Brinkley’s original image of a waterfall on it’s own brings
up thoughts of travel, hiking, and of course the outdoors. I feel a slight
nostalgia for trips I took as a kid to the coast, and the thin waterfalls I
would see along the way. Because
of the way the focus is set in this photo, I have a hard time determining how
large the waterfall is. This adds to the nostalgic feeling, which I
really enjoy.
When looking at the diptych pair, the meaning of the
original image changes quite a bit. With the photo of the shower added in, I am
instantly brought to thoughts of water consumption. I think the fact that this waterfall is very thin, and
therefore appears fairly small, makes this comparison even more profound. It
leads me to compare the large amounts of water used for daily showering, versus
this small and dainty waterfall.
I think these photos compliment each other really well,
especially because of how they are photographed. They make me think of a
feeling of comfort. They also both feel nostalgic to look at, even ethereal or
dreamlike.
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