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Naoya Hatakeyama

Lee Friedlander

Compare & Contrast

The apparent difference between the two pictures is their colors. Hatakeyama’s colors are brighter and more colorful, while Friedlander’s picture uses black and white. This color distinction dramatically influences the mood and message of each image. In Hatakeyama’s picture, the vivid hues create a sense of immediacy and energy. The colorful elements behind the glass with water – droplets seem alive, as if the world is vibrant and full of motion, perhaps suggesting a fleeting moment captured in a lively environment.

In contrast, Friedlander’s black and white images apply a sense of nostalgia. The palette increases the play of color, engaging the viewer’s awareness of composition and light and shadow. The double exposure technique used in this photo adds an extra layer of complexity. It combines different scenes or elements; while other elements of the image also vary depending on the style of each artwork,