This work is always a photographic reflection of the road on the opposite sidewalk, the bus stop where I wait, and the streets where I walk.
It is not a professional viewpoint, but rather my own take on my own life and routines.
When I'm feeling down and it's too difficult to go somewhere else, it reflects the way I walk, the thoughts in my head, and my anxieties.
Each photo has an explanation and is limited to six basic emotional frames. This research was created by combining anthropological and therapeutic approaches.
Despite my reservations about you liking the photo frames, I am confident you'll find them.
Thank you kindly.
Dr. This study included 6 main emotions and 9 sub-emotions based on the Gloria Willcoxele emotion wheel. The six most common emotions are fear, anger, happiness, surprise, sadness, and disgust. You will encounter a color that represents each emotion in this work. Simultaneously, I have included sub-categories of these emotions. The photographs don't depict feelings of rage or disgust.
(1)
My university campus was in a unique city where nature, fresh air, and silence coexisted.
Even though I get bored with this city from time to time, I enjoy going for night walks. I missed a lot that when I moved to Istanbul. Because there aren't many green spaces in Istanbul where you can go for a walk and listen to yourself. That's why, when I saw this tree standing in the middle of the road, I stopped and wanted to photograph it.
When you want to walk around this city with your head full, you have to pass through so many people that the sound of the car drowns out your own inner voice. But when you see even the smallest tree, you stop and want to sit and rest beneath it. I took this photo to satisfy my need for calm.
I wanted to demonstrate how difficult it is to find the need for rest and calm in Istanbul. Simultaneously, I saw this tree as an expression, a reflection of our inner feelings.
FEAR/ anxiety
(2)
This photo depicts a "homecoming" scene in which everyone is heading in the same direction. Despite the fact that the red light is on, all of the people in the photograph are moving. I wanted to capture the sense of familiarity that comes with the rush of catching up here. The man in the far left corner of the frame was the first thing that caught my attention. Despite the fact that his clothing was more elaborate than the other people in the frame, the irregularity of his shirt added to the sense of familiarity.
SADNESS/ fed up
(3)
In science fiction films, there are scenes depicting the end of the world due to zombies or infectious disease. Houses and streets are deserted, and every house looks the same. When I saw these buildings, I felt the same silence. It was cold, which added to the sense of abandonment. I drew the bird because it is a symbolic tool in most science fiction films. The rise in bird deaths predicted the end of the world.
SADNESS/ alone
(4)
This is one of my favorite photos because it takes me a step away from feeling overwhelmed. In the frame, we see a thoughtful person as well as a hopeful person. Despite everything, standing and resting on a random bridge painted a hopeful image in my mind, which I wanted to reflect in my frame. The flow of time, the lack of stability are my motivations for taking this photograph. When you look at this photo, you only see one thing standing still: a man who has managed to stay in the moment despite the hustle and bustle of life.
HAPPINESS/ peaceful
(5)
When you look at each photo one by one, you notice how distinct people's faces are and how similar they are. In the first photograph, for example, you can see that the man's brows are slightly raised, his hands are tied behind his back, and he has a bored expression on his lips. The interlocking of the hands and the frown of the brows again indicate the "waiting" state in the second photo. What I'd like to emphasize is that society is a reflection of itself.
FEAR/ submissive
(6)
Despite the fact that it was not clear, had reflections, and was the most technically flawed photograph, it was my favorite and most enjoyable photograph.
You may feel tense when you first begin taking photographs, or as a beginner. Everyone is staring at you, and you can't get yourself to photograph people, animals, or even a bench.
Photographic techniques are critical, and this job requires a great deal of experience. But, if you look at photography from an ethnographic or therapeutic standpoint, as I do, there is nothing better than this photograph.
The reason for this is that, despite the fact that I've been taking pictures for years, whenever I go out to take pictures, I get very nervous in the first few frames. I enjoy photographing people going about their daily lives, especially human profiles. But every time I think, "I wonder if someone will say something," I give up a lot of photo frames out of fear.
This photo is significant to me because I attempted to photograph the driver while the bus was speeding. Because they were partners in our most important routine. Most of the time, it was our lives' expectations, and we were the ones who waited for them. That's why I wanted to frame this man here, but I couldn't because I was too shy. I took a photo and got caught, so to speak, because the bus was going to pass quickly. The driver laughed and slowed down, posing, which was not what I expected. It presented me with an opportunity, and I combined the first, hesitant shot with the second, more confident shot.
SURPRISE/ exciting
