Michael Kenna

Michael Kenna is currently 66 years old and was born on November 20th, 1953 in Widnes, United Kingdom.

I like this picture because of the dreariness that is typically not seen in a playground. Playgrounds are typically associated with lively children and happy memories of childhood. This picture causes the viewer to stop and take a deeper look because of the abnormal darkness where there should be joy and light. A setting that is specifically built for children is a strange place to have a feeling of discomfort and abandonment, which is what this picture leaves you feeling. I think that this photographer is skilled, because not all photos can leave the viewer feeling, but--in my opinion. this photo does exactly that. It leaves you questioning what happened that made it so that the park was so abandoned. I like the disproportionate lighting because it highlights the swing-set and makes the trees look very dark. This draws the eye to the fact that this playground is not in use.