Thanks for sending in your assignment.
I hadn’t heard of this particular photographer but I can see that his photography is quite gritty and raw. I like it!
Here is the photograph you are discussing:
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This is a great example of juxtaposition in photography.
Juxtaposition is a great way to make a point or just have some fun like this:
two worlds by jordanfischer, on Flickr
The Colonel’s Army by jurvetson, on Flickr
June 2006 111 by Bryce Edwards, on Flickr
Here are a couple more of Ari’s photos:
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I’m glad that you’ve been able to really focus on these types of cultures in america as your main area of interest. I would try to shoot this as much as you can and really focus on it. I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
You might want to check this out:
http://www.subliminalprojects.com/main/current.php
I look forward to your next assignment.