only the facts. Be specific and detailed. What: What is the main action in the image? What else is going on in the image? Gather only the facts. Be specific and detailed. When: What season is it, time of year? What time of day is it? What, roughly, is the time period? Gather only the facts. Be specific and detailed. Where: Where is the scene of action? Look at the facts in the image to try to determine the location. Gather only the facts. Be specific and detailed. The photograph is "Candy Cigarette" by the famous photographer Sally Mann.