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In Frame: September 14, 2016

September 14, 2016 By Caroline Space

View of former Lorton Prison buildings @workhouseartscenter #schoolsnotprisons #communityarts #exposeddc #acreativedc #artistlife #art #photoaday

A photo posted by Kristin Adair Photography (@kadairphoto) on Sep 10, 2016 at 6:28pm PDT

I was first drawn to this image because of the bright green patch of grass. The geometrically framed image lead my eye to the red fence with two trees behind it–the colors and shapes were pleasing. When I read the caption that this was a prison, it really gave me pause. I was conflicted by what the structures represent but excited by the colors and shapes. Then, I realized the way photographer, Kristin Adair, uses the brick wall to frame the image, subtly closing the viewer out. This image is wonderfully composed and a powerful metaphor.

Filed Under: In Frame Tagged With: Geometry, Grass, Kristin Adair, Lorton Prison, Sky

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