Wiertzny-Metaphor

=Metaphor Research=

//Life is a highway// //I wanna ride it all night long// //If you're going my way// //I wanna drive it all night long//

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The first photograph was shot by Maggie Taylor, which has a unique combination of objects and colors, while still portraying Artist Taylor's concept of travel and exploration. The second photograph was constructed and shot by Sandy Skoglund, which has a very interesting concept because of the millions of glass pieces, representing the fragileness of life. The third photograph was shot by Matt Cauthron, which has a exaggerated depth of field, illustrating the massiveness of our world. These three photographs have inspired me to never take life for granted and live happily. I chose the lyrics to the song, //Life is a Highway// by Rascal Flatts, because he portrays an important and meaningful message: life is a long journey that is accompanied with many twists and turns. Additionally, the song illustrates that life is uncontrollable, so live in fast forward and take chances. These lyrics above represent the struggles Artist Flatts had as a teenager and how everything worked out, encouraging people to never be depressed or worried because there's always a light at the end of a tunnel. Lastly, these lyrics will influence my Metaphor Project by allowing me to capture a photograph that explains the reality of life's ups and downs... something everyone can easily relate to.