I think it's rather difficult trying to justify the concept of "indigenous light," but at least it's an explicit ground from which to discuss the subject. That's the kind of self-examination I was trying to get you to do - as a first step.(posted 8708 days ago)However, as I touched on above, I like the fact that Borges techniques draw attention to themselves. His shots serve to remind us that any observation is neither objective nor free of manipulation. But more than that, when viewed next to traditional photo-ethnography, they serve to highlight techniques that we too often take to be transparent and without bias. His work doesn't supplant traditional styles, but enhances them by raising our awareness.
Most importantly, this kind of self-conscious critical awareness is a hallmark of Postmodern thinking.