Two women, connected by line and form, traverse a precisely defined and proximate space within an otherwise empty plane . . . yet rather than sharing a momentary acknowledgment of mutual existence the pair instead demonstrates a deliberate indifference towards one another. The sterility of the scene is echoed and reinforced by the arid interaction.
In an increasingly populated planet Earth this photograph reflects our own too frequent disdain for the chance to experience the wonder and variety of the journeys of our fellow travelers, simply because we often fail to take risk transforming strangers into acquaintances, and perhaps becoming friends and companions. We are each miracles of consciousness, vessels possessed of an utterly unique kaleidoscope of memories, visions and life experiences. Our time together on this mortal coil is but fleeting, and our own terrestrial voyages are immeasurably enriched to the degree that we choose to share our humanity.
Geometry Students, #3055
(c)2009 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.
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Details: May 14, 2009 ; Canon 20D; f/16 @ 1/250 sec; -2/3 EV; ISO 400; 85mm.
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