Three questions that you want to find answers to on your visit: 

• Q1. How did the term ‘islandness’ come about? Is it significant in today’s society? Does it isolate us as a community, or, reunite in as a family? 
• Q2. How influential and successfull do you consider the archive to be? 
• Q3. Do you think the JEP is a successful media for documentary photography? 

The first thoughts about the exhibition that enters your head when you walk in:

The images that I initially liked when looking at the exhibition:

Al Gore Was Here:

The first image that I thought was really interesting was produced by Finn Larsen. This particular photograph was taken in Greenland, Illulissat Icefjord. This image stood out as one of the most captivating photographs in the exhibition, I think it is very beautiful and is most definitely one of my favourites.  I really like the textures of the rock in the foreground it contrasts with the wooden bench creating a rustic look. I also really like the simplicity of the sky, it adds to the feel of the lonely and forgotten feel you get from the photograph. The composition of the photograph is perfect, having the bench in the middle of the image makes it the main focal point. This specific photographer has really captured what I would like to translate in my previous project and potentially my personal study. 

Beachy Head Boat Trip:

This is the second of my favourite images, I especially like the romance and personalities captured in this photograph. I think it is clever how the photographer has managed to capture most the faces in order to see all the different expressions and emotions of the people. I love how the image is in black and white I think it adds to the feel of the photograph. The composition in this photograph is also important and significant because of the focal point being in the centre of the image, with the surrounding subjects adding to the photograph further. Although, the couple are clearly a main focal point, I get drawn to the man standing at the back. I think he is really interesting in this photograph, possibly the way he is standing or his clothes and glasses but he makes the image have more depth. This image was taken by Tony Ray-Jones in 1967. 

Liberation Day Supper:

This third image is taken in Jersey of a Liberation Day Supper at Trinity Parish Hall in 2013. It was taken by Martin Parr which you can instantly tell due to the distinct style of his photography. I think this photograph is brilliant, it captures the main theme of the day without complicating it. This photograph is part of a collection of images Parr took of the celebrations, others include; Liberation Day, Robes of the Jurats of the Royal Court of Jersey and Liberation Day.