JOSEPH LAI
Run

The darkness on both sides present an ominous feel of the unknown. A shadowy young figure emerges momentarily into the light. From the silhouette, we can not tell the gender, which added another layer of mystery. If not carefully captured, his/her presence could be easily missed. The light outlined the architecture in the background, which appeared to be a high stone wall, symbolically represents a prison and/or obstacle. The audience may ask him/herself:

Who is this young child? Who is he/she running from? Where is he/she heading? Is he/she in danger? Is he/she inside or outside the wall?

I hope this photo can have a narrative "thriller" feel to it by invoking the audience to think a bit deeper as to what story it may be telling.

Author
I am the General Manager of a public relations company. I work with many major known luxury brands in various sectors such as fashion, jewelry, automotive, alcohol & beverage, industries, etc. Naturally, my job is to deliver the message of which my clients wishes to communicate with their target audience. In many ways, that is what photos do, except not in words, but in a more direct and sometimes profound ways.

My dad is a lifetime achievement award recipient in cinematography (Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan). His profession has a heavy influence on me, which let me to take up photography as an hobby during the pandemic period. I have developed a keen interest in documentary and candid style street photography that has narrative nature representing reality and/or abstract.

Website
www.starfishconcept.com

Instagram
@Joe.jive

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