Period 5 -- Critical Analysis #20

4/20/2017

Today you will be writing about a photograph by artist Lori Nix. This image is from her series titled The City.

Write 4 paragraphs, 5 sentences minimum per paragraph. Remember, refer to your "How to See" handout for analyzing a photograph--

Describe specifics.
Describe form.
Describe the content.
Evaluate the image.

Before you write, read the artist statement:

I consider myself a faux-landscape photographer. I build meticulously detailed model environments and then photograph the results. Through the photographic process, the fictional scene is transformed into a surreal space, where scale, perspective, and the document of the photograph create a tension between the material reality of the scene and the impossibility of the depicted narrative. In this space, between evidence and plot, the imagination of the viewer is unlocked, engaged, and provoked. I want my scenes to convey rich, complex, detailed, and, ultimately, open-ended narratives.

Several common themes prevail throughout my work: the constructed photograph, the landscape in turmoil, and danger married to humor. I present these elements as the raw materials of stories with messages, but without conclusions.

The photographs I create do not reflect the tradition of the grand idyllic landscape. Rather than showing the beautiful or heroic vista, I look to the darker corners of life. I am interested in the forces of entropy, in the ruins left in the wake of human pretense of grandeur. My scenes are usually devoid of people, and this emptiness becomes an important element. In this way, the impact of civilization is shown by what remains in the absence of humans. Evidence of humans may still be visible, but the cause for their absence is left unclear, allowing the viewer to complete the narrative.

In my current series The City, I focus on the ruins of urban landscapes. I have chosen the spaces that celebrate modern culture, knowledge, and innovation: the theater, the museum, and the library. Here the monuments of civilization and material culture are abandoned, in a state of decay and ruin, with natural elements such as plants, insects, and animals beginning to repopulate the spaces. This idea of paradise lost, or the natural world reclaiming itself, becomes more forceful as we face greater environmental challenges in the world around us.

Will Carsten link

4/20/2017 11:52:59 am

This image is of an abandoned library. It has dark and colorful colors in the image. The lighting is dull to emphasize the abandon feeling. There are lots of plants, books, and one giant tree growing through the library. There is not a lot happening in this image because it is taken during a dark time.

The image is not underexposed, it is in fact perfect. The image is in focus, mainly in the middle of the image. The colors do appear correct, but only to fit the in with the environment. There appears to be no pixelation in the image. This photo is very pleasing to look at due to its composition.

The rule of thirds is being used in this image due to the trees being on the right and in the middle. It is taken from a bugs eye view. It is indeed framed by the outline of the library. The lines from the railing directed my eyes to the trees in this image. The image is decently balanced.

There is not a lot of negative space, everything is being take up. The theme of this image is the world in 50 years. There looks to be as if there could be a story being told in this image.It almost reminds me of a dream in a way. Overall I love these kind of images to give me that surreal kind of feeling, I feel these photos will be very successful.

Emmet Owen

4/20/2017 11:54:30 am

This photograph by Lori Nix is of a library that was abandoned by people for a while. Lori Nix creates dystopian dioramas and then photographs them from particular angles in order to give the look that she wants. She works with a partner Kathleen on these and it can take up to seven months. When one first looks at the photograph it seems as if she had taken this photo somewhere in real life. The closer you look, the more you notice little things to show it was manufactured.

The library seems to be old because of how the industry and portraits are. This photograph uses lighting to highlight the tree in the center. There is negative space along the corners and edges of the photo. Lori uses the hole in the ceiling and the windows for a source of light. The lines direct your attention towards the center of the photo.

The rule of thirds is not being used in this photograph. The photograph is also asymmetrical. The shutter speed did not make a big difference in this photograph seeing as the object is still. There is a low ISO because the photograph is not grainy. The camera was held still by use of a tripod.

I personally do not like the photograph. The scale of the objects make it unrealistic and unbelievable to be a dystopia. The there are books scattered everywhere as if people were in a rush yet the shelves are filled perfectly. However, the photograph does use a good angle for the viewers perspective. I felt as if this could have been executed better even though it does take a lot of time.

Mary Warder

4/20/2017 11:56:36 am

This image depicts a dilapidated library. This image was done by Lori Nix, and the scene is actually set up within a diorama, and that diorama is the subject of the photograph. In this image, you can see several shelves full of books. There are broken table parts littered around the floor, and trees are growing within the library. A hole in the ceiling can be seen, and the library looks overall dusty, abandoned, and destroyed. Other than the colorful books, this picture includes mostly neutral colors such as browns and grays. Despite the sunlight filtering into the room, this image appears underexposed due to the large amount of dark shadows present.

