In this photograph, two Buddhist priests stand. One of the priests stand in profile, while the other stands at an angle toward the camera. This priest's eyes still do not face the camera, and are averted. They both hold prayer beads. The priest in profile is shown wearing brown colored robes, while the other priest wears green robes. Neither of them wear particularly bright colors most likely because they are religious figures. The only bright color comes from one of the priest's prayer beads. Also only on etch priest's shoes in shown, while the other's robes cover his.
This photo is the village of Hakoni on the lake of Hakoni. In the picture is the main road of the village that is lined with shops and houses. The street goes for a while, almost with the camera facing downhill on the street. With the angle, this shows how large a village Hakoni really is. The signs on the entrances to buildings most likely read what type of stores they are. In the middle of the street, there seems to be four men. Two of those men are carrying a portable temple to a god. While the other two are just observing them. All four seem to be facing the photographer. Also the people in the buildings either are engaged in their own business or facing the photographer.
In this photograph, two Buddhist priests stand. One of the priests stand in profile, while the other stands at an angle toward the camera. This priest's eyes still do not face the camera, and are averted. They both hold prayer beads. The priest in profile is shown wearing brown colored robes, while the other priest wears green robes. Neither of them wear particularly bright colors most likely because they are religious figures. The only bright color comes from one of the priest's prayer beads. Also only on etch priest's shoes in shown, while the other's robes cover his.
This photo is the village of Hakoni on the lake of Hakoni. In the picture is the main road of the village that is lined with shops and houses. The street goes for a while, almost with the camera facing downhill on the street. With the angle, this shows how large a village Hakoni really is. The signs on the entrances to buildings most likely read what type of stores they are. In the middle of the street, there seems to be four men. Two of those men are carrying a portable temple to a god. While the other two are just observing them. All four seem to be facing the photographer. Also the people in the buildings either are engaged in their own business or facing the photographer. 
These are great analyses. I found it interesting that the two priests were averting the camera, but also their gazes were at different directions. The only thing I disagreed with you were the colors of their robes. I found the splash of colors to be pretty color-popping.
ReplyDeleteFor your second image, i like how the photographer included an equal amount of the houses and mountains. I really like how the photographer also shot this photo straight down the road because at the distance you can't really see where it ends. So it looks like it goes beyond the trees. I thought it was a nice mystic element to the picture
After looking back at the photo, I found their clothes a bit bright but still somewhat muted. Yes, I have to agree with your comment about the mountains. Thanks for your comments.
DeleteI think your observations were very good. I think that their eyes may be averted as a sign of respect to the photographer. As Jennifer stated, I think that the robes actually do stick out, signifying their roles in society. For the second image, I like the angle because it does make the road seem endless and makes the viewer want to see what is at the end.
ReplyDeleteI like your thought about gaze was very interesting, I had never thought about their gaze like that. And about your thoughts on the second picture, that's why I chose the photograph because it looked endless to me.
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