Ars Photographica

What sets this photograph apart from others is in its subtle nature.

Having a dramatic event happening or a striking central figure is very effective in capturing the attention of the viewer. However, because those kinds of photos approach the viewer in such a straightforward way, it may be lacking in the varied layers that build up on each other to create a unique experience.

For this photograph, it does not have a certain part that stands out initially and appears as a scenery of a rural town. Due to this aspect of not having an element that takes up too much focus, the photo allows open room for the viewer to feel immersed inside the photographed place and explore.

You will question and notice subtle things as if you are really there:

The glowing faint yellow bouncing off the walls.

The long shadows that suggest the time of day- maybe it is just before sunset?

The deep blue clear sky with no clouds, letting us feel the clear air and bright sunlight on our skin.

The sole figure in midair as if jumping or falling or maybe even afloat.

What other activities would have this figure to pass time by himself?

The shadow of the figure is dark and crisp, mirroring his action, adding enigma and fantasy.

All these come together as a whole, resulting in not just a single moment, but perpetual time to wander and discover.

As we become part of the world in the photo, all our senses can become curious. Is it too humid or too hot? How does it feel to touch the rough texture of the concrete walls? If you walk fast does the dirt fly around? When you look inside the houses, are there any objects that previous residents left behind?

This picture has the extensive experience a photo can capture.