Lisa Maree Williams 'A Visual Analysis Of The Film Auburn Giants'

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The image, taken by photographer Lisa Maree Williams, captures a group of young Muslim women who are members of the AFL team, the Auburn Giants, standing close together and cheering at an oval before playing a match against their competitors. The photograph challenges and reinforces ideas about Australian identity, culture, and race through its visual conventions and techniques, such as the low camera angle shot, proximity, and facial expression. The low camera angle shot used puts the AFL players in a position of power, the angle of the shot makes them seem closer, taller, bigger, and stronger than us, as if we are small children looking up to our parents, emphasising the unity and strength of the Auburn Giants team even though they are women and not "Australian." This technique challenges the common stereotype of an Australian as a white, blonde person with a family born and raised in Australia. Instead, the photograph showcases a diverse group of young women, especially those of the Islamic faith and clearly immigrants, demonstrating that Australian identity is not limited to a particular race or ethnicity. The photograph highlights the inclusivity and diversity of Australian culture, which are often overlooked in mainstream representations. …show more content…

The photo illustrates the Auburn Giants AFL team in proximity huddled in a small circle with their hands either joined together in the middle or parading in cheers towards the sky. This visual representation reinforces the idea of a united Australian community, irrespective of race or background. The photograph serves as a powerful demonstration that all Australians can come together, regardless of their cultural differences. The image depicts the ‘brotherhood’ among the team members, challenging the notion that Australian culture is defined by a shared history and ancestry and instead emphasising the importance of shared values and

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