Sensory Overload

1. The last sentence of the story says

"I believe that more and more, we are defining our environments not as the spaces themselves, in terms of the buildings or architecture, but rather by the objects and devices that we buy and surround ourselves with. ... I would like that message to carry through universally," Seymour said.

Please write at least 2-3 sentences on what you think about this statement, you should explain why you agree or disagree.

I agree with this statement because the products and decorum people create in their booths greatly affect how people define or identify the environment around them. When the architecture is simple and generic, or when the viewer is more interested in product than location, then the objects, devices, products that "decorate," or surround a place defines the environment itself.
As an aspiring photographer how does this make you feel about your photography?

The photos themselves make me feel like these booths are small, tightly packed spaces that I'd prefer to escape out of (or temporarily, briefly shop in, then escape out of). The leading lines further enhance the photo by giving it perspective and depth.

2. When you looked through the images, did you want to visit this place and take your camera?

Yes, because each booth seemed very expressive.

3. What do you think it would be like to be the child of someone who worked at this place?

It would be very tiring, bored. The "sensory overload" coming from the conglomeration of products would soon diminish,  just as a child becomes bored when new toys become old.
I would not like having to always go to and from a small shopping booth.
4. Please take a screen shot of your favorite image and tell me why it is your favorite.




This is my favorite because there is so much vibrant color that the photo highlights the ordinary shopkeepers. The framing from the balls on the ceiling and the leading lines support the image by guiding the focus towards the cashier and man. It is also ironic how the silly, ecstatic faces on the balls contrast with the serious, bored faces of the shopkeepers.