gorilla

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part of the research for evan’s project on gorillas at school. they went on an all-day field trip to the zoo to study the animals they selected, then have been researching in books and online. next: the habitat diorama!

I think Gorillas in the Mist might be a little intense for an 8 year old…

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process-corrupted

I’d initially just wanted to capture a quick shot of a student’s reaction to the latest trend in student election posters – all face/flash, no substance – but the image file got corrupted in camera. I think I like the double layers of messages in the end result.

I don’t remember student elections being so completely superficial and ego-driven when I was an undergrad. I’m sure there was some of that, but I remember platforms, slates, campaigning. Now, it seems as though all that you have to do is slap your face on a big poster, throw on a catchy phrase, and call it done. There are some creative posters, with some great photography and high production value, but it’s all about Student Election Idol, as opposed to running for anything. I hope it’s just a phase. I fear it’s not.