D is for Doris.
To take photos is to go through places.
Photographers are not outsiders to the environment and object that merely gaze at all of those, but are part of them.
The nature of windows and glass walls allows an ambiguous co-existence of things and their reflections. That’s when the self and the space start to merge.
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A Self
A set of “selfies” against windows or glass walls; or simply photos of the scenery with the coincidental reflection of the photographer.
The ready-made (Google) pictures are used as backdrops against the translucent personal photographs, which is to be interpreted as the merging of the objective existence of scenery and the subjective view.
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B Surroundings
A set of window views taken from vehicles on different trips. It’s as an extension of section A, but also contrasts with it in turning the focus outward, from oneself to one’s surroundings.
Things that can be highlighted by photographing from this perspective:
Photographers are not outsiders to the environment and object that merely gaze at all of those, but are part of them.
The nature of windows and glass walls allows an ambiguous co-existence of things and their reflections. That’s when the self and the space start to merge.
.
A Self
A set of “selfies” against windows or glass walls; or simply photos of the scenery with the coincidental reflection of the photographer.
The ready-made (Google) pictures are used as backdrops against the translucent personal photographs, which is to be interpreted as the merging of the objective existence of scenery and the subjective view.
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B Surroundings
A set of window views taken from vehicles on different trips. It’s as an extension of section A, but also contrasts with it in turning the focus outward, from oneself to one’s surroundings.
Things that can be highlighted by photographing from this perspective:
- Scenery outside;
- Window frame;
- Interior of the car and other passengers;
- Reflection of the photographer and other parts of the interior.