Roger Fenton used visual composition to create a powerful image of the loss of war in Valley of the Shadow of Death. He used a low angle to capture the vastness of the landscape, with the cannonballs scattered across the ground creating a sense of destruction and despair. He also used a wide-angle lens to capture the vastness of the scene, emphasizing the scale of the destruction. The lack of human figures in the image further emphasizes the emptiness and desolation of the scene. The image is a powerful reminder of the devastating effects of war.
