Syrian Refugee Camp By James Nachteway Background: Most refugee camps don't symbolize a sense of hope for people. But the Syrian refugee camp gave the people of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey new hope and a new home. They've all come together to help each other build a new home for themselves, new hope for a better and safer life. They risk themselves to fulfill the needs of others, even if they result in consequences.

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Conclusion: Character: The character in this image is a man pushing a wheelbarrow that is full of white bags, which are supplies for the camp. The man is bringing back contraband that is sold on the black market outside of the refugee camp, emphasizing how much each of these people care for one another. Also, he is walking through the camp, transporting goods, delivering a sense of acknowledgement that someone in the world cares and acknowledges these refugees. The man looks small compared to the fence, emphasizing how much of an impact the fence has on him. The hole in the fence, that is focused on him, illustrates the attention he has on the viewer. The hidden identity of the man represents that he’s just another face, trying to survive the harsh reality that his side of the world has been introduced to. Color: Even though most refugee camps give off mostly very dark colors because of their harshness, this camp depicts different shades of grey, emphasizing how this refugee could mean little hope that this camp holds for its occupants. Nachtweys use of different shades of grey and an absence of colors, illustrates that the people’s lives aren't as glorious as most of the people in the world. These people have been through very difficult situations such as, war and hunger. As the grey starts to lighten in most of the picture, this portrays that their fate is being restored, but slowly. The contrast of color is marking the peoples transition from dark to light. The dark greys represent the dark past that the refugees still remember, but as the grey gets lighter, the refugees are slowly forgetting their past but making new memories that aren't positive. light: Very little light is depicted in the image, exemplifying that these refugees don't have much joy in their lives. The light mainly casts itself on part of the fence, hinting the only positive outcome that is coming from the camp is the protection that this camp provides for them. But the sunlight that casts on the man hints at the refugees being civilians and not prisoners, he’s making it known that these people have needs that should be given to them. Most of the fence is left in darkness, displaying the negative effects that it has on the people. The light coming from sun, represents that even though a persons life is shadowed by obstacles, the sun will always give one a sense of hope. Since the sun is so vast and great, it gives people a clue that the world is just as big as the sun. Angle: Nachtwey picks an angle that gives viewers a clue of how the camp affects the people. The man and part of the camp are mostly seen at the bottom of the picture, displaying how greatly the fence overcomes their temporary home. No matter how hard the people try to make this place seem like home, the fence will always be there, its vastness making itself known. Most of the camp is hidden from view because of the fence, this is ironic because usually buildings are bigger than fences. This implies that as the people try harder to make this place like home for them, the fence will make it harder for them. Also, the angle of where the man shows us a hint of his shadow, illustrates that each step he takes, he is putting his life at risk. Proportion: The fence dominates most of the image, implying the immense effect that it has on the peoples lives. The hole is large and obvious, someone has even cut through the fence, displaying how the viewer is making it clear that this man can't be stopped by the fence. He will find a way to bring the people of the camp a reminder that they aren't just refugees, they are people who are fortunate to have survived the drawbacks of what happened to them and their town, but they are also just as normal as everybody else in the world. The small pillar that is holding the fence upright also tells viewers that a subject of authority has to at least have some sort of support. No matter how big or small. The small man represents the rebellion that every authority figure has, he's seems trivial but he actually plays an important role to help the refugees receive their basic needs, so they can have a mundane and relaxing life Placement: Nachtwey chooses to place the man in a spot that is conspicuous and he places the fence where it is obvious, this represents how much authority the fence has on the man and how little control the man has over his life. The fence surrounds him but not completely, illustrating that he has some control in his life. Part of the fence chain links aren't shown entirely, representing the endless protection and authority that one has in their life. The barbed wires aren't shown completely, depicting that sometimes if authority is ignored or crossed, then a consequence will be the result of that decisions. The houses within the camp aren't seen but their shadows are, meaning that their houses aren't permanent, but the fence is always going to be in the way of them ever thinking that this place is permanent. The shadow on the fence reveals how the authority of the fence feeds off of these refugees, giving the fences a sense of purpose, a reason to be there Setting: The image takes place in a Syrian Refugee camp, showing viewers the harshness that happens in other parts of the world. Nachtwey is revealing the difficult situations that happen in all parts of the world, he wants to bring attention that the world isn't always a glorious place. The image looks like it takes place in modern time, Nachtwey wants to show the viewers that there are still issues in the world that have to be dealt with. He wants to display that the people from different parts of the world are still trying to overcome issues and not all problems are fixed completely. Also, this image takes place sometime in the early afternoon because the shadows are still high up, telling viewers that people are introduced to obstacles in a time that is unwanted. Afternoons are usually a time where people can relax, but this fence is reminding them of the situation that one is in.