Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Vertigo


Looking at the image to the left, I almost get a sense of vertigo. The tilted angle of the picture combined with the non-parallel repetition of the bombers epitomizes that feeling of nausea described by war veterans. In addition, the focus on the planes makes it apparent of how bleak and empty the background really is. This emptiness is enhanced by the dark values used in the planes, the hillside and the clouds. However, the eyes always travel back to the planes, captured by their ominous journey, cutting through the air, just waiting to drop their deadly cargo.

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