Foggy River

This image by Tom Chambers, "Foggy River" is another from his body of work "Rite of Passage". I find this image very strong in presenting the lucid dreaming concept. The colour of the sky and water make the whole environment seem as if it is mystical. The absence of reality and civilisation in this image creates an eerie yet peaceful atmosphere, much like the other two images. It is the environment and the aspect of isolation in the image that creates this sense of vulnerability. In contrast to this, the elegance of the girl floating in the river gives the impression that she is in control in some way. Her complete serenity in the foggy river reaches straight into her subconscious state. it seems as if she has given up on trying to hold onto something, and floating without a worry is such a relief, forgetting completely of her surroundings. The purity in the colour of her formal dress and pale skin flaunts the idea that she is giving herself and her worries to nature.

The Interpretation of Tracey Pennisi (mum)

The girl in this photograph gives me a feeling of everything in her world being overwhelming and too much for her to cope with, but she has found a beautiful, calm place to relax in and wash her cares away. I think he chose this setting because of the calm colour and misty outlook and because she can float in the water without exerting herself. I think she will go to this place whenever everything becomes too hard and she will then be able to cope in her real world.

The Interpretation of Ana Ward

This looks so empty and lost, like she's about to float away into the mist. To me, it means loneliness and desperation; but also like she's lost the will to find her way to the shore, even though it's right there. castaways, almost. i think it's looking at the frailty of the human spirit, and that feeling when all hope is lost due to confusion.