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Andrew Final Post

The semester of struggles is finally over! I wasn't sure what direction to take with my color photography this semester and then quarantine has begun. Motivation has been hot and cold. Some days it is a wonder that I actually get out of bed, and others I don't leave the house out of fear. This has made it somewhat difficult to find a theme or subject matter to focus on. Anxiety can become an issue when photographing outdoors. It seems to rise the longer I stay out, or when there are numerous people around, so finding a space where I can keep a distance or photographing from my vehicle became important. This dual sensation of feeling frozen in time and quarantine enjoyment because the outside world can't get in is strange. 

















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  1. Carter PMay 16, 2020 at 12:22:00 AM EDT

    I like your photos A lot, they have a very bright tone to them. I think the first one is my favorite.

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