Thursday, March 29, 2007
Lights and Heights - 3
I don't really know why I like this photo so much. Is it because of the almost 'unnatural' sharpness of the leaves of the palms? Or is it those two lights glaring the viewer into temporary blindness? My best guess, however, is something else. It was late evening - there was no sunlight for sure, But the floodlights everywhere along with the mist were creating an unnatural glow in the sky. There was breeze which every now and then smelt of burnt fuel from the ferries about to take the tourists for a small cruise. I was walking along the raised deck on land, clicking photographs as I was walking by - getting into awkward positions to take pictures at times - especially awkward for some one wearing a business suit. Somehow this sight, the one in the picture, left a strange 'conceited' feeling in me. As if everything was so artificial - in its attempt to be natural. Who are we trying to fool but ourselves?? I don't know if this photo carries that feeling for you - but for me it reminds me of the artificial lives we are living.
I don't really know why I like this photo so much. Is it because of the almost 'unnatural' sharpness of the leaves of the palms? Or is it those two lights glaring the viewer into temporary blindness? My best guess, however, is something else. It was late evening - there was no sunlight for sure, But the floodlights everywhere along with the mist were creating an unnatural glow in the sky. There was breeze which every now and then smelt of burnt fuel from the ferries about to take the tourists for a small cruise. I was walking along the raised deck on land, clicking photographs as I was walking by - getting into awkward positions to take pictures at times - especially awkward for some one wearing a business suit. Somehow this sight, the one in the picture, left a strange 'conceited' feeling in me. As if everything was so artificial - in its attempt to be natural. Who are we trying to fool but ourselves?? I don't know if this photo carries that feeling for you - but for me it reminds me of the artificial lives we are living.
Labels: Lights, Night, Structures
