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> In that photo with the wicker-basket love seats on the beach — which I'm guessing is Sopot — we still have those. Amish also still exist. The issue is, this
by LaGrange 8y ago
> In that photo with the wicker-basket love seats on the beach — which I'm guessing is Sopot — we still have those.
Amish also still exist. The issue is, this portrays a country that was by then very diverse, through a very specific perspective, that, through a rather suspicious coincidence, happens to match western stereotypes about the country, instead of challenging it.
Doesn't change the fact those are good photos, but while there might be true in their literal content, as a whole they provide a false narrative.
- comboy 8y agoNot sure what are you trying to prove. Those photos show what's quaint. Big cities and places where things look more western seem less unique or interesting.
- LaGrange 8y agoThe choice of photos serves a function, build a certain narrative, and they're not just "huh, look at the bunch of pretty pictures I made". Disavowing that is, to put it bluntly, dishonest to the conversation.
- mr_overalls 8y agoWhat narrative do you think the photos are trying to build? To make Poland in the 80's appear more quaint? Your paranoia seems. . . unwarranted.
- LaGrange 8y agoI'm not sure you understand what a narrative is. Furthermore, you should learn punctuation before trying to use an ellipsis for dramatic effect, especially if you're trying to insult their intellectual abilities.