The image is in focus, as everything can be clearly seen. The resolution is adequate, so much so that a set-up of tiny props looks extremely realistic. The image seems to be color correct, and the image is composed well. How the entire diorama is composed emphasizes the idea of the abandonment and destruction within the library. Because it shows the purpose behind these images so well, the composition is pleasing to look at.

I would say that the main subject of the image is the tree in the middle of the library. Because the tree seems to be directly in the center, the rule of thirds is not being used. The point of view is as if it was taken by somebody within the library. The focal point is framed by its surroundings such as the trees, shelves, etc. The lines of the shelves and railings help guide your eye to the tree. These lines help shine a light on the fact that the tree is growing in the middle of this destruction zone. The subject does not fill the image, but there is also a lack of negative space within this image. Every part of the image is filled with something, and there's no noticeable gaps within the frame.

This image is showing common places in the world, but after the human race is no longer present. Lori nix builds these dioramas to show a post-apocalyptic world- something that many people have never seen or imagined before. I believe this image makes people think about the fact that even when humans are gone, the places we inhabit will still exist. This image also shines light on the fact that without upkeep, these places will fall apart. I like this image, along with a lot of Lori Nix's work, because it's interesting to see something that seems so dystopian and futuristic.

Tamyka Mena

4/20/2017 11:57:17 am

The image depicts a post-apocalyptic library. Nature is obviously taking its course and finding itself growing in the building. The image is using a lot of warm tones like green and yellow. The library is illuminated by a hole in the ceiling and the sun peaking through. There are paintings on the wall, books on the floor, and there is a globe in the bottom corner. There are no actions being depicted in the image but the stillness of it makes it even more ominous.

The exposure of the image is perfect. The dark shadows on the back walls really add a sense of depth to the image. The image does seem to be color corrected. The tones of colors stand out perfectly. There is absolutely no pixelation in the image. The resolution of the image is superb because of the 8x10 digital camera she uses.

The composition of the photograph is definitely pleasing. The way everything is meticulously placed, like the crooked paintings, really adds more character to the image. I think the focal point of the image is the tree just because of the ray of sunshine shining upon it and there is so much emphasis on it. The vertical lines of the tree really direct your eyes to the skylight poking through the ceiling. The image does not have symmetry but that is what makes it more realistic.

I think the photograph represents mankind in general. I think this because the tree serves as a symbol of life and nature. The surroundings represent chaos and destruction. The image reminds me of a lot of the dystopian films I watched and still watch today. Overall, I really like the image because it shows you that there can be beauty within the madness of a situation.

Bailey Dietzmann

4/20/2017 11:57:37 am

This is an image of a deserted library with plants growing inside of them. The railings are gold and the trees are vibrantly green. There's broken wood on the ground that looks like it fell from the ceiling as well. The lighting is studio lighting considering that this is a photograph of a diorama. The books on the shelves have a variety of colors and sizes. There are some shelves that contain more books in them as well as paintings on the walls aligning with the shelves.

The image has perfect lighting as well as it is in focus. The image is pleasing to look at it because of the mysteriousness behind it. The way that the composition functions is that it makes you want to know why so many things are broken and dilapidated. The point of view in this photograph is bug's eye because the diorama is at eye-level with the camera. The various lines that are being shown are within the book case. Some are crooked as well as some are perfectly straight.

The theme behind this photograph is curiosity. The image is so strange and unrealistic that it raises the question of "why?". It is so artistically detailed that it is quite hard to capture every little object. This brings curiosity to the human eye as well as thinking. I believe that the artist(s) wanted the viewer to ponder about this photograph and to question it.

I like this photograph because of how bizarre and random it is. It has a tree growing in concrete in the middle of a abandoned library. You will never see that anywhere else. The image is unique and that is what I really like about it. I believe that the artist was successful in making this because of how creative it was and how much time and effort it took into producing this.

