Faith Orlandi
Sean Lotman, Kamakura
2016, handmade color darkroom print.
I chose to speak about this image, first, because of the color scheme. I really loved how the purple sky was contrasted the green/blue ground while in between, there were pops of orange from his skin and red from his speedo. The balance within the photograph added a very aesthetically pleasing touch. Second, I felt a sense of relaxation in a not so relaxing place viewing this. Not only does the sand on the ground look uncomfortable, there seems to be some kind of construction happening in the background. The grainy effect or filter he used also adds a spooky vibe to the scenery. Third, this man lying was alone and there is no specific emotion shown from him. Why is he alone? Is he sad is he happy? When sitting back and asking myself these questions, the message that came to mind was, if you are comfortable with yourself, you are comfortable in the world and can find peace anywhere, rain or shine, loud or quiet, if you know yourself best your instincts will guide you where you need to be, and in that moment, this man was completely comfortable with everything he was doing and everything happening around him giving this grungy scene a sense of peace and relaxation.
