¶ … jetties, places meanings associations. As a photographic project aim visually explore jetties context, create images reflect personal involvement jetties. Seen point view clear photographs autoethnographic. While most people think of jetties as having a purely functional purpose, it is especially intriguing to consider them in a context of a person's view on life in general. The fact that a jetty interacts with a body of water that can be considered to be 'alive' also makes it possible for the structure itself to take on a personality -- it constantly comes into contact with water and provides viewers with a really impressive show if analyzed thoroughly. To a certain degree it appears that a jetty is man's tendency to get involved in the natural world while having a limited impact on the environment.

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In a way the structure is present and functional but it does not disturb the natural balance in areas where it is located. It would be safe to say that a jetty symbolizes man's presence in nature while also acknowledging the power of the natural world. It is a relatively fragile structure when considering its likeliness to stand the test of time. However, its presence there is actually meant to emphasize the fleeting nature of time. A jetty can be considered beautiful long after it served its purpose -- many abandoned jetties provide viewers with an intriguing display. To a certain degree an abandoned jetty is even more interesting than one that is still used. It presents the viewer with a series of questions such as Who built it?…