Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Ventnor Beach - July 2005
I thought this photo turned out nicely. It was taken a few weeks back at Ventnor Beach, just south of Atlantic City. The boat, which was about to be used in a life-guard challenge, nicely framed and gave some context to the photo. It was neat (and unplanned) to see the wheels reflecting in the ocean water.
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Looks nice but where is the social struggle here.
social struggle is certainly about economic opportunity, education, and health service, but it is not limited to such measurable factors. It is also about rejuvenating the spirit, finding hope, and injecting beauty into society.
i imagine that you agree at least to some degree, so why be so quick to dismiss something that doesn't overtly comment on social justice/injustice?
i am not going to speculate as to jon's intentions, but i would suggest that the social struggle is a process and has an ultimate goal. it is important not to let the process become the goal
that's funny, i guess I'm using this site for a few different purposes which have at times overlapped. basically, i want to post photos for viewing and comments, regardless of their content; photos of societal import are great though and i enjoy the discussion that ensues.
i'm guessing that constantinos was joking about the randomness of posting a photo of a boat with Atlantic City's casinos in the background amidst a site that has recently been loaded with social commentary and debate. it is pretty funny.
regardless though, the second post makes a good point: rejuvenating the spirit, finding hope and injecting beauty into society are noble undertakings and no less valuable than battling for social change. whether my boat photo does that, that's for you to decide.
thanks for reading guys.
I wonder. It may be a bit forced, but there is a social contrast in this photo. Despite the fact that they get paid to do so, lifeguards do sign up to protect others, even at their own peril. Ultimately, their acts are often selfless. Casinos, on the other hand would not thrive apart from those whose patronage is motivated by self interest, often of the un-enlightened variety. These are, of course generalizations. Ther are lifguards who are selfish and casino patrons who are un-selfish, but by and large, the contrast holds up, I think.
Regardless, It is a wonderful photograph, well-seen, well-composed and well-executed.
Pax Dominus sit semper vobiscum!
99.9 % of the casino patrons are oblivious to social justice and waste large quantities of capital filling a void within. The corrupt casino corporate types will brag about their charitable donations most likely .05% of net profit!
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