DIAZ!

Personally I am not a fan of collage because of how childish it usually seems. However, Diaz has made his collages so intricate, that they aren't messy like many collages. Showing the people flying through the air seems like he is showing how people are breaking free from the photos of machinery placed on top of the original pictures. Showing the machinery lets the people know that there is inner workings to all of the rides that are on Coney Island. I also like the element of very complex geometric shapes on he landscapes that are usually very curved.

I also like the way that Diaz wants people to look at his prints. That he wants people to come up with their own thoughts about his images, reminds me of the, " I don't know" comment that we all hear too often. This is because some people want others to infer what they can from what they see. Not have someone tell them exactly what it is about. When doing this, some may feel as though they are being inhibited from drawing their own conclusions, while others may need that concrete idea of, "this image...."

Overall I like this artist. His images give me a feeling of openness. Also his images really show dedication to his type of collage which is something that I like.

concentration

My concentration goes all over the place much like my mind. I have my ups and my downs, my goods and my bads. I do see myself continuing with exterior architecture, and am deciding to branch out of the Copley Plaza area. I will do some interior architecture photos, but not as many. One thing i really hope for is focus in my images, which is always attainable.

Decay Detroit Rebirth

This article is grotesquely descriptive. The imagery Moore uses to describe Detroit is vivid and really gives a good picture of what parts Detroit may look like, while at the same time the description is vague enough for the reader to use their imagination. The photo, Walden Street, really shows what he is talking about. It is just overwhelming what nature can do once there isn't any human interference. The angle that the photo was shot at emphasizes the decay and re-growth of the land, that Moore is talking about. Moore's other photo, Blind Alley, has great perspective. The way it was shot makes me want to see what is around the corner. The brick really gives a great background in relation to the trees. Here too there is also a juxtaposition of new life in a place that feel void of anything living.