My favorite piece of this whole show was the piece titled "Puget Sticks". This piece was a picture of two Marine recruits at Parris Island learning how to fight with the Puget Sticks. This piece was made on a silver gelatin and was displayed in a frame. The picture was not very big but it was the perfect size for this piece. The subject matter of the Marines was presented in a good way. The Marines are known as hard and strong, and this picture showed strength and hardness.
During my interpretation i began to see myself in the picture. I began to see myself at basic. This picture is about how tough the Marine Corps really is and it represents a brotherhood and a bonding moment. This interpretation and choice of photo was very easy for me because the US Marine Corps is my dream. I loved the whole concept of the picture. With the DI and the recruits and just the whole photograph made me happy. I would really like to give Jeff Sprang some props!
Questions for Jeff
How close did you actually get to the match to take that picture?
What made you want to go to Parris Island and take that picture?
What were you trying to express with that picture?
Thanks, Austin. It is great that you were able to connect to the image on such a personal level.
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