This photograph was taken in Wallstreet, New York at around 8:00am, the beginning of working hours. The use of black and white filter draws the focal point of the image to the contrasting lighting and tones. Viewers can easily identify the subject of the photograph as an average businessman, however the polarity of the black and white tone symbolizes the shortcoming of humanity, especially in a world run by the turmoils of wealth and money. As seen, the man slowly approaches the darker end of the image as he repeats his daily routine of walking to his office. His body and face engulfed by a layer of dark shadow, keeping his identity unknown and unseen. He therefore epitomizes the hundreds and thousand of employees who work under the shadows of earnings, corruption and dirty money but are yet to be identified. The attitude delivered by the image is overall silent, yet cunning, something that is existent in our very own culture. Ultimately, the photo strongly demonstrates the true 'colors' of the pursuit of a corrupted American dream, a behavior that should not be condoned, but instead demands to be criticized.
Date Taken: | 08.2014 |
Date Uploaded: | 10.2014 |
Photo Location: | New York, New York, United States of America |
Camera: | iPhone 5 |
Copyright: | © Cherry Wu |