Carbon Journal; Denizen https://journals.worldnomads.com/carbonjournal/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:06:55 GMT World Nomads Adventures Lately, I've taken a less centric approach to my photos. This occurred to me when I was with a model and she said to me, 'Allen, you make me look beautiful' as if I were granting her the adjective of beauty. In that moment I realised that I didn't flatter her nor am I responsible for making anyone beautiful nor any of the scenery I photograph. What I am is a creative lucky to have mountains or a model as the nexus of my photo's beauty. The photographs I'm submitting are from my last adventure. I found, through my explorations that some buildings have become a denizen for the homeless. I found, after talking to them, that they had more to say than sadness and their identity isn't defined by shortcomings. On that day I asked myself, knowing full well this story you are given, how do you want to impart your photos on the world? I am a child of learning and mistakes. I watch my daydreams go down in defeat and be overjoyed when my dreams do overflow into life. I shoot everything wonderful because I get excited when I see any beauty in it's supreme development. I am a photographer, an adventurer and a story teller. I am Allen Carbon, 24, and I would be honoured if you pick me. øp https://journals.worldnomads.com/carbonjournal/photos/52016/New-Zealand/My-Scholarship-entry-Denizens Travel New Zealand carbonjournal https://journals.worldnomads.com/carbonjournal/photos/52016/New-Zealand/My-Scholarship-entry-Denizens#comments https://journals.worldnomads.com/carbonjournal/photos/52016/New-Zealand/My-Scholarship-entry-Denizens Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:48:00 GMT 0