The photographs taken are from Sri Lanka. He discovered this island in 2009 through a group of friends who lived there. His photos are taken of citizens who he got to know on a personal level. However, it is not what he thought it would be. The vibe he received from there was the usual exotic, tourist feel. About 4 weeks later, a historical moment happened in Sri Lanka and this re-sparked his interest. He thought it would be important to document tourists during the post-war phase. Willing decided to use this theme for his thesis paper and returned to Sri Lanka.
Willing's photos speak in volumes when it comes to the meaning behind them. The first image captured my attention because everyone pretty much has their own space in the foreground and then they slowly begin to merge in the background. It makes me wonder if he directed them to do this or if it naturally happened. There is also a lot of colored shirts in the foreground and people running/ walking into different directions. It really makes me curious how this picture was made. The second picture captured my interest because I am not used to see in soldiers on the beach. The serious soldier in the foreground and playful family in the background is ironic and creates a juxtapose. When i view the photo it also makes me feel guilty because the soldier is fighting for our lives, while we are just relaxing and not even giving praise to the soldiers who risk their lives everyday. The third picture captured my attention because of the color and many different pins. It makes me wonder what this person did to deserve all of the pins. It also makes me wonder if it is a man or a woman. This is not a traditional portrait because it does not show the face. It actually shows more of the personality through the pins on his/her clothing.
Willing's photos speak in volumes when it comes to the meaning behind them. The first image captured my attention because everyone pretty much has their own space in the foreground and then they slowly begin to merge in the background. It makes me wonder if he directed them to do this or if it naturally happened. There is also a lot of colored shirts in the foreground and people running/ walking into different directions. It really makes me curious how this picture was made. The second picture captured my interest because I am not used to see in soldiers on the beach. The serious soldier in the foreground and playful family in the background is ironic and creates a juxtapose. When i view the photo it also makes me feel guilty because the soldier is fighting for our lives, while we are just relaxing and not even giving praise to the soldiers who risk their lives everyday. The third picture captured my attention because of the color and many different pins. It makes me wonder what this person did to deserve all of the pins. It also makes me wonder if it is a man or a woman. This is not a traditional portrait because it does not show the face. It actually shows more of the personality through the pins on his/her clothing.
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