Yara Akhrass link

4/20/2017 11:59:27 am

This photograph by Lori Nix is part of a ten year series called "The City" depicting how life would be like if humans were to suddenly disappear overnight. This photograph is of a two story distraught library and shows details of how it would look like if we were suddenly not there to take care of it anymore. There are two trees that have grown out from the ground and into the library. There are broken chairs on the ground, books, and torn papers all over the ground. The painting on the wall is also very distraught with the coors fading into the wall.

This photograph is not overexposed however it is a little underexposed in the right top corner of the photograph.The lighting comes from a fake "Natural sunlight" and a studio light. The photograph is in clear focus and clearly shows every detail of the image. The photograph also has extremely good pixelation showing crisp images. The resolution is also very high with the colors being correct and high as well. The colors of this photograph are very adequate considering all the different shades of green being used.

This photograph is is using rules of thirds which can be seen when looking the lines of the bookshelf. There are also many lines in this photograph in which lead the eye throughout the photograph. The lines in this photograph give the viewers a good look and guide to see and admire every single detail in this photograph. The focal point of this photograph is first person and the focal point is most likely the tree because the lines are all directing towards it. I believe that this photograph challenges ethical and social beliefs of how the world is going to look like if the humans were to suddenly go missing.

I really like this photograph and it is probably my favorite because how intricate all the details are. This dystopian ideas gives people the visuals and gets them thinking of how the world would look if we were to suddenly disappear. The photographer's interest of this idea is really shown throughout her work considering she uses seven months. I believe that this photograph reminds me of movies and this idea gives me a perfect dystopia and I really believe that the photographer has visualized that. This photograph is very successful because of the passion that is visually shown with the work of the photographer.

Samantha Dickie link

4/20/2017 11:59:48 am

This image is of a empty library which seems to have nature taking over. The image seems to reveal an emptiness, almost like no one has been there for a while. There is a hole in the roof because of a tree growing too big for the room itself. The books in the library are on bookshelves both in the first story of the building and in the second story. The library itself looks as if is was once beautiful but the absence of humans has allowed nature to take over.

The image is perfectly exposed with the help of studio lighting. All of the image is in focus and therefore the image has a deep depth of field.The colors do look correct, however they are faded. The colors also seem to have a plastic aspect to them, making them look less real. There is adequate resolution and no pixilation within the photo.

This photo is pleasing to look at because often mix of colors, but also isn't pleasing to look at because if the dullness of the photo. There is a deep depth of field being used, however the tree is the focal point of the image. The tree is framed by the bookcases and the leading lines of the railing lead you to the tree. The image is assymetrical because of the random broken items everywhere and the wildness the trees have. The extra space in the photo is definite part of the ground of the library. This however, follows the idea of the theme of abandonment.

The theme in this image is the world without humans. This idea of abandonment is shown in the destruction of everything. The broken tables and chairs and the trees overgrowing everything lead me to this idea. The artists intention is to show us what a world without us would look like. This image is noteworthy because it leads us to think beyond our lives and this world to a world without us.

Robert McAllen link

4/20/2017 12:00:31 pm

The image is about a library that has suffered the effects of an apocalypse, or an end of the world situation. The image uses very dark and torn like colors. I think they use these specific colors in order to give the image that detail of chaos or time passing by. There are library related objects in the image this includes a globe, various chairs, books, book shelves, and various paintings.

I think that the image has a well mix between being underexposed and overexposed, but I will say that the image does have some areas where it appears to dark. This includes the shadows of the trees in the library. The image doesn't have any pixelation. I think that the image's color is correct because it gives the image an old look.

I think that the theme behind the image is that the world has suffered the effect of a nuclear or catastrophic apocalypse. I think that the story behind the image is that this was the city's main library, and when the end of the world came trees started to grow back showing that nature is on the rise. I think that the Artist made this image to show images of what the end of the world might look like.

I really like this image because it reminds me of when I used to watch dystopian movies as a little kid. I think that the image is very interesting because it shows a reality like no other image, and what I mean by that is Lori Nix takes time and detail to show that this might be what the future looks like. In the end I think that this image is successful because it is done in great detail and the color is spot on.

Eric Hammond

4/20/2017 12:05:43 pm

This image is part of a Lori Nix and Cathleen Gerber's series titled "The City". "The City" is a collection of images that are in a dystopian future.So its basically a bunch of run down deserted urban areas. All of the images are sculptures and not real places. Lori and Cathleen make these sculptures in their studio where they live.

