Favorite Magazine Cover

The New York Times Magazine, May 19, The Secret Lives of Germs

Photographer: Hannah Whitaker
Designer: Arem Duplessis
"This cover story by Michael Pollen argues that while we have been obsessed with eradicating germs, there are health advantages to being exposed to them. The cover shot by Hannah Whitaker of a baby being licked by a dog makes graphic the prevalence of germs in our everyday lives.

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This magazine cover is very interesting to me. It appeals to me emotionally, mostly, because of the dog licking the baby. Then, I notice the word "Germs" and I understand what the picture is about. I want to read the magazine because it really caught my eye. The lighting is outdoor lighting, which really makes the picture seem natural. I also like the way they set up this picture, the way the dog has her arm around the baby.