During times of stress in a person’s life, they can feel the need to get away and escape reality. Some escape reality by being alone and going on a walk while others feel the need to take a trip to relieve their stress. The way a person escapes varies person to person and tells a lot about that person's character. In my life, something that helps me escape is going outside. Being outside regardless of the weather helps me clear my head. Another thing that calms be is rain. Whenever it rains I always feel productive and rejuvenated. I wanted to show how I feel when I escape reality.

 

In my photo, the character is laying in the trunk of their car. From the view of the photo, it is easy to tell the trunk is open and the character is enjoying nature. Also, it was raining outside and somewhat dark. This photo was easy to capture because it was at a time that I was very stressed in my life. The idea of the photograph is based on a girl who needed to escape reality. It is ironic because with it being dark outside, it doesn't seem like the character would be very happy. However, you can tell the person is happy because of the colorful blanket and string lights. Without these colorful aspects, a viewer might get the sense that this person was sad and alone. With the bright lights, viewers see that the character is just relaxing and having a good time enjoying nature. In the photograph, you notice the character's feet look dark. I did this on purpose because the surrounding area of the nature, string lights and blanket are all lighter and more colorful. This is because the character is stressed and her escape is brighter, showing how it is making her feel more happy and less tense.