This specific image is of a library that has been left to rot. There are trees and grass growing through the floor and holes in the roof. The walls in the library are green and there are a lot of paintings and bookshelves lining the walls. The library is 2 stories tall with a green and gold hand railing. There are also a lot of windows on the second floor.

This photograph is correctly exposed. The colors in this photograph are very earthy and theres a lot of greens. The focal point of this image is a big tree in the center of the library that goes through the roof and into the sky. Although the tree is in the center of the library it isn't in the center of the image, its a little bit to the left of the center. The line on the book shelfs, railings, and debris on the floor all lead your eyes directly to the tree.

The shadowing is very good especially in the corners and behind the trees. This photo looks like it could be a scene from a "Harry Potter" movie. This images mood is magic and mystery. I like this photograph because of the mood it has and the creativity the artist used. this is probably my favorite photo used in a critical analysis yet.

Hannah Lashway

4/20/2017 12:07:33 pm

The above photograph is a diorama from a series called "The City" by Laurie Nix. In this series Laurie Nix photographs scenes inspired by an apocalypse or post-human world where plants and animals have returned and re-inhabited the world and metropolitan areas. The catch is that all of her photographs are fake; as in they are simulated and not actual realities. All of her photographs are small scale sets that she has built with the help of Katherine Gerber. She has been building small scale dioramas since 2005.

This photograph in particular is of a library that has now been overgrown by trees. The one tree in the center has grown to a point where it is going through the roof. The roof has fallen apart and has a hole in it. The sun is shining through and some what illuminating the tree. Along with the trees there are numerous things scattered on the floor of the library such as books, tree branches, and rubble.

The main colors in the photograph are earthy tones such as browns and greens. The image itself is balanced and can be considered to use the rule of thirds as the tree is in the center, or the second third. The library is the subject and fills the whole frame of the photograph. The photograph was taken from a first person perspective at eye level. At the edge of the photograph are more trees which I believe are in place to eliminate monotony along with create depth.

I really like this image along with the other images that Nix has created. I find her work, though sometimes dark, overall whimsical and enjoyable. The idea of creating tiny little works very much appeals to me; however I don't like that she throws away all her dioramas. Then again you couldn't possibly keep them all. I enjoy hearing her talk about her resourcefulness in regards to building props for her dioramas. I think her overall idea and style as an artist is very original and is appeasing to a large majority of people.

PonI Bryan

4/20/2017 12:07:55 pm

The photograph above is of a very detailed diorama constructed by Lori Nix and Kathleen Gerber. The scene is of an old abandoned library that has allowed nature to take control. From the looks of it, this photo is in the future and portrays a dystopian vibe. The colors in the photo are very eclectic. There is bright, dark, pale, and soft colors. Because of this the photo is very eye catching. The walls of the library are a faded green while some of the objects in the photo are bright. The lighting appears bright where the "sun" comes in through the hole in the ceiling. In corners and underneath objects the lighting is dark. Main objects in the image are the books, trees, and distressed items. The main thing the image shows is that time has taken advantage to a place that can be vulnerable when humans are no longer occupying a place.

The image has different exposures throughout the diorama. The center of the photo is mainly perfectly exposed, while some areas of the photo are underexposed. This includes the corners and areas that have more depth. The image is in perfect focus and all the images appear clear within view. The pixelation is seen and the resolution is adequate.

The photo is extremely pleasing to look at because of how Nix and Gerber set the diorama. Also because the image makes me think, if it is a real scene or a created one. Rule of thirds isn't really present since the scene has so many objects that could be focused on. If the tree is the object of focus, then rule of thirds isn't seen due to the fact that the tree is in the center of the photo. The POV is first person because you feel as if you are in the scene living with the things going on. The photo isn't framed by anything by anything. Lines that appear in the photo is the vertical spines of the books. The lines that the books form direct your eyes to the top of the photo where the hole in the roof is. The image is balanced and symmetrical while the objects in it aren't. The frame is filled by objects and no extra space is present. Negative space in the photo could be the dark corners or the underneath of objects where shadows are present.

