The other side of the world

I think I want to write an entry now, after seeing Zoriah's photos. I feel honored and glad that he has added me as a contact and let me come face to face to the other side of the world.

Since the start of my photography journey about 19 months ago, my practices has been focusing on something about happiness, love, beauty, things that are what we stereotyped as "positive", the reason I said it's "stereotyped" was that whether something is positive or negative, in my opinion, is highly subjective. For example, playing computer games during exam period is considered as a bad thing, but why is it bad? That is subjective don't you think? You might be able to give a list of reasons but I still want to ask Why. Although I do think we should not be distracted from studies when we should study, this is the question I have been asking my professors. Why? Why? Why?  until my professors think I am a bit annoying perhaps? :P and said "I think you've got a point"...:P

Back to the Zoriah's pictures, as far as I have read and see, he is an award-winning photojournalist with his works published in various well known media. I have a thing for war history I am not so sure why. I feel sad and sick knowing about those history but I keep on craving for more details on those history. Those are painful lessons that teach us about peace and humanity. Image is a powerful tool, if we use it well, we can spread important messages though the pictures, and I think that's what Zoriah has achieved. I admire him for his courage to use his camera to show the world the side that some of us(including me) are avoiding to see. I am still not comfortable to use my camera in that way because I don't think I am capable to deal with those pictures yet. if I were him, standing in the middle of a war zone, I think I would not be emotionally capable to take pictures, that is just too sad. Maybe, however, I will find my courage on that one day.

P.S Here is Zoriah's Website link if you are interested to have a look, have a look at Zoriah's blog too. (Warning: the pictures might be a bit depressing)