LOOKING THROUGH
Maw La Akha village, Chiang Rai, Thailand, 1980
Blurred foreground tree trunks are key to the subjective feeling of looking through. A moment later and the figures in a slightly less organized position.
For most people, not necessarily just photographers, a viewpoint suggests a good view, meaning clear, and looking out over a worthwhile scene without obstructions blocking part of it. Scenic drives are punctuated by these, constructed helpfully by authorities promoting tourism. Clear views can become obsessive. Ansel Adams wrote ...
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