In this final Year 11 literature lesson, students explore the unseen poem “War Photographer” from the 2020 English Literature past paper. The lesson contrasts the mundanity of life, depicted through vibrant images from Ascot, with the stark tragedy captured by a photographer in war-torn streets, emphasizing the harsh realities of life amidst the illusion of normalcy. Through this analysis, students are guided to understand the complexities of perception in photography and the profound impact of contrasting imagery.