The main theme I see in this photo is life without humans. An idea I see is that the absence of humanity allows the elements to take control of a place. Nix maybe made the image to convey the idea that life after humans can still go on. Her intention behind the photo was probably to make people think about their own lives. The image reminds me of dystopian movies and dystopian books. Also of a show I used to watch as a kid where they showed what life was like after humans were gone in big cities and how the elements could take control. The question just makes me questions humans impact on the earth. I think that the image is extremely noteworthy and successful because of how eye catching it is. I do think that most people would like the image because it gives them an idea of what life could be like after humans are gone. This is somewhat comforting and scary to think about which is why her images are so engrossing. Overall, I do like the image for it's unorganized beauty.

allison dickie link

4/20/2017 12:09:51 pm

This photograph, by Lori Nix shows a library with trees growing through the floor and breaking through the roof. Within the library, there also includes scattered chairs, tables and even books along the floor. The color that is most prominently shown in this image is green. Green is shown in the walls and trees and make the room seem decrepit and a bit old. Other than the dark green in some of the corners of the room, the building seems very well lit because of the light coming in from the hole in the roof.

I believe that this image is perfectly exposed. This image is also in focus and the main focus of the image seems to be the tree in the middle of the image that reaches past the roof. Along with the correct focus, the image also has correct color. There is no pixelation in the image and there is adequate resolution. The rule of thirds is not being used in this image because the focal point of the image is directly the middle.

The photographer gave a direct look into the library, so the point of view is first person. The focal point of the image, as I said before, seems to be the biggest tree because it is in the middle of the image. There are lines in the is image that lead us to the tree and they are the vertical edges of the book shelf leading up and down towards the center of the tree, and the horizontal lines of the railing on the second story. This image is balanced because there are enough objects on either side to fill the space. However, there is still some negative space behind the tree in the back bookcase.

I believe the main theme of this image is nature coming back after the destruction of humans. As a human, we have virtually stopped the growth of plants and have started destroying them. I love the idea of plants taking beck what was originally theirs in the first place. I believe that this image is noteworthy because of the fact that image is taken of a diorama and is actually smaller than it seems. I also believe that this image is successful because it draws the eye and makes people question their own thoughts.

Rylin McArthur

4/20/2017 12:10:05 pm

The image is of trees invading a library. There are all different kinds of colors in the image, but green sticks out the most. This is because the walls of the library are an olive green while the top son the trees are a darker shade of green. The lighting is studio set-up because the the photo was taken inside of the photographers house on a set that she built. The objects included in the image are a significant amount of books, flipped over tables and chairs, paintings, and of course the trees. In the image, the library is no longer used by humans, so it has been taken over by nature.

The image is neither overexposed or underexposed. The image is in focus because the tree in the center is a clear subject. All the colors look correct. There is no pixelation in the image, so there is adequate resolution. The composition is pleasing to look at because the dark, vintage colors of the library and the objects in it are very satisfying to me. The rule of thirds is not being used because the subject of the tree going through the roof is centered in the image.

The focal point is the tree in the center of the library. The tree is framed by the walls of the library, the hole in the roof, and possibly the other two trees included in the library. The subject doesn't fill the frame because we can see a good part of the library surrounding it. The rest of the library and part of the right tree is cut off by the frame. The theme of the image is what happens to places like the library once the human race goes extinct. Since humans aren't there to care for it, other things such as nature and animals start to inhabit and take over.

The artist made this image along with may others included in a series because she likes thinking about and making art portraying places that have been abandoned by humans. The image reminds me of the movie, "Beauty and the Beast", because the library looks like the one that's in the castle. The image is interesting because it can be interpreted in many different ways. I like the photograph because it's different than the typical photographs of libraries. A normal library is clean and organized, yet this one is worn down and messy all because of humans not using it.

Sebastian Sotomayor

4/20/2017 12:10:13 pm

The image shows a library full of books slowly being taken over by nature. The walls are losing their color and the floor is full of rubble. Near the middle of the two story library, there is a tree growing from the torn ground, rising up towards sunlight coming from a hole in the roof. There are also two smaller trees growing from the ground on the right and left sides of the center tree. The image uses dark/bland colors to depict this scene; specially shades of green and brown. This gives the image a darker tone and a sense of erosion and age. No people are included in the image (except for the remains of some portraits framed on the wall).

The image was set up in a studio, lit up completely by studio lighting. The image seems to be perfectly exposed, even though it has a dark feel to it (high contrasts maybe). The image is perfectly in focus and offers a deep depth of field. No pixelation is apparent, and the image is of adequate resolution. Color correction may have been used to give this image the proper "feel".

