The idea of opening up a new world to viewers is exciting, as provides the opportunity to share knowledge and new possibilities. Whether this is through the use of photojournalism, street photography or documentary photography, the notion of capturing everyday activities in different cultures is inspiring and educational.
The work of Allan Sekula portrays cultural themes in a candid nature that explore themes of social realism and modernism using photography and film. The methods used in Fish Story appeal to me, as the results allow the viewer to come to their own conclusions, before realising what the photographer is showing them. There are in fact, undertones that portray and reveal the darker aspects of the fishing industry and how society is effected by the actions of institutions. As an industry grows or declines, the lives of local people are changed. The impact can be seen in distant locations, demonstrating that despite distance, everything is connected and one person’s actions, directly effects another’s.
The stills from Tsukiji (2001) document the largest fish market in the world, using close ups, low angles and documentary style shots to reveal aspects of the fishing industry.
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