 | "It seems that in Latin 'Photograph' would be said 'imago lucis opera expressa'; which is to say: images revealed, 'extracted', 'mounted', 'expressed'... by the action of light. And if Photography belonged to a world with some residual sensitivity to myth, we should exult over the richness of the symbol: the loved body is immortalized by the meditation..." - Roland Barthes, Camera Lucida, Page 81 Through photography any subject can be revealed in numerous ways. Whether it is the truth being 'extracted' or the truth being imprinted (giving a specified effect) it is equally as important when detailing accounts of the past and the present. The image encourages the viewer to interpret these events, people, and places in the manner most fitting to the "reality" of the subject. The rich history, culture, and scenery of The Greater Miami Area make it the perfect subject to study using photography. Since 1884, when Ralph Munroe took the first photographs of the area its developments have been well documented by the camera (Bush, 1). Twelve years later the first of the construction began on what has become one of the most unique cities in America. It is no wonder why so many photographers find it irresistable. By studying photographs of professionals, amateur hobbyists, and tourists a person can understand what the city is really "all about". By browsing using the menu on the left the experience that is Miami unfolds itself through photographs by many different people at many different times. The last section is a personal account of a trip to the city of wonder which inspired me to do the study in the first place. More about that will be explained in that section. It is best to read the web site going top to bottom on the menu as items appear, but it is in no way necessary for understanding the overall themes. Much like in Berger and Mohr's Another Way of Telling, each photograph tells its own story and the juxtaposition of these images in many different orders can create different effects. Understanding is a result of interpretation. All photographs belong to the person they have been credited to. Many of these photographs are from tourists who have their pictures in online webalbums. The website from where they were used is listed below the photograph. This website is meant to be educational and is non-profit. If there is an issue as to the use of these images please contact the webmaster at Bokista. |
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