The image is very pleasing to look at due to a variety of factors in its composition. First of all, she placed a tree in each third of the image, with the tallest one in the middle, making it super pleasing to look at. She also filled the whole frame with uncountable amounts of lines. The vertical lines created by the book shelves give the ancient library a sense of stability in the midst of the destruction, the horizontal lines created by the railings and the bookshelves also leave you with a sense of tranquility after the disaster. The lines made by the central tree guide your eye from the bottom to the top of the image, and the horizontal line created by the railing in the second floor guides your eye from one side of the image to the other. It really forces you to look at the details (I find it amazing when a photographer can MAKE you do that). The edges of the deep walls follow the vertical lines of thirds perfectly while the railing in the second floor is centered perfectly in the image horizontally. The image is taken from a bird's eye POV to show the full spectrum of the image (top to bottom). The image is mostly asymmetrical, but there are some symmetrical aspects to it (like the back walls).

As we saw in the video, the image shows a dystopian world where humans are gone. It shows a world where plants and animals are regaining their ground from the spaces humanity had conquered. This specific picture shows how our books and records have become insignificant after we're gone. Everything we valued is slowly tearing away, with no one to do anything about it. Weirdly enough it sort of gives me a sense of satisfaction. I have no idea why. The way nature begins to take over also makes me feel _good_. We created our world by destroying nature, now nature is striking back and creating its world by destroying ours. I love this so much. The way she portrays the future gives me the chills, but at the same time brings me an inexplicable sense of satisfaction.

Montserrat Martinez

4/20/2017 12:13:13 pm

The picture itself is of a library. An abandoned library building that has been taken over by nature. The picture depicts lack of human activity, as new species like insects and plants begin to repopulate our areas. In this case, my dream library is being colonized. There's trees and all kinds of nature related species covering the building's area. Anything could have happened to it, but judging from the amount of destroyed furniture, it was probably a natural disaster that we humans caused.

Well, from a general point of view, this photograph looks like an abandoned building somewhere here on the Earth. It isn't until you really begin to try to find specifics that you slowly begin to notice that the scene is in fact, not real. Well, yes it is real, but the scale in which you may imagine it, not so much. It took me a while to notice that this is in fact a small sculpted building specifically made to make me believe that it was an actual building. The specific objects that allowed me to realize it, were the trees. There's something about them that does't quite convince me, their trunks more specifically.

Well, since this was all created by photographer Lori Nix's own hands, it is pretty obvious that this a studio set up photograph. The lightning is not natural, neither is the background itself. Nix probably used a deep depth of field so that the camera could grasp and focus. on every little detail. Also judging from the fact that the lightning is not natural, she probably could've used a fast, or maybe a relatively slow shutter speed like "8, to control the picture's exposure.

Overall, I like this photograph because I wasn't able to realize that it was basically handmade. Also, the fact that it was literally handmade shows me her dedication and love for her profession. If you can fool me, then you're probably amazing. I don't consider myself easily impressed, but Nix sure did impress me. I'm looking forward to seeing more of her work in her website.

Kristina Samuel

4/30/2017 06:08:30 am

The photograph by Lori Nix depicts a worn down/abandoned library. Interestingly enough, there are trees sprouting from the ground, even though the scene is from inside the library. The floor of the library is honestly quite a mess. There are leaves. old books. and lopsided chairs scattered all over the 1st floor. However, despite the grey and gloomy scene, there is a pocket of light coming from a hole in the ceiling that brightens the overall mood of the photograph.

The image itself is perfectly exposed, but with little contrast. It is definitely in focus, with a deep depth of field. The color correctness is a little off. with the color scheme being mostly earthy. There isn't any pixelation evident. The resolution is adequate as well.

There is a lot going on in the composition with the objects to show motion. The books and the leaves on the ground show that a disturbance occurred in such a way so that they are left there. The photographer took the picture sort of straight on, but slightly looking up as well. The picture isn't really balanced because of the large trees on the right side of the picture and the small sapling on the left. There are a lot of vertical lines as well, from the trees to the structure of the building, showing stability.

I personally like this picture because of the role that light plays. The darkness of the original setting combined with how the light shines upon the different objects in the room is a pleasing concept to look at.
I think that the photographer has a message within this photo about things being manmade will deteriorate and nature will be everlasting and will always take over. The concept of permanence vs temporary objects is a prevalent theme, at least from the way I interpret this. Overall, this is successful photograph because of its unique skill and composition as well as the underlying message that is easily conveyed.

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