Image DAY 120 SOCIAL & POLITICAL COMMENTARY

Daily Routines

FAMILY DINNER AS VISUAL FOCUS

Ordinary topics allow for extraordinary framing and visual interest if the photographer is aware of his or her surroundings. A photograph by Russell Lee conveys the concept of a daily routine—preparing a small meal—by simply moving away from the task at hand and viewing the larger setting. Incorporating the whole kitchen in this instance reiterates the idea of routine through repetition of hinges, tiles, and drawer pulls.

The utter simplicity of the workspace allows the task of the woman to retain its place as a focal point. A kitchen filled with items ...

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