Saturday, February 12, 2011

Unknown vs. Familiar Space

When one is in a familiar place they would be more likely to take photographs in more detail. Since they are familiar with the place, the photographs would convey a sense of intimacy and comfortability with that place. In contrast, a photograph of an unknown space would present more general characteristics of the place. This might leave out detail and instead capture a more broad view of the unexplored place. The same is applied to places that do not have a lot of human presence or influence. Although this place would be hard to find, because even the most natural of places, such as the rainforest, have been altered by humans. However, a place that has not been "touched" by humans, would be photographed in a general way. A series of photographs could progress from a "big picture" to something more specific. The idea of "big" to "little". 

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