I like the layout of this photo. I think the way you put it together successfully allows the viewer to interpret a narrative. The messy room, the lighting, the placement of the objects and the expression on your face all go well together. I see a strong narrative on the relationship of the student and fast food.
I never realized, till just now, how eerie the smile is on the packaging of any McDonalds meal is. It plays nicely into – what I interpreted as – the abusive relationship. McDonalds playing the part of the satisfied being that gains all ($), while you (especially with that expression) play the part of the victim who gains nothing. When looking at this photo, I get the sense that although the student doesn’t necessarily enjoy the relationship they have with fast food (in reality it never makes them feel good about themselves) they keep going back to it because its always there for them, smiling and always willing to take you back.
Sorry, but I honestly don’t see anything in need of drastic change. I like it as is.
Agreed I love the story, I love the 'relationship' you've created everything is well done. The ONLY thing I do not like, is the window in the background with the flower. My eye is just constantly drawn to it and then I see the bottles etc. I would like it better if the curtain was shut.
I'm torn, I love the super blue light cast of the daylight coming in through the window, but the giant bright rectangle of light it creates in the frame is entirely distracting to me. I want to have my cake and eat it too, may a slightly higher composition and pulling back yet zooming in to crop/compress the background more but keep you the same relative size?
I like the layout of this photo. I think the way you put it together successfully allows the viewer to interpret a narrative. The messy room, the lighting, the placement of the objects and the expression on your face all go well together. I see a strong narrative on the relationship of the student and fast food.
ReplyDeleteI never realized, till just now, how eerie the smile is on the packaging of any McDonalds meal is. It plays nicely into – what I interpreted as – the abusive relationship. McDonalds playing the part of the satisfied being that gains all ($), while you (especially with that expression) play the part of the victim who gains nothing. When looking at this photo, I get the sense that although the student doesn’t necessarily enjoy the relationship they have with fast food (in reality it never makes them feel good about themselves) they keep going back to it because its always there for them, smiling and always willing to take you back.
Sorry, but I honestly don’t see anything in need of drastic change. I like it as is.
Agreed I love the story, I love the 'relationship' you've created everything is well done. The ONLY thing I do not like, is the window in the background with the flower. My eye is just constantly drawn to it and then I see the bottles etc. I would like it better if the curtain was shut.
ReplyDeleteI'm torn, I love the super blue light cast of the daylight coming in through the window, but the giant bright rectangle of light it creates in the frame is entirely distracting to me. I want to have my cake and eat it too, may a slightly higher composition and pulling back yet zooming in to crop/compress the background more but keep you the same relative size?
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I agree with Nathan.. I love the narrative you've created here! I like the warm/cool light create interesting contrast! :)
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