Jonathan May’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ is all about tourists and their impromptu photographers. Jonathan May takes an interesting approach with his tourist photographs by including the photographer along with the tacky tourists.
Including the photographer in ‘Wish You Were Here’ is a nice touch. I’ve always wondered who took the photos during my friends and families vacations, and thanks to Jonathan May, I’m still wondering. But at least now I’m a little more clued in to who they might be. Let the speculation begin.
Third Person Touristography
'Wish You Were Here' by Jonathan May Captures Impromptu Photogs
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