Perception
Take a look at this picture. What do you see?
The more imaginative among you will look upon the subjects and setting and envision some form of backstory for both; examining the moment and asking yourself what these two people might be thinking or doing, and what brought them to this particular time and place. To do so, you will examine many visual cues: their clothing, the environment, their body language, and, most importantly, their eyes. What you are looking for is a sense of familiarity; something in them reflective of a similar something within yourself that places the scene within a subjective context that feels familiar and “right” to you. Read the rest of this entry »