Journey Definition

Definition:

-An act of travelling from one place to another.
-Travel somewhere.

Describing Words:

Adventure, Odyssey, Expedition, Exploration, Stroll

Real Example-

Travelling in a car from one destination to another

Within this image we see what appears to be a hitchhiker walking alongside a motorway. The image is composed in a way that causes the hitchhiker to remain out of focus as he stares into the vast distance. This implies that he is in the early phase of his journey and has a long way to go before he can reach the end. The lack of cars within the frame implies a lonely journey that will require a lot of determination in order to complete. The image has been altered in a way that causes the sky to appear a light shade of purple/pink. This can evoke an otherworldly sense for the audience which can show how it feels to travel outside of your comfort zone and embrace a new and strange world.

This image features an empty road which is accompanied by a nature backdrop. The audience appear to be framed within the perspective of a car driving down this lonesome road. The abundance of nature within the backdrop imply connotations to venturing into the unknown. The tree line appears to be endless, suggesting how daunting a journey can be. The road curves around, continuing out of frame which further implies to the audience that this journey has just begun. The use of the winding road also offers connotations to spontaneity and not knowing what to expect when embarking onto a journey.

This image features a pair of shoes which have obviously been used for quite some time as the fabric is fraying, the laces are crumpled and twisted, and the shoes are covered in mud and scuffs. The image is featured within a black and white format in order to bring the audience's attention toward the poor conditions of the shoes. This form of journey photography features more implied messages instead of the ones before. Enough information is given to the audience to allow them to deduce that the person who has previously worn these shoes has been on a journey. While the specifics of where they have gone remain to be a mystery the audience can tell that it was in a random environment such as a forest or a field from the collection of mud and scuffs on the shoe.

This image has been taken within the back of a van, the backdrop is extraordinary as it features a cliff face overlooking the sea with jagged rocks at the bottom of the ocean. The vast backdrop contrasts greatly with the confined area of the van. The contents of the van, such as the sleeping bag imply connotations of spontaneity as it is made clear that the person is sleeping out of a van. The contrast of background and foreground imply a sense of adventure which is not common within everyday life.

Personal Definition:

A form of progression which can be represented physically or metaphorically.