Photography is a magical thing. Since it uses light to capture what’s actually in front of us, I think that images have the ability to make our brains see unique splices of life in ways we might not in our linear life. Today’s image by Rashid is another reminder of why I love photographs. This image is weird, but wonderfully intriguing. In the thumbnail version, the woman appears to be clinging to the postal truck for her life as it speeds down a busy New York City avenue. Once I clicked on the image, after I was relieved the woman wasn’t gripping the bumper, I was excited to see the product of a photographer applying camera techniques and his foresight to create an image—from an actual moment in time—that manipulates how the viewer sees it.
In Frame: April 22, 2015
This is a fun image—I don’t think I’ve ever seen a photograph of inside a car wash. There were many images that I was interested in featuring today by Kevin Wolf. In this photograph, my eye bounces from every corner and angle. The colors, the gritty textures and motion of the suds fleeing from the mop are extremely captivating, making this the perfect choice for today’s In Frame.