MarsascalaFishingAndSaltpan1800s_5563

Squares cut out in the lime stone surfaces that flank the promenade of

Marsascala, by the Romans.

Bettie, In this photo I see two photos. The bottom side is a beautiful abstract. On the top there is a rather different image. I prefer the bottom side. Regards Marco

Much appreciated comment! If, however, the intention of the image is to express the anachronism of Now and Yesterday: Today' time (fishing couple) and ancient History (salt pans) one has to connect the two. Obviously my image doesn't express the idea convincingly though. Some pointers perhaps?

I didn't see the connection you mentioned. I regarded the photo only on the image as such and not on the meaning.

can one ever regard a photo "only as such" devoid of its intention/meaning? Remember, we're in the 21'st century.... way removed from mid-20th century when 'only as such' , i.e. abstract design was the vogue. Meaning, idea, concept is now paramount in current art (including photography) theory/appreciation...