2) As I attempted capturing the idea of the most limited view, it seemed only right that there be interference in the windows, which are in fact the doors to the building. Therefore, in this image, it is implied that when one has such a closed mind factors such as other people are able to interfere with what can be seen of the world, how very little that is.
4) The 4th floor of the Gould-Simpson Building has an extension which blocks the original sights of the 2nd and 3rd floors. I found this to be symbolic of the fact that when one wants a new view it is often times better to completely disregard the previous view they had and only look up. This floor represents the first step one should take in reaching for the highest perspective. Also, it is important when one makes this step to remember that there are higher perspectives to achieve, which is represented by the top of the palm tree reflected in the table, reminding you that you haven’t reach the full height yet.
5) Almost half-way to the highest perspective, this image represents how and why it is so often easy to stop before the goal is reached. With the ascension of one story in the Gould-Simpson Building so much more is able to be seen, the top of the palm tree and buildings come into view. Also, at this point it is safe once more to reflect on the old views, the more close minded ones, which is represented by the presentation of the sidewalks and roads in the photo. It is important though to remember that one still has so much more to see, represented by the Administrative Building, which has been up to this point unrecognizable, but now, however recognizable it would be, it is blocked by the bars of the windows and one must climb higher to see it all.
6) The 6th floor of the Gould-Simpson Building has by far the most foliage blocking the view, which I interpreted as meaning that once one passes the half way mark the world is going to start noticing the difference, and they’re going to try to disrupt your continual climb to higher perspectives. It is important at this level however to see around their distractions, and notice that the Administrative building can now be fully viewed. Don’t let the foliage sway your vision, you can see more now than you could ever before.
9) Before one reaches the highest perspective it is often necessary to stop and realize how far they’ve come. On the 9th floor the roads, on level with the 2nd floor, are one more in sight. The tops of other buildings are all beneath this view, showing that one has surpassed all other heights. The mountain range, only barely visible on previous levels, has entered view in a full third of the image, but after coming so far one cannot be content with only seeing the furthest reaches of vision in only a third of their perspective, and thus another, and the final floor must be ascended.
10) {The quintessential image for the 10th floor would have had no foliage, however I was unable to remove the plants.} The final, highest perspective, represented by the 10th floor of the Gould-Simpson Building encourages everyone to strive for this level. Mount Lemon, the mountain in the farthest reach of the view is fully included in two of the three window panels, and the other shows the same building that has been visible in all the images, ideally for comparison with the limited views one once had. The University of Arizona and Tucson are fully visible for miles upon miles. In life and reality views like this have the most satisfying and optimistic results, unalterable by outside influences as in the lowest perspective, and continued always without any other obstructions [once again, disregard the foliage on this floor].
